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In 1980, Stevie Wonder announces heʹll launch a campaign to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a national holiday.

In 1980, “The Elephant Man” opened in theaters in a limited engagement in the U.S.A.

In 1981, After a yearʹs inactivity, American boxer Mike Weaver outpoints countryman James ‘Quick’ Tillis in 15 rounds in Chicago to retain his WBA heavyweight title.

In 1981, Billy Joelʹs live album, “Songs In The Attic” enters the album charts, as does The Grateful Deadʹs “Dead Set.”

In 1981, Kool and the Gang enter the soul chart with “Take My Heart,” which will peak at number one. It climbs to #17 on the pop chart.

In 1981, On the cover of TV Guide: “Valerie Bertinelli”. Other Articles: Bald Presidents

In 1981, R.C., “At This Moment” by Billy and The Beaters peaked at #79 on the pop singles chart. It would get a new life in 1986 when the sitcom “Family Ties” uses the song and propels the rerelease to hit number one.

In 1981, R.C., “Beach Boys Medley” by Beach Boys peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “Burnin' For You” by Blue Oyster Cult peaked at #40 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “Genreal Hospi-Tale” by The Afternoon Delights peaked at #33 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “Hold On Tight” by ELO peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “The Old Songs” by Moody Blues peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “Whoʹs Crying Now” by Journey peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, The Kinks play New Yorkʹs famed Madison Square Garden for the first time.

In 1981, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical Guests: ROD STEWART (“YOUNG TURKS”, “HOT LEGS” in duet with TINA TURNER)

In 1982, Barbara Cooper (Valerie Bertinelli) got married to Mark Royer (Boyd Gaines) on “One Day At A Time.”

In 1982, Pirate turned time traveler Phineas Bogg (Jon-Erik Hexum) drops into the life of 12-year-old orphan Jeffrey Jones (Meeno Peluce) on NBCʹs “Voyagers.” After the inter-dimensional vagabondʹs chronological guidebook is eaten by the preteenʹs dog, the Phineas and Jeffrey wind up lost in the timestream trying to correct historical events with only the stopwatch-like Omni device to guide them. “We travel through time to help history along. Give it a push when itʹs needed. When the Omniʹs red, it means historyʹs wrong. Our job is to get everything back on track. Green light, kid: We did it!”

In 1982, Scott Weiland ran the Detroit marathon backwards in 4:07.54.

In 1982, “CBS News Nightwatch” debut.

In 1983, Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson release “Say, Say, Say” in the United Kingdom.

In 1983, “An Innocent Man” album by Billy Joel was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 1983, “Go!”, TV Game Show; debut on NBC.

In 1983, “Scarecrow And Mrs. King”, TV Adventure; debut on CBS.

In 1984, “Charles In Charge”, TV Comedy, debut on CBS.

In 1986, Two cinema greats, Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas joined for their first comedic collaboration. Their seventh film together, “Tough Guys”, was released on this day. The film is best described as a modern “Rip Van Winkle” story.

In 1986, “Children Of A Lesser God” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1986, “Robert Klein Time” TV Comedy debut on USA.

In 1986, “Sid and Nancy” opened in movie theaters.

In 1987, Aerosmithʹs comeback LP, “Permanent Vacation” enters the chart. The LP contains the hits “Dude (Looks Like A Lady),” “Rag Doll” and “Angel.”

In 1987, On the cover of TV Guide: “Victoria Princpal”. Other Articles: Houston Knights, Hunter

In 1987, Pink Floydʹs first album without Roger Waters, “A Momentary Lapse Of Reason,” enters the LP chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Dinner With Gershwin” by Donna Summer peaked at #48 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Jump Start” by Natalie Cole peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Paper In Fire” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Pump Up The Volume” by M.A.R.R.S. peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Who Will You Run To” by Heart peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.E.M.'s “Document” LP enters the chart as does Rushʹs “Hold Your Fire” LP.

In 1987, “Once A Hero”, TV Adventure, Once a bomb, last aired on ABC.

In 1988, The John Lennon documentary “Imagine” premiered in Hollywood, California.

In 1988, Turner Network Television cable channel was launched with a broadcast of “Gone with the Wind.”

In 1988, WBMW-FM, Washington, D.C., changes calls to WJFK and begins airing Howard Stern!!!

In 1988, “Rattle And Hum” album by U2 was released

In 1989, David Bowieʹs box set “Sound + Vision” is released.

In 1989, “Freedom” album by Neil Young was released

In 1980, "Coast to Coast" was released by Paramount Pictures; Joseph Sargent (director); Stanley Weiser (screenplay); Dyan Cannon, Robert Blake, Quinn Redeker, Michael Lerner, Maxine Stuart, William Lucking, Rozelle Gayle, George P. Wilbur, Darwin Joston, Dick Durock, Cassandra Peterson, Karen Montgomery, Vicki Frederick, John Roselius; Romance, Comedy; Live action

In 1980, "The First Deadly Sin" was released by Filmways Pictures; Brian G. Hutton (director); Mann Rubin (screenplay); Frank Sinatra, Faye Dunaway, James Whitmore, David Dukes, Brenda Vaccaro, Martin Gabel, Anthony Zerbe, George Coe, Joe Spinell, Jeffrey DeMunn, Bruce Willis; Crime, Thriller; Live action

In 1980, "Gloria" was released by Columbia Pictures; John Cassavetes (director/screenplay); Gena Rowlands, Julie Carmen, Buck Henry, John Adames, Lupe Garnica, John Finnegan, Tom Noonan, J.C. Quinn, Sonny Landham, Lawrence Tierney; Neo-Noir, Crime, Thriller; Live action

In 1980, "The Man with Bogart's Face" was released by 20th Century Fox / Melvin Simon Productions; Robert Day (director); Andrew J. Fenady (screenplay); Robert Sacchi, Franco Nero, Michelle Phillips, Olivia Hussey, Misty Rowe, Victor Buono, Sybil Danning, Herbert Lom, Richard Bakalyan, Gregg Palmer, Jay Robinson, George Raft, Yvonne De Carlo, Mike Mazurki, Henry Wilcoxon, Victor Sen Yung; Comedy; Live action

In 1980, "Oh, God! Book II" was released by Warner Bros.; Gilbert Cates (director); Josh Greenfeld, Hal Goldman, Fred S. Fox, Seaman Jacobs, Melissa Miller (screenplay); George Burns, Suzanne Pleshette, David Birney, Louanne Sirota, John Louie, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Conrad Janis, Hans Conried; Comedy; Live action

In 1980, "One-Trick Pony" was released by Warner Bros.; Robert M. Young (director); Paul Simon (screenplay); Paul Simon, Blair Brown, Rip Torn, Joan Hackett, Allen Garfield, Mare Winningham, Michael Pearlman, Lou Reed, Steve Gadd, Eric Gale, Tony Levin, Richard Tee, Harry Shearer, Daniel Stern, Sam & Dave, The Lovin' Spoonful, Tiny Tim, The B-52's, David Sanborn; Music, Drama; Live action

In 1980, "Somewhere in Time" was released by Universal Pictures / Rastar; Jeannot Szwarc (director); Richard Matheson (screenplay); Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, Christopher Plummer, Teresa Wright, Bill Irwin, George Voskovec, Susan French, John Alvin, Eddra Gale, Tim Kazurinsky, Richard Matheson, William H. Macy, Sean Hayden, Ali Matheson; Romance, Fantasy, Drama; Live action

In 1980, "Terror Train" was released by 20th Century Fox / Astral Bellevue Pathe / Sandy Howard Productions / Triple T Productions; Roger Spottiswoode (director); T.Y. Drake (screenplay); Jamie Lee Curtis, Ben Johnson, Hart Bochner, Timothy Webber, Anthony Sherwood, Joy Boushel, D.D. Winters, Howard Busgang, David Copperfield, Sandee Currie, Derek MacKinnon, Elizabeth Cholette, Don Lamoreux, Steve Michaels, Charles Biddle Sr., Thom Haverstock, Greg Swanson; Slasher; Live action

In 1982, "Split Image" was released by Orion Pictures / PolyGram Pictures; Ted Kotcheff (director); Robert Mark Kamen, Robert Kaufman (screenplay); Michael O'Keefe, Karen Allen, Peter Fonda, James Woods, Elizabeth Ashley, Brian Dennehy, Ronnie Scribner, Pamela Ludwig, John Dukakis, Lee Montgomery, Michael Sacks, Deborah Rush, Peter Horton, Ken Farmer, Cliff Stephens, Brian Henson, David Wallace, Herbert Kirkpatrick, Irma P. Hall, Bill Engvall, Kenneth Barry, Robert A. Cowan, Chris McCarty, Lee Ritchey, Lynette Walden, Robert Hibbard, Scott Campbell, Melanie Strange, Dave Tanner, Tom Rayhall, Jeanne Evans, Peter Hans Sprague, John Carroll, Haley McLane, Kelly Wimberly; Drama; Live Action

In 1986, "Children of a Lesser God" was released by Paramount Pictures; Randa Haines (director); Mark Medoff, Hesper Anderson (screenplay); Marlee Matlin, William Hurt, Piper Laurie, Philip Bosco, Linda Bove, Allison Gompf, Bob Hiltermann; Romance, Drama; Live Action

In 1986, "Round Midnight" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Little Bear / PECF; Bertrand Tavernier (director/screenplay); David Rayfiel, Colo Tavernier (screenplay); Dexter Gordon, François Cluzet, Sandra Reaves-Phillips, Lonette McKee, Christine Pascal, Herbie Hancock, John Berry, Martin Scorsese, Bobby Hutcherson, Liliane Rovère, Pierre Trabaud, Benoît Régent, Arthur French, Philippe Noiret, Alain Sarde, Eddy Mitchell, Billy Higgins, John McLaughlin, Pierre Michelot, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter, Palle Mikkelborg, Mads Vinding, Cheikh Fall, Tony Williams, Freddie Hubbard, Cedar Walton, Gabrielle Haker, Frédérique Meininger, Hart Leroy Bibbs, Ged Marlon, Victoria Gabrielle Platt, Éric Le Lann, Michel Pérez; Musical, Drama; Live Action

In 1986, "Tough Guys" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Silver Screen Partners / The Bryna Company; Jeff Kanew (director); James Orr, James Cruikshank (screenplay); Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Charles Durning, Alexis Smith, Dana Carvey, Darlanne Fluegel, Eli Wallach, Billy Barty, Darlene Conley, Nathan Davis, Grant Aleksander, Monty Ash, Simmy Bow, Graham Jarvis, Ernie Sabella, Hilary Shepard, Jake Steinfeld, John Mariano, Jimmy Lennon, Michele Marsh, Todd Hallowell, Ellen Albertini Dow, Red Hot Chili Peppers; Action, Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “Aiming At Your Heart” by The Temptations peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Burnin' For You” by Blue Öyster Cult peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Dinner With Gershwin” by Donna Summer peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Don't Look Down - The Sequel” by Go West peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Hold On Tight” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I'm So Glad I'm Standing Here Today” by Crusaders featuring Joe Cocker peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Jump Start” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Let's Put The Fun Back In Rock and Roll” by Freddy Cannon and The Belmonts peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “No Time To Lose” by The Tarney-Spencer Band peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “One Heartbeat” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Paper In Fire” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Beach Boys Medley” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Voice” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Victim Of Love” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Who Will You Run To” by Heart peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Who's Crying Now” by Journey peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “You Win Again” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪✪ “General Hospi-Tale” by The Afternoon Delights peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Back Where You Started” by Tina Turner peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Hold On Tight” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Just Can't Stop Loving You” by Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “In The Dark” by Billy Squier peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Only Love Sets You Free” by Patrick Norman peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Ordinary People” by The Box peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Running In The Family” by Level 42 peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Stop Draggin' My Heart Around” by Stevie Nicks featuring Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Voice” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Thirsty Ears” by Powder Blues peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Back Where You Started” by Tina Turner peaked at number 85 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Just Can't Stop Loving You” by Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Only Love Sets You Free” by Patrick Norman peaked at number 46 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Ordinary People” by The Box peaked at number 16 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Running In The Family” by Level 42 peaked at number 35 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Bad” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Be There” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Boys With The Best Intentions” by Animal Nightlife peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Can't Give Me Love” by Pepsi and Shirlie peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Complicated” by Paul Barry peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Don't Leave Me Now” by Vow Wow peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Here To Go” by Cabaret Voltaire peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Hot Mix II” by Bootleggers peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I'm Gonna Love Her For Both Of Us” by Meat Loaf peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I'm Standing Here Tonight” by Crusaders featuring Joe Cocker peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “In and Out Of Love” by Imagination peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Invisible Sun” by The Police peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Jack Le Freak” by Chic peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Jam Tonight” by Freddie Jackson peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Keeping A Tendezvous” by Budgie peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Love Will Find A Way” by Yes peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Maiden Japan” by Iron Maiden peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Passionate Friend” by The Teardrop Explodes peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Pour Some Sugar On Me” by Def Leppard peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Pretend” by Alvin Stardust peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Seasons Of Gold (Four Seasons Medley)” by Gidea Park peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “So This Is Romance” by Linx peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Something In Your Eyes” by Richard Carpenter and Dusty Springfield peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Strength To Strength” by Hue and Cry peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Traveler” by Spear Of Destiny peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Word” by Various Artists peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Waiting For A Miracle” by Mama's Boys peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “We're In This Love Together” by Al Jarreau peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “White Coats” by New Model Army peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Who Will You Run To” by Heart peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, ✪✪ “Beaver Patrol” by Pop Will Eat Itself peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, ✪✪ “Cars ('E' Reg Model)” by Gary Numan peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, ✪✪ “Pump Up The Volume/Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)” by M/A/R/R/S peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪✪ “The Original Bird Dance (aka The Chicken Dance)” by De Electronica's peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “Apocalypso” by The Fabulaires peaked at number 52 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Can't We Try” by Dan Hill With Vonda Sheppard peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Cut Lunch (EP)” by Models peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Happy Birthday / Happy Birthday (Sing Along)” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Just So Lonely / Turn On Your Lights” by Get Wet peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “La Bamba” by Los Lobos peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Louise (We Get It Right) / It Never Will Go Wrong” by Jona Lewie peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Love Somebody” by Noiseworks peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Some Days Are Diamonds (Some Days Are Stone) / Country Love” by John Denver peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Swords Of A Thousand Men / Love and Food” by Tenpole Tudor peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Take It On The Run / Someone Tonight” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪✪ “Can Can / Armchair Disco” by Bad Manners peaked at number 76 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “Ambivalence” by The Pin Group peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Fake” by Alexander O'Neal peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Fire and Ice” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Ghost Town” by The Special AKA (The Specials) peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Goodbye Stranger” by Pepsi and Shirlie peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Hearts” by Marty Balin peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Hold On Tight” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Just Can't Wait” by Mandy Smith peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Lady (You Bring Me Up)” by The Commodores peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Let Her Dance” by Phil Seymour peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Soul Standing By” by Billy Idol peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Sweetest Smile” by Black peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Loco-Motion” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Wishing Well” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, ✪✪ “Dragnet” by The Art Of Noise peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪✪ “More Stars On 45 (ABBA Medley) (U.S.A. Version)” by Stars On 45 peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “Angelina / Oh mama” by Willem Duyn peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Bad” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Building A Bridge To Your Heart” by Wax peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “City Lights” by William Pitt peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “De glimlach van een kind” by André Hazes peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Endless Love” by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Heel even” by Shirley peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Japanese Boy” by Aneka peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Lieve Bella Beer” by Ron Brandsteder peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Love's Made A Fool Of You” by Matchbox peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Moeder mag ik trouwen gaan” by The Belcanto's peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Oeh wat 'n volk” by Normaal peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “She's On It” by Beastie Boys peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Walk Right Now” by The Jacksons peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Where The Streets Have No Name” by U2 peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Why Tell Me, Why” by Anita Meyer peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, ✪✪ “Girlfriend In A Coma” by The Smiths peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, ✪✪ “Kissing With Confidence” by Will Powers peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪✪ “Stars On 45 Vol. 3” by Stars On 45 peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “Endless Love” by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)” by Ottawan peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Hold On Tight” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Jag vill ha en volvo” by Eddie Meduza and The Roaring Cadillacs peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Prince Charming” by Adam and The Ants peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Stilla nätter” by Lustans Lakejer peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Vackra damer” by City [SE] peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “C'est la ouate” by Caroline Loeb peaked at number 30 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Call Me” by Spagna peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “City Lights” by William Pitt peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Cry (For Our World)” by Frank Duval and Orchestra peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Du entschuldige - i kenn' di” by Peter Cornelius peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Funky Town” by Pseudo Echo peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Going Back To My Roots” by Odyssey peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Just Around The Corner” by Cock Robin peaked at number 28 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Luka” by Suzanne Vega peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “My Pretty One” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Voyage Voyage” by Desireless peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Wishing Well” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪✪ “Twist Medley” by Rolling 60's peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Blue Hotel” by Chris Isaak peaked at number 28 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Want Your Sex” by George Michael peaked at number 11 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Quand tu m'aimes” by Herbert Léonard peaked at number 3 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “Abacab” by Genesis peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Voyage Voyage” by Desireless peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Animal” by Def Leppard peaked at number 17 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Dance Dance Dance” by Spagna peaked at number 22 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Funky Town” by Pseudo Echo peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Heart Over Mind” by Jennifer Rush peaked at number 29 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Surrender (To The Spirit Of The Night)” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango)” by Grace Jones peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Start Me Up” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Toy Boy” by Sinitta peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Voyage Voyage” by Desireless peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “What Have I Done To Deserve This?” by Pet Shop Boys featuring Dusty Springfield peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Whenever You're Ready” by Five Star peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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