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The 80's Datebook for October 8

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In 1980, John and Yoko sign a contract with Geffen Records for the distribution of “Double Fantasy.”

In 1980, Reggae king Bob Marley collapsed on stage during a concert in Pittsburgh, and never performed again. He had brain and lung cancer and died the following May 1.

In 1980, Ten x 08 = 80

In 1982, Cats opened on Broadway, delighting fans from around the world for nearly 18 years before closing on September 10, 2000.

In 1983, R.C., “Donʹt Forget To Dance” by Kinks peaked at #29 on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “It Must Be Love” by Madness peaked at #33 on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “King Of Pain” by The Police peaked at number three on the pop singles chart; “Weird Al” parodied it into “King Of Suede”.

In 1983, R.C., “Promises, Promises” by Naked Eyes peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “Rockit” by Herbie Hancock peaked at #71 on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “True” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, Ryan's Hope began airing at Noon ET on ABC, swapping time slots with Loving, which moved to 12:30 p.m. ET. It was an unpopular move with fans (and some actors) who felt ABC was favoring Loving, the newest creation from Agnes Nixon. The ratings for Ryan's Hope would suffer, and ABC canceled the soap four years later. The final episode of the show aired on January 13, 1989.

In 1984, “Trivia Trap”, TV Game Show; debut on ABC.

In 1985, On Days of our Lives, Abe Carver (James Reyolds) found out McBride was the bad cop.

In 1985, On Santa Barbara, Dylan Hartley (Page Moseley) swam to shore and met Julia Wainwright (Nancy Lee Grahn). Later, Julia found Dylan sleeping in her car.

In 1987, Chuck Berry was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His biographical movie “Hail, Hail, Rock and Roll” opened the same day.

In 1987, on General Hospital, Sean declared his love for Tiffany. No! Not the teen pop singing Tiffany!

In 1988, Pink Floydʹs “Dark Side Of The Moon”, after a staggering total of 741 weeks on the Billboard top 200 album chart, finally tumbled off the list, setting a record thatʹs almost untouchable.

In 1988, R.C., “Desire” by U2 peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Donʹt Be Cruel” by Cheap Trick peaked at number four on the pop singles chart. It was a cover of an Elvis Presley song.

In 1988, R.C., “Fallen Angel” by Poison peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Love Bites” by Def Leppard peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Talkin' Bout A Revolution” by Tracy Chapman peaked at #75 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Tell That Girl To Shut Up” by Transvision Vamp peaked at #87 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, The comedy “Empty Nest” premiered on NBC. The show was a spinoff of “The Golden Girls” and starred Richard Mulligan.

In 1988, “Freddyʹs Nightmares” began airing in syndication

In 1988, “The Munsters Today”, TV Comedy, debut in syndication.

In 1984, "The Burning Bed" was released by NBC Productions / Tisch/Avnet Productions Inc.; Robert Greenwald (director); Rose Leiman Goldemberg (screenplay); Farrah Fawcett, Paul Le Mat, Richard Masur, Grace Zabriskie, Penelope Milford, Christa Denton, James T. Callahan, Gary Grubbs, David Friedman, David Andrews, James Hampton, Virgil Frye, Dixie K. Wade, Heather Rich, Justin Gocke, Elizabeth Lyn Fraser, Jeremy Ross; Crime, Drama; Live Action

In 1986, "The Color of Money" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Silver Screen Partners; Martin Scorsese (director); Richard Price (screenplay); Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Helen Shaver, John Turturro, Bill Cobbs, Forest Whitaker, Keith McCready, Elizabeth Bracco, Ron Dean, Iggy Pop, Charles Scorsese, Bruce A. Young; Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, “A Little Good News” by Anne Murray peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark” by The Robert Cray Band peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Don't Be Cruel” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Don't Forget To Dance” by The Kinks peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Fallen Angel” by Poison peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Four Little Diamonds” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “How Am I Supposed To Live Without You” by Laura Branigan peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Indestructable” by The Four Tops peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “It Must Be Love” by Madness peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Just Be Good To Me” by The S.O.S. Band peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “King Of Pain” by The Police peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Love Bites” by Def Leppard peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All” by Air Supply peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Please Don't Go Girl” by New Kids On The Block peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Promises, Promises” by Naked Eyes peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Rockit” by Herbie Hancock peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Superstitious” by Europe peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Talkin' Bout A Revolution” by Tracy Chapman peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Tell That Girl To Shut Up” by Transvision Vamp peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “True” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Unconditional Love” by Donna Summer Featuring Musical Youth peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “What Am I Gonna Do (I'm So In Love With You)” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “You Know What To Do” by Carly Simon peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Another Part Of Me” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Don't Be Cruel” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Far From Over” by Frank Stallone peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Forever Young” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Levity” by Ian Thomas peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Love Bites” by Def Leppard peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Love In The Shadows” by Dan Hill peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Round And Round” by Frozen Ghost peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Tell Her About It” by Billy Joel peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Don't Be Cruel” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Forever Young” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 5 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Hands On The Radio” by Henry Lee Summer peaked at number 71 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “One Good Woman” by Peter Cetera peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Powerful Stuff” by Fabulous Thunderbirds peaked at number 80 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Smile Me Down” by Andrew Cash peaked at number 28 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “This Is Not A Love Song” by PiL (Public Image Limited) peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Boys” by The Mary Jane Girls peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Break Dancin'” by West Street Mob peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Cool Running” by Tik And Tok peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Cuba '88” by The Gibson Brothers peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Desire” by U2 peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Don't Cry” by Boy George peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Don't Say No” by Tom Tom Club peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Fake '88” by Alexander O'Neal peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Fallen Angel” by Robbie Robertson peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Fell Off A Mountain” by Big Bam Boo peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Get Out Of London” by Intaferon peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Give Me Your Love” by Active Force peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Giving You The Best That I Got” by Anita Baker peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “I Can Hear Your Heartbeat” by Chris Rea peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Don't Want Your Love” by Duran Duran peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Killing Jar” by Siouxsie And The Banshees peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Listen To The Voices” by Labi Siffre peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Maybe This Day” by Kissing The Pink (K.T.P.) peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Modern Love” by David Bowie peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “On The Beach '88” by Chris Rea peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “One Bad Apple” by The Osmonds peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “One Thing Leads To Another” by The Fixx peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “One Way Out” by Reid peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Out Of This World” by Shakatak peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Playing With Fire EP” by M-D-Emm peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Ride The Rhythm” by This Ain't Chicago peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Rockin' Radio” by Tom Browne peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “So In Love With You” by Spear Of Destiny peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Somebody To Save” by By All Means peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Tahiti” by David Essex peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Tears On The Telephone” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “The Big One” by Black peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “The Cabaret” by Time U.K. peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “The Olympick Track” by Simon May Orchestra peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Too Little Of You To Love” by Mama's Boys peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Turn It Into Love” by Hazell Dean peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “Bop Girl” by Pat Wilson peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, ✪ “Oh Yeah” by Yello peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪ “Puttin' On The Ritz” by Taco peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “All Fired Up” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “As The Days Go By” by Daryl Braithwaite peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Breakfast In Bed” by UB40 With Chrissie Hynde peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark” by The Robert Cray Band peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Make Me Lose Control” by Eric Carmen peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Perfect World” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Serpentine” by Kings Of The Sun peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Superstitious” by Europe peaked at number 45 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “The Rumour” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “The Walk” by The Cure peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Words / When The Sun Goes Down” by F.R. David peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Wrapped Around Your Finger” by The Police peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “Double Dutch” by Malcolm McLaren peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪ “Puttin' On The Ritz” by Taco peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪ “Shiny Shiny” by Haysi Fantayzee peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Another Part Of Me” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Do It Again Medley With Billie Jean” by Clubhouse peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Hands To Heaven” by Breathe peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Want Your Love” by Transvision Vamp peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Kabal” by Grant Ford peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Listen” by Herbs peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Nobody Else” by Tex Pistol And Rikki Morris peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Nobody's Diary” by Yazoo peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Serpentine” by Kings Of The Sun peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Sweet Child O' Mine” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Tribute (Right On)” by The Pasadenas peaked at number 45 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “What You See Is What You Get” by Glen Goldsmith peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “You Have Placed A Chill In My Heart” by Eurythmics peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “Red, Red Wine” by UB40 peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “A Groovy Kind Of Love” by Phil Collins peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Age Of Reason” by John Farnham peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Around And Around” by Frizzle Sizzle peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Big Log” by Robert Plant peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Burn It Up (Mr. D.J.)” by Risqué peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Cause You're Not Here” by René Shuman peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Club Tropicana” by Wham! peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Desiree” by Ben Cramer peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Heaven In My Hands” by Level 42 peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “I Can Hear Your Heartbeat” by Chris Rea peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Kom weer terug bij mij” by Mieke peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Le légionnaire” by BZN peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Modern Love” by David Bowie peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Nuit de folie” by Début de Soirée peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Ol' Rag Blues” by Status Quo peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Raw” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Rockit” by Herbie Hancock peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “What Am I Gonna Do (I'm So In Love With You)” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, “All Time High” by Rita Coolidge peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Bad Medicine” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Desire” by U2 peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Hand In Hand” by Koreana peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1983, “I'm So Excited” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1983, “I.Q.” by Magnus Uggla peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Stop!” by Sam Brown peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1988, “You Came” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Calling You” by Jevetta Steele peaked at number 8 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Les uns contre les autres” by Maurane peaked at number 43 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Partir quand même” by Françoise Hardy peaked at number 33 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Perfect” by Fairground Attraction peaked at number 50 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Puerto Rico” by Vaya con Dios peaked at number 46 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Theme From 'S'Express'” by S'Express peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “Red, Red Wine” by UB40 peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Change The Attitude” by Return peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Comment ça va” by Kikki Danielsson peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Domino Dancing” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love” by Peabo Bryson And Roberta Flack peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Vamos a la playa” by Righeira peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “A Victim Of Pleasure” by Mandy Smith peaked at number 28 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1983, “All Time High” by Rita Coolidge peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Macho Macho” by Rainhard Fendrich peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “One Good Reason” by The Foolhouse peaked at number 25 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Queen Of Fire” by Irrwisch peaked at number 26 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Stop!” by Sam Brown peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Touchy!” by a-ha peaked at number 18 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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