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In 1980, R.C., “Iʹm Alright” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, R.C., “Xanadu” by Olivia Newton-John and ELO peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart. It was one of the few hits that started with the letter “X”.

In 1981, Unknown rocker Prince opened for the Rolling Stones at the Los Angeles Coliseum.

In 1982, The Beatlesʹ “20 Greatest Hits” album was released.

In 1983, John Mellencamp…then known as John Cougar Mellencamp…released his “Uh-Huh” album.

In 1983, Lionel Richie released his “Canʹt Slow Down” album.

In 1985, On General Hospital, Robert (Tristan Rogers) and Anna (Finola Hughes) arranged a "game" with Robin (Kimberly McCullough) in which Frisco (Jack Wagner) would kidnap her.

In 1985, On Santa Barbara, Eden Capwell (Marcy Walker) and Kirk Cranston (Joseph Botttoms) were stuck in a wine cellar, and later rescued by Cruz Castillo (A Martinez).

In 1985, “Listen Like Thieves” album by INXS was released

In 1986, R.C., “Donʹt Forget About Me (When Iʹm Gone)” by Glass Tiger peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Fall On Me” by R.E.M. peaked at #94 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “I Feel The Magic” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at #82 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Missionary Man” by Eurythmics peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Point Of No Return” by Nu Shooz peaked at #28 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Throwing It All Away” by Genesis peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “True Blue” by Madonna peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Two Of Hearts” by Stacey Q peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “When I Think Of You” by Janet Jackson peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Church Lady” (played by Dana Carvey, male) made her first appearance on “Saturday Night Live.”

In 1987, The worldʹs largest pizza was baked. The pizza was cut into 94.248 slices.

In 1987, “so misunderstood, now youʹre missing a life that was so good…While other girls are making dates you make license plates, youʹre in Jail” wails the theme song for FOXʹs new sitcom “Women in Prison.” Itʹs one of the best sitcoms ever…to star both Wendie Jo Sperber and Denny Dillon. Lovely but unlucky star Julia Campbell is sentenced to the first of what will be five failed sitcoms. What are the other four? “Knight and Dave” (1989), “Cutters” (1993), “Blue Skies” (1994) and “A Whole New Ballgame” (1995).

In 1988, Gay entertainer Wayland Flowers dies of cancer at the age of forty-two on National Coming Out Day. Flowers preferred to remain in the closet all his professional life. “If I can do a good thing for everybody, make everybody laugh and be happy, why f***ing kill it?”

In 1988, On Days of our Lives, Eve (Charlotte Ross) told a skeptical Shane (Charles Shaughnessy) and Kim (Patsy Pease) that she had been selected to be on the cover of Teen Girl magazine.

In 1981, "My Dinner with Andre" was released by New Yorker Films; Louis Malle (director); Andre Gregory, Wallace Shawn (screenplay); Andre Gregory, Wallace Shawn; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1985, "Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins" was released by Orion Pictures; Guy Hamilton (director); Christopher Wood (screenplay); Fred Ward, Joel Grey, Wilford Brimley, J.A. Preston, George Coe, Charles Cioffi, Kate Mulgrew, Michael Pataki, Reginald VelJohnson, Jon Polito, Gene LeBell, Sebastian Ligarde, Tom McBride, Suzanne Snyder, William Hickey, Patrick Kilpatrick; Action, Adventure; Live Action

In 1985, "Silver Bullet" was released by Paramount Pictures; Dan Attias (director); Stephen King (screenplay); Corey Haim, Gary Busey, Everett McGill, Megan Follows, Terry O'Quinn, Lawrence Tierney, Bill Smitrovich, Kent Broadhurst, David Hart, James Gammon, Tovah Feldshuh, Joe Wright, Robin Groves; Horror; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, “Angeline” by The Allman Brothers peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Count Your Blessings” by Ashford And Simpson peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)” by Glass Tiger peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)” by New Edition peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Fall On Me” by R.E.M. peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Heaven In Your Eyes” by Loverboy peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Hot Rod Hearts” by Robbie Dupree peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “How Do I Survive” by Amy Holland peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “I Feel The Magic” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I've Just Begun To Love You” by Dynasty peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Missionary Man” by Eurythmics peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Point Of No Return” by Nu Shooz peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Runaway” by Luis Cardenas peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Theme From 'Caddyshack' (I'm Alright)” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Throwing It All Away” by Genesis peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Two Of Hearts” by Stacey Q peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “When I Think Of You” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Who'll Be The Fool Tonight” by Larsen-Feiten Band peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Xanadu” by Olivia Newton-John And The Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “(It's) No Mystery” by Harlequin peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Crazy Fool” by One Horse Blue peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Holding Out For You” by Erroll Starr peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Lonely Is The Night” by Air Supply peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Sailing” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Somebody's Out There” by Triumph peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Someday” by Glass Tiger peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Under The Gun” by Poco peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “When I Fall In Love Again” by Zappacosta peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, ✪ “Baggy Trousers” by Madness peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, ✪ “The Sit Song” by The Barron Knights peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “95-Nasty” by W.A.S.P. peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “All I Want” by Howard Jones peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Amigo” by Black Slate peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Ba Ba Bankrobbery” by Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “D.I.S.C.O.” by Ottawan peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Everyday Living” by Woodentops peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Friday On My Mind” by Gents peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Holiday Rap With A Capitol C” by Monty MCs peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “I Don't Wanna Be Friends With You” by Shop Assistants peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “I've Been Losing You” by a-ha peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Killer On The Loose” by Thin Lizzy peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Let's Go” by Vardis peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Man Shortage” by Loveindeer peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Montego Bay” by Amazulu peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “My Old Piano” by Diana Ross peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “New Thing From London Town” by Sharpe And Numan peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Stereotype” by The Special AKA (The Specials) peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Tasty Love” by Freddie Jackson peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Trouble” by Gillan peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “True Blue” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “When I Dream” by The Teardrop Explodes peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Wonderland” by Paul Young peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, “(Sartorial Eloquence) Don't Ya Wanna Play This Game No More? / White Man Danger / Cartier” by Elton John peaked at number 91 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “All Over The World / Midnight Blue” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 78 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Come Around / DC 10” by Mental As Anything peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Cruisin' (Lucy And Ramona And Sunset Sam) / Horserace (Beauty And The Magnum Force)” by Michael Nesmith peaked at number 94 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Do Ya Do Ya (Wanna Please Me)” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Dreams Of Ordinary Men” by Dragon peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Evolution” by Models peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Fame / Never Alone” by Irene Cara peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Feel The Heat” by Jean Beauvoir peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Missionary Man” by Eurythmics peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “My Favourite Waste Of Time” by Owen Paul peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Once or Twice / Can't Keep A Good Love Down” by Dorothy Moore peaked at number 52 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “One Day In September / Look Up In The Sky” by The Two Man Band peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Part Time Love Affair” by Geisha peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Soldiers Of The Queen / At Last” by Edward Woodward peaked at number 71 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “You Bring Out The Best In Me” by Dr. Ron Becks peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, ✪ “The Sound Of Musik” by Falco peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Adorations” by Killing Joke peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Could You Be Loved” by Bob Marley And The Wailers peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Every Beat Of My Heart” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Late In The Evening” by Paul Simon peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Me, Myself, I” by Joan Armatrading peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Now” by Pop Mechanix peaked at number 48 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Real Love” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Sailing” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Stimulation” by Wa Wa Nee peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Sweet Bird Of Truth” by The The peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan” by Marianne Faithfull peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Upside Down” by Diana Ross peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Walk Like A Man” by The Mary Jane Girls peaked at number 48 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Who's Johnny” by El DeBarge peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “You'll Always Find Me In The Kitchen At Parties” by Jona Lewie peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, “'n Vriend” by André Hazes peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent” by Gwen Guthrie peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Blind Date” by Ginger (1980s) peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Heartbeat” by Don Johnson peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Love Always” by DeBarge Featuring El DeBarge peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Love In The Shadows” by E.G. Daily peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Oops Upside Your Head” by The Gap Band peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Spanish Night Is Over” by Engelbert peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Total Loss” by Kayak peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “True Blue” by Madonna peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Typical Male” by Tina Turner peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Woman In Love” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, ✪ “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Every Time” by Münchener Freiheit peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Hanging On A Heart Attack” by Device peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Heartbeat” by Don Johnson peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Love Theme From 'Top Gun' (Take My Breath Away)” by Berlin peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “So Macho!” by Sinitta peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Lady In Red” by Chris de Burgh peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “Lessons In Love” by Level 42 peaked at number 22 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, ✪ “Babooshka” by Kate Bush peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Heartbeat” by Don Johnson peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, ✪ “Wild Wild Life” by Talking Heads peaked at number 20 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Dreamin'” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime” by The Korgis peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Eye Of The Zombie” by John Fogerty peaked at number 25 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Prova con me” by Alan Sorrenti peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Stuck With You” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Weil es dich gibt” by Peter Maffay peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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