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The 80's Datebook for October 13

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In 1980, Johnny Cash, Connie B. Gay and the Sons of the Pioneers were elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame. The presentation was made by Kenny Rogers.

In 1980, The Beatles Ballads — 20 Original Tracks LP was released in the U.K.

In 1980, “Back In Black” album by AC/DC was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 1983, Culture Clubʹs second album…“Colour by Numbers”…was released.

In 1983, The first cellular telephones were introduced.

In 1984, COVER OF TV GUIDE BILL COSBY and KESHIA KNIGHT PULLIAM (of “THE COSBY SHOW”)

In 1984, R.C., “Go Insane” by Lindsey Buckingham peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, R.C., “I Just Called To Say I Love You” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, The Reverend Jesse Jackson collected a $5,000 standard scale payment for guest-hosting NBCʹs “Saturday Night Live”; he also appeared in several skits on the show.

In 1984, The space shuttle Challenger and its seven astronauts landed at Cape Canaveral, Florida, ending a journey that featured the first space walk by an American woman, Kathy Sullivan.

In 1984, U2 scored their second United Kingdom number one album with “The Unforgettable Fire.” The album was produced by Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois and featured the single “Pride (In The Name Of Love”).

In 1986, Marshall Sylver, the “Worldʹs Fastest Hypnotist,” was “hyp-mo-tizing” Lettermanʹs audience and staff members *long* before the April 1996 mishap with stage manager Biff Henderson. On this night in 1986, Marshall Sylver returns to “Late Night with David Letterman,” having failed to hyp-mo-tize anyone two weeks earlier.

In 1988, On General Hospital, Duke Lavery (Ian Buchanan) vowed to stay by Anna Devane's (Finola Hughes) side until Olivia Jerome (Tonja Walker) was locked up.

In 1989, Billy Joel releases his album, Storm Front

In 1989, on General Hospital, Bobbie (Jaclyn Zeman) and Tony (Brad Maule) tied the knot.

In 1989, Robert Loggia portrays a lone wolf, ultrapatriotic G-man who follows the letter of the law in “Mancuso, FBI.” This Washington-based NBC series is interesting but not particularly successful. Must be a high-level government conspiracy.

In 1989, “Crimes and Misdemeanors” opens in movie theaters.

In 1989, "Breaking In" was released by The Samuel Goldwyn Company / Act III Communications; Bill Forsyth (director); John Sayles (screenplay); Burt Reynolds, Casey Siemaszko, Lorraine Toussaint, Sheila Kelley, Albert Salmi, Harry Carey, Maury Chaykin, Stephen Tobolowsky; Crime, Comedy; Live Action

In 1989, "Crimes and Misdemeanors" was released by Orion Pictures; Woody Allen (director/screenplay); Martin Landau, Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Anjelica Huston, Alan Alda, Jerry Orbach, Joanna Gleason, Claire Bloom, Sam Waterston, Caroline Aaron, Martin S. Bergmann, Frances Conroy, Daryl Hannah, Nora Ephron, Jenny Nichols, Zina Jasper; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1989, "The Fabulous Baker Boys" was released by 20th Century Fox / Gladden Entertainment / Mirage Enterprises; Steve Kloves (director/screenplay); Jeff Bridges, Michelle Pfeiffer, Beau Bridges, Ellie Raab, Xander Berkeley, Jennifer Tilly, Dakin Matthews, Ken Lerner, Albert Hall, Terri Treas, Gregory Itzin, Bradford English, David Coburn; Romantic comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1989, "Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers" was released by Galaxy International / 20th Century Fox / Compass International Pictures; Dominique Othenin-Girard (director/screenplay); Michael Jacobs, Shem Bitterman (screenplay); Donald Pleasence, Danielle Harris, Ellie Cornell, Beau Starr, Wendy Kaplan, Tamara Glynn, Matthew Walker, Troy Evans, Don Shanks, Jeffrey Landman, Jonathan Chapin, Betty Carvalho, Max Robinson, Frank Como, David Ursin; Slasher; Live Action

In 1989, "I, Madman" was released by Trans World Entertainment; Tibor Takács (director); David Chaskin (screenplay); Jenny Wright, Clayton Rohner, Randall William Cook, Stephanie Hodge, Bob Frank, Bruce Wagner, Michelle Jordan, Vance Valencia, Mary Baldwin, Rafael Nazario; Horror; Live Action

In 1989, "Look Who's Talking" was released by TriStar Pictures; Amy Heckerling (director/screenplay); John Travolta, Kirstie Alley, Olympia Dukakis, George Segal, Abe Vigoda, Bruce Willis, Twink Caplan, Joy Boushel, Joan Rivers, Don S. Davis, William B. Davis, Jerry Wasserman, Neal Israel; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “Go Insane” by Lindsey Buckingham peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “I Just Called To Say I Love You” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Midnite Maniac” by Krokus peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “On The Wings Of A Nightingale” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “There Goes My Baby” by Donna Summer peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “Are We Ourselves” by The Fixx peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Cruel Summer” by Bananarama peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1984, “High Energy” by Evelyn Thomas peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1984, “The Warrior” by Scandal Featuring Patty Smyth peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1984, “We're Not Gonna Take It” by Twisted Sister peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, ✪ “Theme From 'The A Team'” by Mike Post peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “54-46 Was My Number” by Aswad peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “All You Pretty Girls” by XTC peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Candlelight Afternoon” by Phyllis St. James peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Feel It” by Feelabeelia peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Live Without Your Love” by Windjammer peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Stuttering” by Helen Terry peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “The Lucky One (Like A Wild Bird Of Pray)” by Laura Branigan peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “The War Song” by Culture Club peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Warsaw In The Sun” by Tangerine Dream peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “Passengers” by Elton John peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “Absolute” by Scritti Politti peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “All Of You” by Julio Iglesias And Diana Ross peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Careless Whisper” by George Michael peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Cry Just A Little Bit” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Dum Dum Girl” by Talk Talk peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Dynamite!” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “I Just Called To Say I Love You” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, ✪ “Madam Butterfly (Un Bel Di Vedremo)” by Malcolm McLaren peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “A Letter To You” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Blue Jean” by David Bowie peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Heaven's On Fire” by KISS peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Schlagerparade / Vrijheid” by Dennie Christian peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Sex Shooter” by Apollonia 6 peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Shine Shine” by Barry Gibb peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Smooth Operator” by Sade peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “The Never Ending Story” by Limahl peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “What Is Life?” by Black Uhuru peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Why?” by Bronski Beat peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “Pride (In The Name Of Love)” by U2 peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Touch By Touch” by Diana Ross And Julio Iglesias peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, ✪ “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1984, ✪ “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1984, “I Just Called To Say I Love You” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Kalimba de luna” by Boney M. peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1984, “What's Love Got To Do With It” by Tina Turner peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, ✪ “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Love Kills” by Freddie Mercury peaked at number 27 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1984, “People From Ibiza” by Sandy Marton peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1984, “The Never Ending Story” by Limahl peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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