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The 80's Datebook for October 17

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In 1980, “Bizarre”, TV Variety, starring John Byner and Bob (Super Dave) Einstein, debut on Showtime on this date according to imdb.com

In 1981, R.C., “For Your Eyes Only” by Sheena Easton peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “Heavy Metal (Takinʹ A Ride)” by Don Felder peaked at #43 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “Itʹs My Party” by Dave Stewart and Barbara Gaskin peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “More Stars” by More Stars On 45 peaked at #55 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “Step By Step” by Eddie Rabbitt peaked at number five on the pop singles chart. Itʹs not the version the New Kids on the Block did nor is it the theme song of a Patrick Duffy and Suzanne Somers sitcom.

In 1983, “The Principle Of Moments” album by Robert Plant was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1985, Intel introduced the 32-bit 80386 microcomputer chip, the first Intel/*86 chip to handle 32-bit data sets.

In 1986, Detroit, Michigan dedicated a memorial to Joe Louis, one of boxingʹs all-time greats; It was an enormous black fist cast in bronze as a tribute to the fighter who had grown up in Detroit. The memorial was paid for by a grant from Sports Illustrated.

In 1986, Martin Scorseseʹs sequel to “The Hustler” titled “The Color Of Money” starring Paul Newman and Tom Cruise opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1986, “Control” single by Janet Jackson was released

In 1986, “Whiplash Smile” album by Billy Idol was released

In 1987, On the cover of TV Guide: “Dolly Parton of Dolly”. Other Articles: Eight is Enough Reunion, Dallas.

In 1987, R.C., “Holiday” by The Other Ones peaked at #29 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “Lost In Emotion” by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “U Got The Look” by Prince peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “You Win Again” by the Bee Gees peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Ray Bradbury Theater”, TV Anthology, first on HBO 1985-87, debut on USA.

In 1988, On Days of our Lives, Tom (Macdonald Carey) and Alice Horton (Frances Reid) were married again.

In 1989, Millions were watching the third game of the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics, when much to their horror, the seats at Candlestick Park began to rock, light towers swayed, and 58,000 fans became eerily quiet. An earthquake, measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale had hit the San Francisco Bay area this afternoon at 5:04 p.m. Homes crumbled, gas lines ruptured, “earthquake-safe” structures fell and the upper section of a two-tiered freeway collapsed onto the lower level at the height of rush hour — trapping commuters in flattened cars. The tremor and its aftershocks reached north to Sacramento and south to Los Angeles, causing an estimated 270 deaths, 3,000 injuries, and damages up to $3 billion. TV audiences stayed glued to their sets as fires burned, rescue workers went about their jobs and real stories unfolded. At the World Series game (postponed because of earth shaking), the fans cheered when the tremor stopped. They were the victors of natureʹs game.

In 1980, "Foolin' Around" was released by Columbia Pictures / GCC Productions; Richard T. Heffron (director); Michael Kane, David Swift (screenplay); Gary Busey, Annette O'Toole, Eddie Albert, Tony Randall, Cloris Leachman, Michael Talbott, John Calvin, William H. Macy; Comedy, Romance, Sports; Live action

In 1980, "Loving Couples" was released by 20th Century Fox / Time-Life Films; Jack Smight (director); Martin Donovan (screenplay); Shirley MacLaine, James Coburn, Susan Sarandon, Stephen Collins, Sally Kellerman, Nan Martin, Anne Bloom, Helena Carroll, Marilyn Chris, Pat Corley, Michael Currie, John de Lancie, Peter Hobbs, Sam Weisman; Romance, Comedy; Live action

In 1980, "Schizoid" was released by Cannon Group / Golan-Globus Productions; David Paulsen (director/screenplay); Klaus Kinski, Marianna Hill, Craig Wasson, Donna Wilkes, Christopher Lloyd, Richard Herd, Joe Regalbuto, Flo Gerrish, Kiva Lawrence; Slasher; Live action

In 1980, "Times Square" was released by Associated Film Distribution / EMI Films / Robert Stigwood Organisation; Allan Moyle (director); Jacob Brackman (screenplay); Tim Curry, Trini Alvarado, Robin Johnson, Peter Coffield, Herbert Berghof, David Margulies, Anna Maria Horsford, Michael Margotta, J.C. Quinn, Tim Choate, Elizabeth Peña, Steve James, Jay Acovone; Drama; Live action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “More Stars On 45 (ABBA Medley)” by Stars On 45 peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “(Want You) Back In My Life Again” by The Carpenters peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “For Your Eyes Only” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Heavy Metal” by Don Felder peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Holiday” by The Other Ones peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Lost In Emotion” by Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Notorious” by Loverboy peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Stay Awake” by Ronnie Laws peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Step By Step” by Eddie Rabbitt peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Still” by John Schneider peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “U Got The Look” by Prince Featuring Sheena Easton peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, ✪ “Wipe Out” by Fat Boys And The Beach Boys peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “(There's) No Gettin' Over Me” by Ronnie Milsap peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “20th Century Boy” by Chalk Circle peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Burnin' For You” by Blue Öyster Cult peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Carrie” by Europe peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Dance Desire” by Haywire peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “For Your Eyes Only” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Heard A Rumour” by Bananarama peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Jump Start” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Something Real (Inside Me/Inside You)” by Mr. Mister peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Start Me Up” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Step By Step” by Eddie Rabbitt peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Who's Crying Now” by Journey peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “You Saved My Soul” by Burton Cummings peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, ✪ “Wipe Out” by Fat Boys And The Beach Boys peaked at number 12 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “20th Century Boy” by Chalk Circle peaked at number 44 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Carrie” by Europe peaked at number 9 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Dance Desire” by Haywire peaked at number 10 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Heard A Rumour” by Bananarama peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Jump Start” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 53 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Something Real (Inside Me/Inside You)” by Mr. Mister peaked at number 38 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, ✪ “Girls/She's Crafty” by Beastie Boys peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪ “It's My Party” by Dave Stewart And Barbara Gaskin peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “And I Wish” by The Dooleys peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Cowboys And Indians” by Cross peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Don't Do That” by Young And Moody Band peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Genius Move” by That Petrol Emotion peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Genius Of Love” by Tom Tom Club peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I Can't Turn Away” by Savannah peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Found Lovin'” by Steve Walsh peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Found Lovin'” by The Fatback Band peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Need Love” by LL Cool J peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Promise You” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Just Another Broken Heart” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Just Can't Get Enough” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Love On The Side” by Broken English peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “My Bag” by Lloyd Cole And The Commotions peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Open Your Heart” by The Human League peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Procession / Everything's Gone Green” by New Order peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Ricochet” by The Brooklyn, Bronx And Queens Band (B.B. And Q. Band) peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Status Rock” by Headbangers peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Strong As Steel” by Five Star peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Real Thing” by Jellybean Featuring Steven Dante peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Trust Me To Open My Mouth” by U.K. Squeeze peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Tunnel Of Love” by Dire Straits peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Under Your Thumb” by Godley And Creme peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Valerie [1987]” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Victim Of Love” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Walkin' In The Sunshine” by Bad Manners peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “You Win Again” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Classics On 45 / Classic Disco” by The Neon Philharmonic Orchestra peaked at number 89 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, ✪ “Double Shot (Of My Baby's Love)” by The Cockroaches peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪ “The Colonel Put The Lickin' In The Chicken But Who Put The 'Roo In The Stew / Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport” by The Webb Brothers peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Let's Dance” by Chris Rea peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Let's Work” by Mick Jagger peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Norda Melbin e Footisgrai / Looking For The Lady Who Loved Me” by Tony Cursio peaked at number 56 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “One In Ten / Wildcat” by UB40 peaked at number 87 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Pretty Flamingo” by Huxton Creepers peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Shoulda Been Me / Rock And Roll Lady” by Jukebox peaked at number 84 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Caribbean Disco Show / Caribbean Magic” by Lobo [NL] peaked at number 82 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Your Love Still Brings Me To My Knees / Till It's Too Late” by Marcia Hines peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Animal” by Def Leppard peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Causing A Commotion” by Madonna peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Fall Of Rome” by James Reyne peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “One Track Mind” by The Swingers peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Reggae On Broadway” by Bob Marley And The Wailers peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through” by Jim Steinman peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Solitude Standing” by Suzanne Vega peaked at number 45 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Some Days Are Diamonds (Some Days Are Stone)” by John Denver peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Game Of Love” by Tex Pistol peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Pleasure Principle” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, “Abacab” by Genesis peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “All Out Of Love” by Sandra Reemer peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Brilliant Disguise” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Dancin' The Night Away” by Voggue peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Het uur van de waarheid” by Karin peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Loving You Again” by Chris Rea peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Meer Nederlandse sterre (Holland olé)” by Rubberen Robbie peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Paper In Fire” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “You'll Never Know” by Hi-Gloss peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Bad” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Causing A Commotion” by Madonna peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Heart And Soul” by T'Pau peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Don't Want To Be A Hero” by Johnny Hates Jazz peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You” by Glenn Medeiros peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Play It Cool” by Freiheit peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Voyage Voyage” by Desireless peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Dance Little Bird (aka The Chicken Dance)” by De Electronica's peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Boys” by Sabrina peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Dos horas mas” by Peter Kent And Luisa Fernandez peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Draw Of The Cards” by Kim Carnes peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Dreiklangs-Dimensionen” by Rheingold peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Flieg nicht so hoch, mein kleiner Freund” by Nicole peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Guten Morgen liebe Sorgen” by Jürgen von der Lippe peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Holiday” by The Other Ones peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Love To Love [1987]” by Tina Charles peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Surrender (To The Spirit Of The Night)” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 22 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Kosmetik (Ich bin das Glück dieser Erde)” by Joachim Witt peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1987, “La Bamba” by Los Lobos peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Only Crying” by Keith Marshall peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

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

In 1987, “Living In A Box” by Living In A Box peaked at number 18 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Causing A Commotion” by Madonna peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Enola Gay” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Endless Love” by Diana Ross And Lionel Richie peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Green Door” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “You Win Again” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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