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The 80's Datebook for October 20

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In 1980, on General Hospital, The "Walls of Jericho" (a sheet separating them in the bed they were sharing) came down, and Luke and Laura made move in Beechers Corners.

In 1980, “Rock ʹn Roll Music, Volume 1” album by The Beatles was released

In 1980, “Rock ʹn Roll Music, Volume 2” album by The Beatles was released

In 1983, IBM-PC DOS Version 2.1 released.

In 1984, R.C., “Are We Ourselves?” by The Fixx peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, R.C., “Bop 'Til You Drop” by Rick Springfield peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, R.C., “Cover Me” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, R.C., “Freedom” by Wham! peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1984, R.C., “Hard Habit To Break” by Chicago peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, R.C., “Lucky Star” by Madonna peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, The worldʹs largest aquarium at Monterey Bay, California, opens for business. For them, it was the dawning of the age of aquarium.

In 1985, Barbara Eden and Wayne Rogers star in the reunion movie “I Dream of Jeannie: 15 Years Later.” Rogers appears as Major Tony Nelson (Larry Hagman is busy with “Dallas”). Jealous Jeannie II doesnʹt care whoʹs playing Nelson; she covets her sisterʹs master as her own.

In 1987, Dow-Jones increases 102.27 pts/608,120,000 shares traded (record).

In 1987, On General Hospital, Duke Lavery (Ian Buchanan) and Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) were married in a traditional Scottish ceremony.

In 1988, Joe Marinelli debuted as Bunny Tagliatti on Santa Barbara.

In 1988, The movie “The Blob” opened in movie theaters in Germany.

In 1985, "I Dream of Jeannie... Fifteen Years Later" was released by NBC / Sony Pictures Television / Columbia Pictures Television / Can't Sing Can't Dance Productions; William Asher (director); Irma Kalish (screenplay); Barbara Eden, Wayne Rogers, Bill Daily, Hayden Rorke, Mackenzie Astin, André De Shields, Dody Goodman, John Bennett Perry, Dori Brenner, Nicole Eggert, Michael Fairman; Fantasy, Comedy; Live Action

In 1989, "Drugstore Cowboy" was released by Avenue Pictures; Gus Van Sant (director/screenplay); Daniel Yost (screenplay); Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch, James Remar, James LeGros, Heather Graham, William S. Burroughs, Max Perlich, Grace Zabriskie; Crime, Drama; Live Action

In 1989, "Fat Man and Little Boy" was released by Paramount Pictures; Roland Joffé (director/screenplay); Bruce Robinson (screenplay); Paul Newman, Dwight Schultz, Bonnie Bedelia, John Cusack, Laura Dern, John C. McGinley, Natasha Richardson, Fred Dalton Thompson, Ron Vawter, Del Close, John Considine, Allan Corduner, Todd Field, Ed Lauter, Gerald Hiken, James Eckhouse, Mary Pat Gleason, Clark Gregg, Péter Halász, Robert Peter Gale, Ron Frazier, Michael Brockman, Franco Cutietta, Joe D'Angerio, Jon DeVries; Drama, Historical; Live Action

In 1989, "Gross Anatomy" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Silver Screen Partners / Sandollar Productions; Thom Eberhardt (director); Ron Nyswaner, Mark Spragg, Howard Rosenman, Alan Jay Glueckman, Stanley Isaacs (screenplay); Matthew Modine, Daphne Zuniga, Christine Lahti, Todd Field, Robert Desiderio, Zakes Mokae, John Scott Clough, Alice Carter, Ryan Cash; Drama; Live Action

In 1989, "Next of Kin" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Lorimar Film Entertainment / Barry & Enright Productions; John Irvin (director); Michael Jenning (screenplay); Patrick Swayze, Liam Neeson, Adam Baldwin, Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Ben Stiller, Andreas Katsulas, Michael J. Pollard, Ted Levine, Del Close, Paul Greco, Paul Herman, Valentino Cimo, Vincent Guastaferro, Starla Fugate; Action; Live Action

In 1989, "When the Whales Came" was released by 20th Century Fox; Clive Rees (director); Michael Morpurgo (screenplay); Helen Mirren, Paul Scofield, David Suchet, Barbara Jefford, David Threlfall, John Hallam, Barbara Ewing, Jeremy Kemp, Dexter Fletcher, Nicholas Jones, Helen Pearce, Max Rennie; Drama; Live action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “Are We Ourselves” by The Fixx peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Body Rock” by Maria Vidal peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Bop 'Til You Drop” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Cover Me” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Hard Habit To Break” by Chicago peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “High Energy” by Evelyn Thomas peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Left In The Dark” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Lucky Star” by Madonna peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Say Hello To Ronnie” by Janey Street peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Wanted Man” by Ratt peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “(What) In The Name Of Love” by Naked Eyes peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Cover Me” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Go Insane” by Lindsey Buckingham peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1984, “Let's Go Crazy” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Making Contact” by Bruce Cockburn peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1984, “She Got The Radio” by Corey Hart peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Tell No Lies” by The Spoons peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “Black Leather” by Miquel Brown peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Frantic Situation” by Afrika Bambaataa peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Freedom” by Wham! peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Hollow Horse” by Icicle Works peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “I Wanna Rock” by Twisted Sister peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down” by Paul Young peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Junk Funk” by SPK peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Party Doll” by The Jets peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Prisoner Of Love” by Miami Sound Machine peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Relax” by Judge Dread peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Shout To The Top!” by The Style Council peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Skin Deep” by The Stranglers peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Smooth Operator” by Sade peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Weekend Girl” by The S.O.S. Band peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Welcome” by David Essex peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “What About Me?” by Kenny Rogers With Kim Carnes And James Ingram peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “Beach Party” by Uncanny X-Men peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Boys Do Fall In Love” by Robin Gibb peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.

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

In 1984, “Let's Go Crazy” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, ✪ “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Better Be Good To Me” by Tina Turner peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Burn For You” by INXS peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Double B Side” by Double Happys peaked at number 42 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Drive” by The Cars peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Love Resurrection” by Alison Moyet peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Waiting In Vain” by Bob Marley And The Wailers peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Witchcraft” by Iqu peaked at number 43 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

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

In 1984, “In de kantine. (Kassa ping)” by Lodewyck van Avezaath peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “In The Name Of Love” by Ralph McDonald With Bill Withers peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Let's Talk It Over In The Ladies Room” by Curtie And The Boombox peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Love Kills” by Freddie Mercury peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Stille liefde, stil verdriet” by Frank And Mirella peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “Hot Water” by Level 42 peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1984, “The War Song” by Culture Club peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “Square Rooms” by Al Corley peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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