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In 1980, Michael Ciminoʹs expensive movie flop “Heavenʹs Gate” began to lay an egg in theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1981, Elizabeth Taylor aired for the final time as Helena Cassadine in General Hospital. The character of Helena would be played by another actress in future episodes years from that year.
In 1981, On Knots Landing, as Sid's (Don Murray) friends and family waited for news during his surgery, Karen (Michele) reminisced about giving birth to her children with her husband by her side. The surgery went badly, however, and the doctor emerged to give her the news of his death. The family was devastated, and Karen drove the children home in stunned silence, then listened to Sid's loving final message to her on a tape he recorded just before he went into surgery.
In 1981, Sydney Pollackʹs “Absence Of Malice” starring Paul Newman and Sally Field opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1982, “Fire Of Unknown Origin” album by Blue Oyster Cult was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, “No Control” album by Eddie Money was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, “Windows” album by Charlie Daniels Band was certified Gold by the RIAA. Unlike the Microsoft “Windows” later on, this “Windows” had no bugs….except for an occasional scratch and pop on the LP.
In 1983, In what has become an all too common practice on “Saturday Night Live,” a celebrity comes on the show to correct the portrayal by his or her impersonator. On this night in 1983, itʹs Jerry Lewis, giving advice to Eddie Murphy.
In 1983, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of Los Angeles becomes the second player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, joining Wilt Chamberlain, as the Lakers win 117-110 at Portland.
In 1983, R.C., “Cum On Feel The Noise” by Quiet Riot peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Just Got Lucky” by JoBoxers peaked at #36 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Mirror Man” by Human League peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “On The Dark Side” by John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band peaked at #64 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Send Her My Love” by Journey peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Suddenly Last Summer” by Motels peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Tender Is The Night” by Jackson Browne peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, On Search for Tomorrow, upset by Justine (Leslie Stevens) and Cagney (Matthew Ashford) dancing together, Suzi (Terri Eoff) threatened Justine in front of everyone at Big's. Justine raked Chase over the coals about jilting Adair. Wendy (Lisa Peluso) couldn't believe her eyes when she saw Warren Carter (Michael Corbett). Cagney came to a realization about Suzi. Wendy thought Warren should pay for killing Travis, but Warren had an explanation.
In 1985, President Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev met for the first time as they held morning and afternoon sessions at their superpower summit in Geneva.
In 1986, Billy Joel donated the royalties from his “Youʹre Only Human” anti-suicide song to the National Committee on Youth Suicide Prevention.
In 1986, On Guiding Light, the man holding Mindy (Krista Tesreau) and Reva (Kim Zimmer) captive died (Kevin Carrigan) after falling while being chased by Josh (Robert Newman). Carrigan would play at least three other minor roles on GUIDING LIGHT in future years.
In 1987, Julie Harris aired for the final time in Knots Landing as Lilimae Clements. Lilimae and Al (Red Buttons) left town to travel around the country. At the end of the episode, Greg (William Devane) received a phone call telling him Laura had died.
In 1987, On Santa Barbara, Gina (Robin Mattson) and C.C. (Jed Allan) were married.
In 1988, R.C., “Bad Medicine” by Bon Jovi peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Dancin' Under A Latin Moon” by Candi peaked at #68 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Put This Love To The Test” by Jon Astley peaked at #74 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, "Heaven's Gate" was released by United Artists / Partisan Productions; Michael Cimino (director/screenplay); Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, John Hurt, Sam Waterston, Brad Dourif, Isabelle Huppert, Jeff Bridges, Joseph Cotten, Geoffrey Lewis, Paul Koslo, Richard Masur, Ronnie Hawkins, Terry O'Quinn, Tom Noonan, Mickey Rourke, Willem Dafoe, Roseanne Vela, Nicholas Woodeson; Epic, Western; Live action
In 1982, "Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales" was released by Warner Bros.; Friz Freleng (director/screenplay); Chuck Jones, Robert McKimson (directors); Warren Foster, Michael Maltese, Tedd Pierce (screenplay); Mel Blanc, Bea Benaderet, Arthur Q. Bryan, June Foray, Shepard Menken, Lennie Weinrib, Tom Holland; Anthology; Animation
In 1982, "Heidi's Song" was released by Paramount Pictures / Hanna-Barbera Productions; Robert Taylor (director/screenplay); Joseph Barbera, Jameson Brewer (screenplay); Lorne Greene, Sammy Davis Jr., Margery Gray, Michael Bell, Peter Cullen, Roger DeWitt, Richard Erdman, Fritz Feld, Pamelyn Ferdin, Joan Gerber, Virginia Gregg, Janet Waldo, Frank Welker, Michael Winslow; Musical; Animation
In 1982, "The Last Unicorn" was released by Jensen Farley Pictures / Rankin/Bass Productions / ITC Entertainment / Topcraft; Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass (directors); Peter S. Beagle (screenplay); Alan Arkin, Jeff Bridges, Mia Farrow, Tammy Grimes, Robert Klein, Angela Lansbury, Christopher Lee, Keenan Wynn, Paul Frees, René Auberjonois, Don Messick, Nellie Bellflower, Brother Theodore, Edward Peck, Kenneth Jennings, Jack Lester; Fantasy; Animation
In 1982, "Still of the Night" was released by United Artists / MGM/UA Entertainment Co.; Robert Benton (director/screenplay); Roy Scheider, Meryl Streep, Jessica Tandy, Joe Grifasi, Sara Botsford, Josef Sommer, Rikke Borge, Irving Metzman, Larry Joshua, Tom Norton, Richmond Hoxie, Hyon Cho, Danielle Cusson, John Eric Bentley, George A. Tooks; Neo-Noir, Thriller; Live Action
In 1989, "Judith Krantz's Till We Meet Again" was released by CBS / Steve Krantz Productions / Yorkshire Television; Charles Jarrott (director); Andrew Peter Marin (teleplay); Michael York, Courteney Cox, Mia Sara, Lucy Gutteridge, Hugh Grant, Charles Shaughnessy, Maxwell Caulfield, John Vickery, Barry Bostwick, Bruce Boxleitner, Denis Arndt, Juliet Mills, Caroline Blakiston, Angela Browne, Linden Chiles, Niamh Cusack, Elisabeth Harnois, Wolf Kahler, Susannah Harker, Serena Gordon, James Langton, Mike Kelly, Nick Wright; Drama, Romance, War; Live action
In 1983, “Cum On Feel The Noize” by Quiet Riot peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Dancing Under A Latin Moon” by Candi peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)” by Cinderella peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Edge Of A Broken Heart” by Vixen peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “If You Feel It” by Denise Lopez peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Just Got Lucky” by JoBoxers peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Mirror Man” by The Human League peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “No One Can Love You More Than Me” by Melissa Manchester peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Only You” by The Commodores peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Put This Love To The Test” by Jon Astley peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Rock And Roll Strategy” by 38 Special peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Send Her My Love” by Journey peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Suddenly Last Summer” by The Motels peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Tender Is The Night” by Jackson Browne peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “You Make Me Work” by Cameo peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “You're Not My Kind Of Girl” by New Edition peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “A Word In Spanish” by Elton John peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Bad Medicine” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Big Log” by Robert Plant peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Dancing Under A Latin Moon” by Candi peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Delirious” by Prince peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Superstar (Billie Jean)” by Lydia Murdock peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Take It So Hard” by Keith Richards peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Dance Little Sister” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 33 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Desire” by U2 peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Finish What Ya Started” by Van Halen peaked at number 85 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Into The Night” by Big Bang peaked at number 22 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “My Girl” by Myles Goodwin peaked at number 18 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “My Song” by Glass Tiger peaked at number 9 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Rock And Roll Strategy” by 38 Special peaked at number 88 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Take It So Hard” by Keith Richards peaked at number 51 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Loco-Motion” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 5 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “What's On Your Mind” by Information Society peaked at number 14 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “When Time Turns Around” by The Spoons peaked at number 68 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “You Came” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 94 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “A Smile In A Whisper” by Fairground Attraction peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Boom! There She Was” by Scritti Politti Featuring Roger peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Cry Just A Little Bit” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Dance Out Of My Head” by Pia Zadora peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Dial My Heart” by The Boys peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Stop Your Love” by Keith Sweat peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “First Time” by Robin Beck peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Flaming Sword” by Care peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Good Friday” by Modern Romance peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Handle With Care” by Traveling Wilburys peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Happiness Is Just Around The Bend” by Cuba Gooding peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “He Ain't No Competition” by Brother Beyond peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “How Old Are You” by Robin Gibb peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Want Out” by Helloween peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Wish U Heaven” by Prince peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I'm Sorry” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “If It's Love That You Want” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “It's Your Turn” by Delegation peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love Is Dead” by Godfathers peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Love's Gonna Get You” by Freeez peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Metal Dance” by SPK peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Miracle Man” by Ozzy Osbourne peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Nobody's Perfect” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Only For Love” by Limahl peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Open Your Arms” by Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Rebels Rule” by Stray Cats peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Roman Candle” by Flesh For Lulu peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Say It Isn't So” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Say Say Say” by Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Stand Up For Your Love Rights” by Yazz peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Star Fleet” by Brian May And Friends peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Success!” by Sigue Sigue Sputnik peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Sunshine Playroom” by Julian Cope peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Beauty Of Poison” by Specimen peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Love Cats” by The Cure peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Microphone Fiend” by Eric B. And Rakim peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Party” by Groove Walkers peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Sun And The Rain” by Madness peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Twilight Zone” by Party Boy peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Way You Love Me” by Karyn White peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Till I Can't Take No More” by Eddy Grant peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Till I Loved You” by Barbra Streisand And Don Johnson peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Twist In My Sobriety” by Tanita Tikaram peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Twist Of Fate” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Unconditional Love” by Donna Summer Featuring Musical Youth peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Undercover Of The Night” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “What Kind Of Fool” by All About Eve peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Willow Weep For Me” by Carmel peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “You're My One And Only” by Jennifer Rush peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Everyday I Write The Book” by Elvis Costello And The Attractions peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Forbidden Colours” by David Sylvian And Ryuichi Sakamoto peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Give It Up” by K.C. And The Sunshine Band Featuring K.C. peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Hold Me Tight / No Sense” by Cold Chisel peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Can Hear Your Heartbeat” by Chris Rea peaked at number 42 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Don't Want Your Love” by Duran Duran peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Just Got Lucky” by JoBoxers peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Kiss 'n' Tell” by The Chantoozies peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Turn Around And Count 2 Ten” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Union Of The Snake” by Duran Duran peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “You Came” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “(She's) Sexy + 17” by Stray Cats peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Big Apple” by Kajagoogoo peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Burn It Up” by The Beatmasters With P. P. Arnold peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Confusion” by New Order peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Everyday I Write The Book” by Elvis Costello And The Attractions peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Just Got Lucky” by JoBoxers peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Megablast (Hip Hop On Precinct 13) / Don't Make Me Wait” by Bomb The Bass Featuring Merlin / Bomb The Bass Featuring Lorraine peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Only Way Is Up” by Yazz And The Plastic Population peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “You're Gonna Get Rocked!” by LaToya Jackson peaked at number 42 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Can't Stop Running....” by Space Monkey peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Dance Out Of My Head” by Pia Zadora peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Dark Is The Night” by Shakatak peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Different Worlds” by Vandenberg peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Don't Stay Late” by Jody peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Harvest For The World” by The Christians peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Ik mis je” by Andy [NL] peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Joke stop met koken” by De Leidse Sleutelgaten peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Puss 'n Boots” by Adam Ant peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Suddenly Last Summer” by The Motels peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Suzanne” by V.O.F. De Kunst peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Think (About It)” by Lyn Collins peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “This Is Welfare” by The Dutch peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Undercover Of The Night” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Vanmorgen vloog ze nog” by Martine Bijl, Simone Kleinsma, Robert Paul And Robert Long peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “You Don't Need Someone New” by The Lotus Eaters peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪ “Red, Red Wine” by UB40 peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1988, “A Groovy Kind Of Love” by Phil Collins peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Dansa din djävul” by Tomas di Leva peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Dolce Vita” by Ryan Paris peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Karma Chameleon” by Culture Club peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Sarah” by Mauro Scocco peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Stand Up For Your Love Rights” by Yazz peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Union Of The Snake” by Duran Duran peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Vamos a la playa” by Miamis peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Wanna Be Your Wife” by Spagna peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Mir san a bayrische Band” by Spider Murphy Gang peaked at number 17 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Riding On A Train” by The Pasadenas peaked at number 13 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Shadow On The Wall” by Mike Oldfield Featuring Roger Chapman peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Stand Up For Your Love Rights” by Yazz peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Stars On 45 Proudly Presents The Star Sisters” by Stars On 45 peaked at number 15 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Under My Skin” by Blue System peaked at number 18 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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