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In 1981, Alabama football coach Paul 'Bear' Bryant won his 315th victory to become college footballʹs all-time career victory leader. Bryant surpassed Amos Alonzo Stagg with the win. (This record was broken four years later, in October 1985, by Grambling head coach, Eddie Robinson.)
In 1981, R.C., “I Heard It Through The Grapevine (part 1)” by Roger peaked at #79 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Never Too Much” by Luther Vandross peaked at #33 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “No Reply At All” by Genesis peaked at #29 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Twilight” by ELO peaked at #38 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Waiting For A Girl Like You” by Foreigner peaked at number two on the pop singles chart and stayed there for a record ten weeks.
In 1981, The “364 store” is open with the same hours as the average “7-11” but owner Gordon Feester (George Dzundza) and night manager Robin (Bubba Smith) manage to keep the place “Open All Night” on ABC. Writer/producer/co creator Jay Tarses writes himself in as Officer Steve (and also cowrote the showʹs theme song.)
In 1983, Kim Zimmer debuted as Reva Shayne on Guiding Light. Also, Vincent Irizarry debuted as Lujack.
In 1983, On General Hospital, Luke Spencer (Anthony Geary) arrived back at the Mayor's mansion and is instantly filled with thoughts of his wife, Laura (Genie Francis). As Laura strolled around the back yard, an unknowing Luke went inside the mansion and headed to his room to have one last glass of champagne. He walked out onto the balcony outside his room, once again filled with memories of dancing with Laura on their wedding day. As he poured himself more champagne, he saw Laura from the back as she walks across the yard. He ran downstairs just as Laura caught a glimpse of Stavros' henchman staring at her from across the yard. Luke ran out to the yard and screamed Laura's name. She paused, and then ran into Luke's arms, as Luke cried and held her tight.
In 1984, On Another World, Cass (Stephen Schnetzer), Kathleen (Julie Osburn) and Cecile (Nancy Frangione) were poisoned by killer nurse Emily Benson while searching for Sally Frame.
In 1986, On One Life to Live: Viki was arrested for abducting her own baby, Jessica. The kidnapper was really Allison Perkins.
In 1987, R.C., “(Iʹve Had) The Time Of My Life” by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, IRS agents raided the Las Vegas home of actor Redd Foxx, who owed an estimated $755,000 dollars in taxes.
In 1982, "The Executioner's Song" was released by NBC / Film Communications Inc.; Lawrence Schiller (director); Norman Mailer (screenplay); Tommy Lee Jones, Christine Lahti, Rosanna Arquette, Eli Wallach, Steven Keats, Jordan Clarke, Richard Venture, Jenny Wright, Walter Olkewicz, Pat Corley, John Dennis Johnston, Rance Howard, Charles Cyphers, Jim Youngs, Grace Zabriskie, Michael LeClair, Mary Ethel Gregory, Norris Mailer, Kenneth O'Brien, Robert DeMotte
In 1983, "The Gambler: The Adventure Continues" was released by CBS / Sony Pictures Television / Lion Share; Dick Lowry (director); Jim Byrnes (screenplay); Kenny Rogers, Bruce Boxleitner, Linda Evans, Johnny Crawford, Charlie Fields, David Hedison, Robert Hoy, Brion James, Paul Koslo, Cameron Mitchell, Mitchell Ryan, Gregory Sierra, Ken Swofford, Harold Gould, Macon McCalman, Lee Paul, Ann Gillespie, Marianne Gordon, Patrick Thomas O'Brien, John Putch, Roy Jenson, Whitney Rydbeck, Bart the Bear, Gary Cox, Bill Hart, Kelly Junkerman, Henry 'Hank' Kendrick, Joe Massengale, Cliff McLaughlin, Gene McLaughlin, Earl Smith, Bob Terhune, Henry Wills, Cathy Worthington, Randal Patrick; Western; Live action
In 1984, "Gallavants" was released by Marvel Productions; Art Vitello (director); Jack Mendelsohn (screenplay); Robert Lydiard, Vic Perrin, Peter Cullen, Joyce Gittlin; Family; Animation
In 1986, "Eye of the Tiger" was released by Village Roadshow Pictures; Richard C. Sarafian (director); Michael Thomas Montgomery (screenplay); Gary Busey, Yaphet Kotto, Seymour Cassel, Bert Remsen, Denise Galik, William Smith, Judith Barsi, Kimberlin Brown, Ted Markland; Action, Drama; Live Action
In 1987, “Guaranteed For Life” by Millions Like Us peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Heard It Through The Grapevine (Part 1)” by Roger peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I'm Just Too Shy” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Love Will Find A Way” by Yes peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Never Too Much” by Luther Vandross peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “No Reply At All” by Genesis peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Talking Out Of Turn” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Old Songs” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Twilight” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Waiting For A Girl Like You” by Foreigner peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Brilliant Disguise” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Casanova” by LeVert peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Come On, Let's Go” by Los Lobos peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Contact” by Platinum Blonde peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Think We're Alone Now” by Tiffany peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Won't Forget You” by Poison peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I've Done Everything For You” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “It's A Sin” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone)” by Chilliwack peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Only Time Will Tell” by Saga peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Peace Of Mind” by The Grapes Of Wrath peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Stay With Me” by Tu peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “We're In This Love Together” by Al Jarreau peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪✪ “Destroyer” by The Kinks peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Casanova” by LeVert peaked at number 11 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Come On, Let's Go” by Los Lobos peaked at number 25 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Contact” by Platinum Blonde peaked at number 13 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Think We're Alone Now” by Tiffany peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Won't Forget You” by Poison peaked at number 38 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “It's A Sin” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 8 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Only Time Will Tell” by Saga peaked at number 93 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Peace Of Mind” by The Grapes Of Wrath peaked at number 56 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Stay With Me” by Tu peaked at number 18 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Back In My Arms” by Chris Paul peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Can't Help Myself” by Linx peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “City Lights” by William Pitt peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Colours Fly By” by The Teardrop Explodes peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Dinner With Gershwin” by Donna Summer peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Flying” by Chas 'n' Dave peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Here I Go Again / Bloody Luxury” by Whitesnake peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “High Time” by Icicle Works peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Dreamed A Dream” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Won't Cry” by Glen Goldsmith peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “In Dulce Decorum” by The Damned peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “King Without A Crown” by ABC peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Let's Be Lovers Tonight” by Sherrick peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Let's Groove” by Earth, Wind and Fire peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Let's Start Over” by Myles Jaye peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Love Me Tonight” by Trevor Walters peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Nothing's Gonna Change” by Labi Siffre peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Oh No” by The Commodores peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Paint Me Down” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Ride The Love Train” by Light Of The World peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Rose Royce Express” by Rose Royce peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Sho' You Right” by Barry White peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “So Amazing” by Luther Vandross peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “So Emotional” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Some Guys Have All The Luck” by Maxi Priest peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Tears Are Not Enough” by ABC peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Sweetest Girl” by Scritti Politti peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “We Kill The World (Don't Kill The World)” by Boney M. peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Yes Tonight, Josephine” by The Jets peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Alone With You / Stop and Think / To The Bone” by Sunnyboys peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Back To The 60's (medley) / Coco-Nite” by Tight Fit peaked at number 71 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Beethoven (I Love To Listen To)” by Eurythmics peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Dance In My Pants / Left In The Dark” by Jim Steinman peaked at number 66 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Do To You” by The Machinations peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Fear Of Thunder / I'm Into You” by Peter Cupples peaked at number 45 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Life Wasn't Meant To Be Easy / Sunday Best” by The Barrow Creek Boys peaked at number 72 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “That's No Way To Love Someone / Blame It On The Weather (live) (as The John Farnham Band)” by John Farnham peaked at number 52 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Thin Wall / I Never Wanted To Begin” by Ultravox peaked at number 95 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Voice / 22,000 Days” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 91 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Too Much Ain't Enough Love” by Jimmy Barnes peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Whisper In Your Ear / Dirty Old Man” by Ian "The Kid" Macrae / Hon. Nick Jones and The Holroyd Bad Girls peaked at number 100 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You Win Again” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪✪ “Beautiful World / Planet Earth” by Devo peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Coat” by The Pin Group peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Drive Baby Drive” by Shona Laing peaked at number 45 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “He's Gonna Step On You Again” by The Party Boys peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “If You Leave Me, Can I Come Too?” by Mental As Anything peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Mony Mony (live)” by Billy Idol peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “You Weren't In Love With Me” by Billy Field peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Young Turks” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, ⏺🤣 “Back In The U.S.S.R.” by Billy Joel peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪✪ “(Si si) Je suis un Rock Star” by Bill Wyman peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Controversy” by Prince peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hollanders” by Alexander Curly peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Oil In The Family” by Jan Akkerman peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “On The Wings Of A Silverbird” by Engelbert peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Physical” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Souvenir” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “System Of Survival” by Earth, Wind and Fire peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Under Pressure” by Queen and David Bowie peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “We'll Be Together” by Sting peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Whenever You Need Somebody” by Rick Astley peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, ✪✪ “Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor)” by Abigail Mead and Nigel Goulding peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Just Can't Get Enough” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Ooa hela natten” by Attack peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Physical” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Tonight I'm Yours (Don't Hurt Me)” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “C'est l'amour” by Léopold Nord and Vous peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “La Bamba” by Ritchie Valens peaked at number 32 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “My Song Of You” by Laurent Voulzy peaked at number 31 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Un soir de pluie” by Blues Trottoir peaked at number 6 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “When A Man Loves A Woman” by Percy Sledge peaked at number 26 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Wishing Well” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 14 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)” by Ottawan peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Min Borghild” by Jørgen Slips peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Whenever You Need Somebody” by Rick Astley peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Dance Little Sister” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Heart and Soul” by T'Pau peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Need Love” by LL Cool J peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Il mio prossimo amore” by Loretta Goggi peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Ma che bello questo amore” by Eros Ramazzotti peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Tonight I'm Yours (Don't Hurt Me)” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “True Faith” by New Order peaked at number 13 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, ⏺ “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪✪ “Dance Little Bird (aka The Chicken Dance)” by De Electronica's peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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