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In 1980, Raquel Welch was fired for taking too long to put on her makeup? She took three hours and was fired from the film “Cannery Row”, and replaced by Debra Winger.
In 1980, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts REO SPEEDWAGON (“Keep on Loving You,” “Roll With the Changes”), RANDY MEISNER, KIM CARNES, BABYS, THIN LIZZY, and a video of ROD STEWART (“Passion”)
In 1980, “Greatest Hits Vol. II” album by Linda Ronstadt was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1980, “Jessie” single by Carly Simon was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1981, On the cover of TV Guide: “Lorna Patterson of Private Benjamin”. Other Articles: How To Watch 100 Channels
In 1981, R.C., “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” by The Police peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Oh No” by Commodores peaked at number four on the pop singles chart. It wasnʹt a song about Mr. Bill.
In 1981, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical Guests: MEAT LOAF (“BAT OUT OF HELL”, “PROMISED LAND”)
In 1982, Herschel Walker of Georgia wins the Heisman Trophy.
In 1983, The first video arcade game licensed by the National Football League was unveiled in Chicago this day. Bally Manufacturing named it, appropriately enough, “NFL Football”.
In 1984, Berkeley, California, becomes the first American city to offer extend “domestic partnership” benefits to gay city employees.
In 1984, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, at age 37, was the oldest player in the National Basketball Association. He decided to push those weary bones just one more year by signing with the Los Angeles Lakers — for $2 million this day. Other NBA greats who played for 16 seasons include John Havlicek of Boston, Dolph Shayes of Philadelphia, Paul Ilas of Seattle and Elvin Hayes of Houston.
In 1984, “Beverly Hills Cop” starring Eddie Murphy opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A. Hits from the soundtrack include “The Heat Is On” by Glen Frey, and “Neutron Dance” by the Pointer Sisters. Itʹs Eddie Murphyʹs first movie as a former cast member of “Saturday Night Live.”
In 1984, “Purple Rain” single by Prince and The Revolution was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1985, On One Life to Live, the scheming Tina (Andrea Evans) offered the National Intruder a story if they paid her $200,000: “Victoria Buchanan is really Niki Smith.”
In 1986, “Gung Ho” began airing on ABC
In 1986, “Walt Disney Recognition Day” is celebrated in the U.S.
In 1987, R.C., “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Hourglass” by Squeeze peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Skeletons” by Stevie Wonder peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “The One I Love” by R.E.M. peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Weʹll Be Together” by Sting peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, On The Young and the Restless, Brenda Epperson debuted as Ashley Abbott. Eileen Davidson had just exited the role on Friday, December 2, after her character's onscreen husband, Dr. Steven Lassiter (Rod Arrants) died from his gunshot wounds. Epperson took over the role the following Monday and is seen here mourning Steven as sister, Traci (Beth Maitland), and father, John (Jerrry Douglas) try to console her. During Epperson's initial scenes, dim lighting and a black funeral veil were used to purposely obscure her face as part of the transition. Would you know it's not Davidson?
In 1988, “Lovesexy” album by Prince was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1989, “Runaway Horses” album by Belinda Carlisle was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1989, “Who?” album by Tony! Toni! Tone! was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1980, "Flash Gordon" was released by Universal Pictures / Starling Productions / Famous Films; Mike Hodges (director); Lorenzo Semple Jr. (screenplay); Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow, Topol, Ornella Muti, Timothy Dalton, Brian Blessed, Peter Wyngarde, Mariangela Melato, Richard O'Brien, John Osborne, Philip Stone, John Hallam, Suzanne Danielle, John Morton, William Hootkins, Robbie Coltrane, Peter Duncan, John Hollis, Leon Greene, Tony Scannell, Bogdan Kominowski, George Harris, Deep Roy, Bob Goody, Kenny Baker, Malcolm Dixon; Space Opera; Live action
In 1984, "Beverly Hills Cop" was released by Paramount Pictures / Simpson/Bruckheimer / Eddie Murphy Productions; Martin Brest (director); Daniel Petrie Jr. (screenplay); Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Lisa Eilbacher, Ronny Cox, Steven Berkoff, James Russo, Stephen Elliott, Paul Reiser, Jonathan Banks, Gilbert R. Hill, Bronson Pinchot, Michael Champion, Damon Wayans, Rick Overton, Mike Pniewski, Douglas Warhit, Tom Everett, Martin Brest; Action, Comedy; Live Action
In 1986, "Heartbreak Ridge" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Malpaso Productions; Clint Eastwood (director); James Carabastos, Joseph Stinson (screenplay); Clint Eastwood, Marsha Mason, Everett McGill, Moses Gunn, Eileen Heckart, Bo Svenson, Boyd Gaines, Mario Van Peebles, Vincent Irizarry, Ramón Franco, Tom Villard, Mike Gomez, Peter Koch, Richard Venture, Peter Jason, John Hostetter, Mark Mattingly, Arlen Dean Snyder, Rodney Hill; War; Live Action
In 1987, “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Hourglass” by U.K. Squeeze peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Don't Mind At All” by Bourgeois Tagg peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I'm Your Superman” by The All Sports Band peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Living Eyes” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Oh No” by The Commodores peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Skeletons” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The One I Love” by R.E.M. peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “We'll Be Together” by Sting peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Dream Girl” by FM peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “He's A Liar” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Don't Mind At All” by Bourgeois Tagg peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I've Been In Love Before” by Cutting Crew peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The One I Love” by R.E.M. peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Time Stand Still” by Rush And Aimee Mann peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Waiting For A Girl Like You” by Foreigner peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “We'll Be Together” by Sting peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Dream Girl” by FM peaked at number 41 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Don't Mind At All” by Bourgeois Tagg peaked at number 36 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I've Been In Love Before” by Cutting Crew peaked at number 8 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 28 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Skeletons” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 43 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The One I Love” by R.E.M. peaked at number 11 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Time Stand Still” by Rush And Aimee Mann peaked at number 52 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “We'll Be Together” by Sting peaked at number 9 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, ✪ “Fatman” by Mammoth peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, ✪ “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪ “The Lunatics (Have Taken Over The Asylum)” by Fun Boy Three peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, ✪ “Walk With An Erection” by Swinging Erudites peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Ay Ay Ay Ay Moosey” by Modern Romance peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Baby Workout” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Bed Sitter” by Soft Cell peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Begin The Beguine (Volver a empezar)” by Julio Iglesias peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Body Rockin'” by Errol Brown peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Bog Eyed Jog” by Ray Moore peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Breakaway” by Big Pig peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Build” by The Housemartins peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Buona Sera (Don't Be Angry)” by Bad Manners peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Criticize” by Alexander O'Neal peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Damned EP” by The Damned peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Devil's Ball” by Double peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Don't Let 'Em Grind You Down” by Exploited peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Good Morning Universe (Four More From Toyah EP)” by Toyah peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Gorgeous” by Gene Loves Jezebel peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “He's Gonna Step On You Again” by The Party Boys peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Higher Ground” by Mama's Boys peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Hysteria” by Def Leppard peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Can't Say Goodbye To You” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man” by Prince peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Go To Sleep” by The Pretenders peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Want To Be Your Property” by Blue Mercedes peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I've Been In Love Before” by Cutting Crew peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “If You Can Do It I Can Too” by Meli'sa Morgan peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Joys Of Christmas” by Chris Rea peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Let Me Be The One” by Exposé peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Letter From America” by The Proclaimers peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Love Needs No Disguise” by Gary Numan peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Rebel Without A Pause” by Public Enemy peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Satellite” by The Hooters peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Steppin' Out” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Sunshine Lady” by The Fatback Band peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Take A Little Time” by Gary Moore peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Boy's Gone Crazy” by Was (Not Was) peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Peel Sessions” by New Order peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Voice” by Ultravox peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “There Ain't Nothing Like Shaggin'” by The Tams peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “This Is Radio Clash” by The Clash peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “To Be Reborn” by Boy George peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Turn Your Love Around” by George Benson peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Crazy Crazy Nights” by KISS peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Everlasting Love / Still Thinking Of You / Billy And The Gun” by Rex Smith And Rachel Sweet peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Listen / Falling” by Charlie Dore peaked at number 85 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Love In Motion / Goodnight Mr. Matthews” by Icehouse peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Never So Live (EP)” by The Angels (Australia) peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Run To Paradise” by Choirboys peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Skeletons” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “We'll Be Together” by Sting peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “You're My Home / Summer, Highland Falls” by Billy Joel peaked at number 100 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Dance Little Sister” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Faith” by George Michael peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Holiday” by The Other Ones peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Jive Talkin'” by Boogie Box High peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Lay Down Beside Me” by Patsy Riggir peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Paper In Fire” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Physical Favours” by Sharon O'Neill peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Physical” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Skeletons” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Start Me Up” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Night Owls” by Little River Band peaked at number 46 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “We'll Be Together” by Sting peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, ✪ “Safe Sex Report” by Dickie Goodman peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “All Alone Am I” by Timi Yuro peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Comin' In And Out Of Your Life” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Don't Shed A Tear” by Paul Carrack peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “How Can We Hang On To A Dream” by Tim Hardin peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Don't Think That Man Should Sleep Alone” by Ray Parker Jr. peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Knolraap en lof, schorseneren en prei” by Drs. P peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Love In The First Degree” by Bananarama peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Tonight I'm Yours (Don't Hurt Me)” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Unchain My Heart” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Waar heb ik jou meer gezien” by V.O.F. De Kunst peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Elle imagine...” by Nacash peaked at number 10 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Everlasting Love” by Sandra peaked at number 12 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “La bête libre (Live)” by Jeanne Mas peaked at number 13 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Luka” by Suzanne Vega peaked at number 24 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Vill ha dej” by Freestyle peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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