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In 1980, The comic strip “Bloom County” debut; it lasted through August 6, 1989.
In 1980, The San Francisco 49ers overcome a 35-7 halftime deficit to record the biggest comeback in NFL history, beating the New Orleans Saints 38-35 in overtime. Ray Werschingʹs 36-yard field goal win it in overtime.
In 1981, A letter carrying this post date is printed on the last page of Rolling Stoneʹs January 21, 1982 issue. The date is, of course, the first anniversary of the murder of John Lennon. The letter begins: “I think of Johnʹs death as a war casualty — it is the war between the sane and the insane.” Itʹs signed “Love, Yoko.”
In 1981, Demi Moore joined the cast of the ABC soap “General Hospital.” Her first airdate would be the upcoming January 18, 1982, three days after Laura Spencer gets abducted.
In 1981, Wayne Northrop made his Days of Our Lives debut as Roman Brady.
In 1981, “Never Too Much” album by Luther Vandross was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1981, “Songs In The Attic” album by Billy Joel was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1981, “Thereʹs No Gettin' Over Me” album by Ronnie Milsap was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, John Hutton debuted as Peter Love on Another World.
In 1982, Marty Robbins died of a heart attack at the age of 57. Robbins had at least one hit on the U.S. country singles chart every year between the years of 1956 and 1982. He recorded 500 songs, 18 of them Gold Records, Including the first number one hit of the 60s peaking at number one the first full week of January 1960, “El Paso”.
In 1982, Marty Robbins, the American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist died of a heart attack. One of the most popular and successful country and Western singers of his era, Robbins released over 50 singles and 100 albums. In addition to his recordings, Robbins was an avid race car driver, competing in 35 career NASCAR races with six top 10 finishes, including the 1973 Firecracker 400. In 1967, Robbins played himself in the car racing film Hell on Wheels.
In 1982, The Federal Communications Commission approved the move of WOR-TV, Channel Nine in New York City to lovely Secaucus, New Jersey this day. The move, complete with new call letters WWOR, gave the Garden State its first VHF television station…and a Super Station at that!
In 1982, “48 Hours” starring Eddie Murphy opens in movie theaters.
In 1982, “Ghandhi” starring Ben Kingsley opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1982, “I Canʹt Stand Still” album by Don Henley was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, “No Fun Aloud” album by Glenn Frey was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, “The Verdict” opened in movie theaters.
In 1984, On the fourth anniversary of John Lennonʹs death, Ringo Starr hosts “SNL” and is repeatedly struck by lightning while Ed Grimley looks on. Shocking, I MUST SAY!
In 1984, R.C., “All Through The Night” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Catch My Fall” by Billy Idol peaked at #50 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “I Canʹt Hold Back” by Survivor peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “No More Lonely Nights” by Paul McCartney peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Out Of Touch” by Daryl Hall and John Oates peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. Youʹre out of touch, so weʹre out of time; Iʹm Hugh Downs for 20/20. Goodnight.
In 1984, R.C., “Power Of Love” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Sunshine In The Shade” by The Fixx peaked at #69 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “The Wild Life” by Bananarmama peaked at #70 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Walking On A Thin Line” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Captain Kangaroo”, TV Childrens, starring Bob Keeshan; last aired on CBS after 29 years.
In 1986, On All My Children, Cliff Warner (Peter Bergman) and Caleb Thompson (Christian Slater) found shelter in a cabin. Robin McCall (Hunter Tylo, then known as Deborah Morehart) told Tad Martin she was tired of everyone telling her what to do.
In 1986, Richard Pryor becomes the latest celebrity to deny a popular tabloid rumor. The always tactful comedianʹs declaration — “I donʹt got no f---ing AIDS.”
In 1986, Santa Claus was really TVʹs Ed McMahon this day (at least at the White House). Johnny Carsonʹs straight man arrived in D.C. for a Christmas bash. He and First Lady Nancy Reagan exchanged kisses, according to Ed, “She gave me a kiss, and I gave her a Hershey.”
In 1988, On All My Children, Julie Chandler (Lauren Holly) told Nico Kelly (Maurice Benard) her parents weren't happy about her wedding plans.
In 1989, Arista Records released Alan Jackson's first hit, "Here In The Real World", the title track from the Country singer songwriters debut album.
In 1989, Danny DeVitoʹs “The War Of The Roses” starring himself, Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1989, “Roam” single by B-52's was released
In 1982, "48 Hrs." was released by Paramount Pictures / Lawrence Gordon Productions; Walter Hill (director/screenplay); Roger Spottiswoode, Larry Gross, Steven E. de Souza (screenplay); Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy, James Remar, David Patrick Kelly, Sonny Landham, Brion James, Annette O'Toole, Frank McRae, Kerry Sherman, Jonathan Banks, Margot Rose, Denise Crosby, Olivia Brown, Peter Jason, John Dennis Johnston, Clare Nono, James Keane; Buddy Cop, Action, Comedy; Live Action
In 1982, "Gandhi" was released by Columbia Pictures / Goldcrest Films / International Film Investors / National Film Development Corporation of India / Indo-British Films; Richard Attenborough (director); John Briley (screenplay); Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen, Edward Fox, John Gielgud, Trevor Howard, John Mills, Martin Sheen, Rohini Hattangadi, Roshan Seth, Pradeep Kumar, Saeed Jaffrey, Virendra Razdan, Habib Tanvir, Shane Rimmer, Ian Charleson, Athol Fugard, Geraldine James, Alyque Padamsee, Amrish Puri, Ian Bannen, Richard Griffiths, Nigel Hawthorne, Richard Vernon, Michael Hordern, Shreeram Lagoo, Terrence Hardiman, Om Puri, Dalip Tahil, Bernard Hill, Daniel Day-Lewis, John Ratzenberger, Pankaj Mohan, Pankaj Kapur, Anang Desai, Supriya Pathak, Neena Gupta, Tom Alter, Alok Nath, Mohan Agashe, Sekhar Chatterjee, Dilsher Singh, Gunther Maria Halmer, Peter Harlowe, Harsh Nayyar; Period, Biography; Live Action
In 1982, "The Verdict" was released by 20th Century Fox; Sidney Lumet (director); David Mamet (screenplay); Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, James Mason, Milo O'Shea, Lindsay Crouse, Edward Binns, Julie Bovasso, Roxanne Hart, James Handy, Wesley Addy, Joe Seneca, Lewis J. Stadlen, Kent Broadhurst, Colin Stinton, Tobin Bell, Bruce Willis; Drama; Live Action
In 1988, "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" was released in movie theaters in the West Germany
In 1989, "She-Devil" was released by Orion Pictures; Susan Seidelman (director); Barry Strugatz, Mark R. Burns (screenplay); Meryl Streep, Roseanne Barr, Ed Begley Jr., Sylvia Miles, Linda Hunt, A Martinez, Maria Pitillo, Mary Louise Wilson, Susan Willis, Jack Gilpin, Robin Leach, June Gable, Rosanna Carter, Lori Tan Chinn, Sally Jessy Raphael, Elisebeth Peters, Bryan Larkin, Nitchie Barrett; Black Comedy; Live Action
In 1989, "Triumph of the Spirit" was released by Triumph Releasing Corporation; Robert M. Young (director); Andrzej Krakowski, Laurence Heath (screenplay); Willem Dafoe, Edward James Olmos, Robert Loggia; Biography, Drama; Live Action
In 1989, "The War of the Roses" was released by 20th Century Fox / Gracie Films; Danny DeVito (director); Michael J. Leeson (screenplay); Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito, Marianne Sägebrecht, Sean Astin, Heather Fairfield, G. D. Spradlin, Peter Donat, Dan Castellaneta, Shirley Mitchell, Ellen Crawford, Vickilyn Reynolds, Roy Brocksmith, Peter Hansen, Robert Harper, Danitra Vance, David Wohl; Black comedy; Live Action
In 1984, “Catch My Fall” by Billy Idol peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Don't Stop” by Jeffrey Osborne peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Had A Dream (Sleeping With The Enemy)” by Roger Hodgson peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Heaven (Must Be There)” by Eurogliders peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Can't Hold Back” by Survivor peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Do'Wanna Know” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “No More Lonely Nights” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Out Of Touch” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Sunshine In The Shade” by The Fixx peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Taxi Dancing” by Rick Springfield With Randy Crawford peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Wild Life” by Bananarama peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Walking On A Thin Line” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Desert Moon” by Dennis DeYoung peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Out Of Touch” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Pride (In The Name Of Love)” by U2 peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “In My Life” by Stephanie Mills peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Louise” by The Human League peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Private Dancer” by Tina Turner peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Respect Yourself” by The Kane Gang peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Riddle Me” by UB40 peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Send My Heart” by The Adventures peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four)” by Eurythmics peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Teardrops” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Gay Cavaleros” by Steve Wright peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Medal Song” by Culture Club peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Night” by Billy Joel peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Power Of Love” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Riddle” by Nik Kershaw peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “When October Goes” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Where The Rose Is Sown” by Big Country peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Who's That Girl?” by The Flying Pickets peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “You Might Think” by The Cars peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Searchin' (I Gotta Find A Man)” by Hazell Dean peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “We're Not Gonna Take It” by Twisted Sister peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “What About Me?” by Kenny Rogers With Kim Carnes And James Ingram peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Musica” by Pierre Kartner peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Riddle Me” by UB40 peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four)” by Eurythmics peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Skin Deep” by The Stranglers peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Story Of Me” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Wanderer” by Status Quo peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Too Late For Goodbyes” by Julian Lennon peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Tossin' And Turnin'” by Windjammer peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Freedom” by Wham! peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Feel For You” by Chaka Khan peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Like A Virgin” by Madonna peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Spelar ingen roll” by Pinks peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Hello” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 25 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Want To Break Free” by Queen peaked at number 9 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Phantasmes” by Axel Bauer peaked at number 42 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪ “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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