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In 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed into a law legislation creating a $1.6 billion environmental “superfund” to pay for cleaning up chemical spills and toxic waste dumps.
In 1981, Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Aliʹs 61st and last fight; loses to Trevor Berbick by unanimous decision in ten rounds at Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre, Nassau, Bahamas.
In 1982, Dan Fouts of the San Diego Chargers passed for 444 yards and five touchdowns in a 41-37 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. San Franciscoʹs Joe Montana passed for 356 yards and set an NFL record with five consecutive games of 300-or-more-yards passing.
In 1982, R.C., “Itʹs Raining Again” by Supertramp peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Mickey” by Toni Basil peaked at number one on the pop singles chart; “Weird Al” parodied it into “Ricky”, his first Hot 100 hit single. The chorus: “Hey Mickey, youʹre so fine, youʹre so fine, you blow my mind, hey Mickey, hey Mickey.”
In 1982, R.C., “Rock This Town” by Stray Cats peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Shadows Of The Night” by Pat Benetar peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Steppin' Out” by Joe Jackson peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “The Elvis Medley” by Elvis Presley peaked at #71 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, Mary Tyler Moore returns to a newsroom, albeit a trashy newspaper, in the new CBS sitcom, “Mary.” James Farentino and John Astin costar. The show only lasts until April, but its cancellation is a blessing in disguise for one of Mary’ s office coworkers: Next up for Katey Sagal is a long-running role as Peg Bundy.
In 1985, Members of the Chicago Bears football team, dubbed the “Shufflin' Crew,” declared their intention to appear in, and win, the Super Bowl and released their rap single, “Superbowl Shuffle.” The Bears did go on to Super Bowl victory, defeating the New England Patriots, 46-10.
In 1985, On Guiding Light, Reva Shayne Lewis (Kim Zimmer) told Miss Sally Gleason (Patricia Barry) she would not let her stop her wedding to Kyle Sampson (Larkin Malloy), threatening to reveal to Kyle that he was the son of H.B. Lewis.
In 1985, The most expensive non-oil acquisition in U.S. history took place when the General Electric Company agreed to buy RCA Corporation for $6.3 billion in a deal that also included NBC radio and television. The conglomerate would bring in about $39 billion in revenues. David Letterman is *not pleased* by the new owners of his network (G.E. Sucks).
In 1987, On One Life to Live, Max Holden and Tina Lord Roberts got engaged
In 1987, “The Wilton North Report” debuts on Fox and instantly bombs. “Wilton” is produced by former “Late Night” (and Lettermanʹs morning show) producer Barry Sand.
In 1981, "Buddy Buddy" was released by United Artists; Billy Wilder (director/screenplay); I.A.L. Diamond (screenplay); Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Paula Prentiss, Klaus Kinski, Dana Elcar, Miles Chapin, Ed Begley Jr., Michael Ensign, Joan Shawlee, Ben Lessy, John Schubeck, Myrna Dell, Fil Formicola, C.J. Hunt, Bette Raya, Ronnie Sperling, Suzie Galler, Frank Farmer, Tom Kindle, Biff Manard; Comedy; Live Action
In 1981, "Dawn of the Mummy" was released by Harmony Gold USA / Goldfrab Distribution; Frank Agrama (director/screenplay); Ronald Dobrin, Daria Price (screenplay); Ahmed Rateb, Brenda King, Barry Sattels, George Peck, John Salvo, Ibrahim Khan, Joan Levy, Ellen Faison, Dianne Beatty, Ali Gohar, Bahar Saied, Ali Azab, Ahamed Labab, Laila Nasr, Kandarp Raval; Horror; Live Action
In 1981, "Four Friends" was released by Filmways Pictures; Arthur Penn (director); Steve Tesich (screenplay); Craig Wasson, Jodi Thelen, Michael Huddleston, Jim Metzler, Miklos Simon, Elizabeth Lawrence, Julia Murray, Reed Birney, James Leo Herlihy, Lois Smith, Glenne Headly; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1981, "Pennies from Heaven" was released by United Artists; Herbert Ross (director); Dennis Potter (screenplay); Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Christopher Walken, Jessica Harper, Vernel Bagneris, John McMartin, John Karlen, Jay Garner, Tommy Rall, Nancy Parsons, Duke Stroud, Will Hare, Robert Fitch, Eliska Krupka, Raleigh Bond; Musical, Romance, Drama; Live Action
In 1981, "Rollover" was released by Warner Bros.; Alan J. Pakula (director); David Shaber (screenplay); Jane Fonda, Kris Kristofferson, Hume Cronyn, Josef Sommer, Bob Gunton; Thriller; Live Action
In 1982, "Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann" was released by Jensen Farley Pictures / Zoomo Production; William Dear (director/screenplay); Michael Nesmith (screenplay); Fred Ward, Peter Coyote, Belinda Bauer, Ed Lauter, Tracey Walter, L.Q. Jones, Richard Masur, Chris Mulkey, Macon McCalman, Michael Nesmith; Action; Live Action
In 1985, "The Jewel of the Nile" was released by 20th Century Fox; Lewis Teague (director); Mark Rosenthal, Lawrence Konner (screenplay); Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito, Spiros Focás, Avner Eisenberg, Hamid Fillali, Daniel Peacock, Holland Taylor, Guy Cuevas, The Flying Karamazov Brothers, Peter De Palma, Mark Daly Richards; Action, Adventure, Romance, Comedy; Live Action
In 1987, "Cold Steel" was released by CineTel Films; Dorothy Ann Puzo (director/screenplay); Lisa M. Hansen, Michael Sonye, Moe Quigley (screenplay); Brad Davis, Sharon Stone, Jonathan Banks, Jay Acavone, Adam Ant; Thriller; Live Action
In 1987, "Throw Momma from the Train" was released by Orion Pictures; Danny DeVito (director); Stu Silver (screenplay); Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, Anne Ramsey, Kim Greist, Kate Mulgrew, Branford Marsalis, Rob Reiner, Bruce Kirby, Farley Granger, Robert Walker, Oprah Winfrey; Comedy; Live Action
In 1987, "Wall Street" was released by 20th Century Fox; Oliver Stone (director/screenplay); Stanley Weiser (screenplay); Michael Douglas, Charlie Sheen, Daryl Hannah, Martin Sheen, Hal Holbrook, Terence Stamp, James Karen, Sean Young, James Spader, Tamara Tunie, Franklin Cover, John C. McGinley, Frank Adonis, John Capodice, Josh Mostel, Ann Talman, Andrea Thompson, Lauren Tom, Michael O'Donoghue, Cecilia Peck, Paul Guilfoyle, Annie McEnroe, Grant Shaud, Saul Rubinek, Sean Stone, Adelle Lutz, Sylvia Miles, Richard Dysart, Millie Perkins, Oliver Stone; Drama; Live Action
In 1988, "Roots: The Gift" was released by ABC / Warner Bros. Television Distribution / David L. Wolper Productions; Kevin Hooks (director); D.M. Eyre Jr. (screenplay); LeVar Burton, Louis Gossett Jr., Shaun Cassidy, Jerry Hardin, Kate Mulgrew, Avery Brooks, Michael Learned, John McMartin, Annabella Price, Fran Bennett, Tim Russ, Jimmie F. Skaggs, Alex Haley; Drama, History; Live Action
In 1982, “Be My Lady” by Jefferson Starship peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “It's Raining Again” by Supertramp peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Rock This Town” by Stray Cats peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Shadows Of The Night” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Steppin' Out” by Joe Jackson peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Elvis Medley” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Theme From 'Dynasty'” by Bill Conti and His Orchestra peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, ⏺🤣 “Mickey” by Toni Basil peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪✪ “Peek-A-Boo!” by Devo peaked at number 106 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I.G.Y. (What A Beautiful World)” by Donald Fagen peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Love Come Down” by Evelyn 'Champagne' King peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Love Me Tomorrow” by Chicago peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Muscles” by Diana Ross peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Situation” by Yazoo peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Soldier” by The Payola$ peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪✪ “Dirty Laundry” by Don Henley peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Confess” by The (English) Beat peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Melt / Il Est Ne Le Devin Enfant” by Siouxsie and The Banshees peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Rio” by Duran Duran peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Other Side Of Love” by Yazoo peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Uncertain Smile” by The The peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Where The Heart Is” by Soft Cell peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You)” by A Flock Of Seagulls peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “It Started With A Kiss / Emotion Explosion” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “It's Raining Again / Bonnie” by Supertramp peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Day Before You Came / Cassandra” by ABBA peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪✪ “Pass The Dutchie / Please Give Love A Chance” by Musical Youth peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Big Fun” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number 40 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Don't Go” by Yazoo peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Heartbroke” by Ricky Skaggs peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Hi-Fidelity” by The Kids From Fame peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Hot Guitars” by P. G. and The Hot Tips peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Julia” by Dennis O'Brien peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Rolling Moon” by The Chills peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had To Swallow)” by The Jam peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “When I Dream” by Suzanne Prentice peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Cheerio” by Vanessa [NL] peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Die Hard Lover” by Loverde and Patrick Cowley peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Follow Me” by Demis Roussos peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Good News, Bad News” by Lori Spee peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Hangin'” by Chic peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Heard It On The Radio” by Guys and Dolls peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I'll Be Satisfied” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I.G.Y. (What A Beautiful World)” by Donald Fagen peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Love Is All Is All Right” by UB40 peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Maneater” by Daryl Hall and John Oates peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Nipple To The Bottle” by Grace Jones peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Good Times” by José [NL] peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Twenty Four Hours” by Earth and Fire peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You)” by A Flock Of Seagulls peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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