In 1982, Blues musician Big Joe Williams died of natural causes in Macon, Mississippi, at the age of 79. His best-known songs include “Baby Please Donʹt Go” and “Big Fat Mama.”
In 1982, The Who play what is the “last concert of our farewell tour” at Torontoʹs Maple Leaf Gardens. The show is simulcasted around America on pay-per-view satellite-cable TV to closed-circuit arena outlets. The video rights are sold to Home Box Office and video-cassettes of the event will be sold later.
In 1982, “Tootsie” starring Dustin Hoffman in drag, Jessica Lange and Teri Garr opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A. Dustin Hoffman portrays a very heterosexual out of work actor who dresses in drag…“but only because he has to” in order to get a role on a soap opera.
In 1983, In his 352nd NHL game, Wayne Gretzky scores a goal and five assists in 8-1 rout of Quebec Nordiques to record his 800th point and 500th assist; averages 2.27 points, 1.42 assists, 0.85 goals per game to start career.
In 1983, R.C., “Lick It Up” by Kiss peaked at #66 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Say It Isnʹt So” by Daryl Hall and John Oates peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “This Must Be The Place (Native Melody)” by Talking Heads peaked at #62 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, Eric Dickersonʹs 1984 NFL Record, the runningback ended the season with 2,007 rushing yards breaking O.J.'s mark in 1973.
In 1984, On Santa Barbara, Mason Capwell (Lane Davies) kept Peter Flint (Stephen Meadows) captive in a private hospital. Mason wanted Peter to hold a press conference to announce Mason did not murder Channing Capwell Jr. Peter agreed, for a price.
In 1984, “Robin Of Sherwood”, TV Adventure; debut on Showtime.
In 1984, “Run-D.M.C.” album by Run-D.M.C. was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1987, On Knots Landing, Jill confronted Val, (Joan Van Ark) accusing her of putting on a manipulative "helpless" act and using the children as "bait" to get Gary back, which she angrily denied.
In 1989, “The Simpsons Christmas Special”, whose animated stars, The Simpsons, were first seen on April 19, 1987, as a series of shorts on “The Tracey Ullman Show”, aired as a special on Fox. To buy presents for his brood, low-on-dough Homer needs to receive a sizable Christmas bonus; unfortunately, he doesnʹt get one at all. So he dips into Margeʹs mad money, the stash of bills she keeps in a glass jar hidden in her blue high-rise beehive hairdo, only fourth-grader Bart has somehow been able to get himself a tattoo, and all the moneyʹs gone to have it surgically removed. So a downcast Homer becomes a department-store Santa (“You must really love us to sink so low,” Bart tells him tenderly), earns $13, takes it to the dog track, bets it on a real dog of a dog — so slow he still hasnʹt finished — then loses his money but ends up with the pooch. And itʹs the best present anybody named Simpson ever got. Without forgoing any of the usual “Simpsons” hip satire, hilarious cynicism, and cool put-downs, “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire” is still able to be about the Christmas spirit, giving and receiving, and traditional family values. And tattoos. Have a reindeer, man. The “Simpsons” series would debut January 14, 1990. The dogʹs name? “Santaʹs Little Helper.”
In 1980, "Any Which Way You Can" was released by Warner Bros. / The Malpaso Company; Buddy Van Horn (director); Stanford Sherman, Jeremy Joe Kronsberg (screenplay); Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis, Ruth Gordon, William Smith, Barry Corbin, Harry Guardino, Michael Cavanaugh, James Gammon, John Quade, Al Ruscio, Jack Murdock, George Murdock, Dick Durock, Camila Ashlend, Anne Ramsey, Logan Ramsey, Jim Stafford, Michael Talbott, Mark L. Taylor, Jack Thibeau, Charles Walker; Action, Comedy; Live action
In 1980, "The Dogs of War" was released by United Artists; John Irvin (director); Gary DeVore, George Malko (screenplay); Christopher Walken, Tom Berenger, Colin Blakely, Hugh Millais, Paul Freeman, Jean-François Stévenin, JoBeth Williams, Maggie Scott, Robert Urquhart, Winston Ntshona, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Harlan Cary Poe, Ed O'Neill, Shane Rimmer, George Harris, David Schofield, Terence Rigby, Olu Jacobs, Alan Beckwith, Jim Broadbent; War; Live action
In 1980, "Nightkill" was released by Cine Artist Film; Ted Post (director); Joan Andre (screenplay); Jaclyn Smith, Mike Connors, James Franciscus, Robert Mitchum, Fritz Weaver, Sybil Danning, Belinda Mayne, Michael Anderson Jr., Tina Menard, Melanie MacQueen; Crime, Horror, Thriller; Live action
In 1982, "Best Friends" was released by Warner Bros. / Timberlane Productions; Norman Jewison (director); Valerie Curtin, Barry Levinson (screenplay); Burt Reynolds, Goldie Hawn, Ron Silver, Jessica Tandy, Barnard Hughes, Audra Lindley, Keenan Wynn, Carol Locatell, Noah Hathaway, Richard Libertini, Valerie Curtin; Romance, Comedy; Live Action
In 1982, "The Dark Crystal" was released by Universal Pictures / Associated Film Distribution / Henson Associates / ITC Entertainment; Jim Henson, Frank Oz (directors); David Odell (screenplay); Stephen Garlick, Lisa Maxwell, Billie Whitelaw, Percy Edwards, Barry Dennen, Michael Kilgarriff, Jerry Nelson, Steve Whitmire, Thick Nelson, Brian Muehl, John Baddeley, David Buck, Charles Collingwood, Sean Barrett, Toby Philpott, Joseph O'Conor, David Greenaway, Jean Pierre Amiel, Hugh Spight, Robbie Barnett, Swee Lim, Simon Williamson, Hus Levant, Miki Iveria, Patrick Monckton, Sue Weatherby; Adventure, Family, Fantasy; Live Action
In 1982, "Harry Tracy, Desperado" was released by Astral Films; William A. Graham (director); David Lee Henry, R. Lance Hill (screenplay); Bruce Dern, Gordon Lightfoot, Helen Shaver, Michael C. Gwynne; Drama, Western; Live Action
In 1982, "Six Weeks" was released by Universal Pictures / PolyGram Filmed Entertainment; Tony Bill (director); David Seltzer (screenplay); Dudley Moore, Mary Tyler Moore, Katherine Healy, Shannon Wilcox; Drama; Live Action
In 1982, "Tootsie" was released by Columbia Pictures / Mirage Enterprises; Sydney Pollack (director); Larry Gelbart, Murray Schisgal (screenplay); Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman, Charles Durning, Doris Belack, Bill Murray, Sydney Pollack, George Gaynes, Geena Davis, Lynne Thigpen, Ellen Foley, Christine Ebersole, Anne Shropshire, Amy Lawrence, Susan Egbert; Romance, Comedy; Live Action
In 1982, "Trail of the Pink Panther" was released by United Artists / MGM/UA Entertainment Company / Blake Edwards Entertainment; Blake Edwards (director/screenplay); Frank Waldman, Tom Waldman, Geoffrey Edwards (screenplay); Peter Sellers (died 1980), David Niven, Herbert Lom, Richard Mulligan, Joanna Lumley, Capucine, Robert Loggia, Harvey Korman, Burt Kwouk, André Maranne, Graham Stark, Ronald Fraser, Colin Blakely, Peter Arne, Harold Kasket, Daniel Peacock, Denise Crosby, Leonard Rossiter, Dudley Sutton, Marne Maitland, Liz Smith, Harold Berens, Claire Davenport, Robert Wagner, Claudia Cardinale, Colin Gordon, Lucca Mezzofanti; Comedy; Live Action
In 1984, "A Christmas Carol" was released by CBS / 20th Television / Entertainment Partners Ltd.; Clive Donner (director); Roger O. Hirson (screenplay); George C. Scott, Frank Finlay, David Warner, Susannah York, Edward Woodward, Roger Rees, Angela Pleasence, Michael Carter, Anthony Walters, Caroline Langrishe, Lucy Gutteridge, Nigel Davenport, Joanne Whalley, Timothy Bateson, Michael Gough, John Quarmby, Peter Woodthorpe, Liz Smith, John Sharp, Derek Francis, Brian Pettifer, Cathryn Harrison, Mark Strickson, Danny Davies, Catherine Hall; Family, Fantasy, Drama; Live Action
In 1988, “Giving You The Best That I Got” by Anita Baker peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Won't Stand In Your Way” by Stray Cats peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “If Love Should Go” by The Streets peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Lick It Up” by KISS peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Say It Isn't So” by Daryl Hall and John Oates peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Spy In The House Of Love” by Was (Not Was) peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)” by Talking Heads peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Waiting For A Star To Fall” by Boy Meets Girl peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “What's New” by Linda Ronstadt With The Nelson Riddle Orchestra peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “You Don't Believe” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, ⏺ “White Lines (Don't Do It)” by Melle Mel and The Furious Five peaked at number 101 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Lick It Up” by KISS peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Say Say Say” by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love” by Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Why Me?” by Irene Cara peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Domino Dancing” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 17 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “How Can I Fall?” by Breathe peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Wish There Was A Way” by Diamond In The Rough peaked at number 74 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Kissing A Fool” by George Michael peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Hippy Hippy Shake” by The Georgia Satellites peaked at number 46 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Walk On Water” by Eddie Money peaked at number 10 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “As Long As You Follow” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Baby Can I Hold You?” by Tracy Chapman peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Born To Be My Baby” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Check This Out” by Hardhouse peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Club Fantastic” by Wham! peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Believe The Hype” by Mista E peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Scandalize Mine” by Sugar Bear peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Hello Mum” by Adrian Gurvitz peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hot Mix 3” by Bootleggers peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “How Can I Fall?” by Breathe peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Imagine / Jealous Guy” by John Lennon and The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Kiss Me Deadly” by Lita Ford peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Mama” by Brian and Michael peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Please Don't Fall In Love” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Road To Our Dream” by T'Pau peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Steamhammer Sam” by Intaferon peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “That's All” by Genesis peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Tied Up” by Yello peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Too Late” by Def Leppard peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Waiting In Vain” by Total Contrast peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Where Are The Boys” by Rockers peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “World To Me” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah” by The Pogues peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, 🎄 “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)/Thank You For A Good Year” by Alexander O'Neal peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, ⛪ “Jesus Loves Us All” by Renée and Renato peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, ✪✪ “I Taut I Taw A Puddy Tat” by Mel Blanc peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “Kenny The Kangaroo” by Michael Barrymore peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “Strip” by Adam Ant peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Bring Me Some Water” by Melissa Etheridge peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Come Back and Stay” by Paul Young peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Need Love” by Johnny Diesel and The Injectors peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Want Your Love” by Transvision Vamp peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Islands In The Stream” by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Life Gets Better” by Graham Parker peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Revolution Baby” by Transvision Vamp peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Soldier Of Fortune” by John Paul Young peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Staring At The Embers / Through The Years” by Tim Finn peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “The Vasectomy Song” by John Williamson peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “As Good As It Gets” by Coconut Rough peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Can't We Start Over” by Anne Montgomery peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Club Tropicana” by Wham! peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Dancing With Myself” by Billy Idol With Generation X peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Good Lovin'” by Bobby McFerrin peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Islands In The Stream” by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Kokomo” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love, Truth and Honesty” by Bananarama peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Pour Some Sugar On Me” by Def Leppard peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Rockit” by Herbie Hancock peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Snapper” by Snapper peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Teardrops” by Womack and Womack peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Too Lazy” by Diatribe peaked at number 47 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Touch” by Noiseworks peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, 🎄🤣 “Snoopy's Christmas” by The Royal Guardsmen peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “This Is Not A Love Song” by PiL (Public Image Limited) peaked at number 45 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Annabelle” by The Shorts peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “As Long As You Follow” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “In 't diepst van je hart” by Frank and Mirella peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Just Be Good To Me” by The S.O.S. Band peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Magnetic” by Earth, Wind and Fire peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Manhattan” by G'Race peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Never Trust A Stranger” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Pleasure” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Party” by Kraze peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Way You Love Me” by Karyn White peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Till I Loved You” by Barbra Streisand and Don Johnson peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Twist In My Sobriety” by Tanita Tikaram peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “We Call It Acieed” by D-Mob featuring Gary Haisman peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Zondag” by André Hazes peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Keine Angst hat der Papa mir gesagt (Keine Angst hat die Mama mir gesagt)” by Stephan Remmler peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Lovely Day [Sunshine Mix]” by Bill Withers peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Secret Land” by Sandra peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Shadow On The Wall” by Mike Oldfield featuring Roger Chapman peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Stand Up For Your Love Rights” by Yazz peaked at number 29 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Boxer” by Rockip peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Si tu veux le savoir” by Marc Lavoine peaked at number 11 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Super Fly Guy” by S'Express peaked at number 24 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Only Way Is Up” by Yazz and The Plastic Population peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1983, “They Don't Know” by Tracey Ullman peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Why Me?” by Irene Cara peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, “All Night Long (All Night)” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Jerusalemme” by Pino Panduri peaked at number 18 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love House” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 19 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Orinoco Flow” by Enya peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Say Say Say” by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Till I Can't Take No More” by Eddy Grant peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Why Me?” by Irene Cara peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “You Can't Stop The Fire” by Transit peaked at number 22 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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