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The 80's Datebook for December 22

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In 1980, Cover Of People: John Lennon and Yoko Ono (this tribute issue was the magazineʹs best selling issue during itʹs first two decades of publication, with over 2.6 million copies sold)

In 1980, Stiff Records released an album titled “The Wit and Wisdom of Ronald Reagan.” The record contained no sound whatsoever.

In 1980, “Streetlife Serenade” album by Billy Joel was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1981, “Private Eyes” album by Hall and Oates was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1982, Grant Aleksander debuted on Guiding Light as Phillip.

In 1984, CBS records announced plans for the release of Mick Jaggerʹs first solo album, set for February, 1985. The Rolling Stone went solo after a 20-year career with the self-proclaimed, “greatest rock ʹnʹ roll band in the world”. The album: “Sheʹs the Boss”.

In 1984, R.C., “Eat My Shorts” by Rick Dees peaked at #75 on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, R.C., “Hello Again” by The Cars peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.

In 1984, R.C., “Like A Virgin” by Madonna peaked at number one on the pop singles chart; “Weird Al” parodied it into “Like A Surgeon”. Madonnaʹs first number one hit “Like A Virgin” also is notable as the 600th chart topper of the rock era.

In 1984, R.C., “Tonight” by David Bowie peaked at #53 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, Cliff Warner (Peter Bergman) and Nina Courtlandt (Taylor Miller) married for the third time on All My Children.

In 1986, On Santa Barbara, Julia Wainwright (Nancy Lee Grahn) wanted to have a baby with Mason Capwell (Lane Davies).

In 1986, “Control — The Videos” video by Janet Jackson was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1986, “David Lee Roth” video by David Lee Roth was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1986, “Every Breath You Take Videos” video by The Police was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1986, “Get Close” album by The Pretenders was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1986, “Graceland” album by Paul Simon was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1986, “Live Without A Net” video by Van Halen was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1986, “Live” album by George Thorogood and The Destroyers was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1987, “Kick” album by INXS was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 1988, Morrissey performed for the first time as a solo act in England.

In 1989, Cold wave: -4 degrees F in Oklahoma City, -6 degrees F in Tulsa, -12 degrees F in Pitts, -18 degrees F in Denver, -23 degrees F in Kansas City, Missouri, -42 degrees F in Scottsbluff Nebraska, -47 degrees F in Hardin Mont and -60 degrees F in Black Hills South Dakota.

In 1982, "Kiss Me Goodbye" was released by 20th Century Fox; Robert Mulligan (director); Charlie Peters (screenplay); Sally Field, James Caan, Jeff Bridges, Paul Dooley, Claire Trevor, Stephen Elliott, Michael Ensign, Mildred Natwick, William Prince, Maryedith Burrell, Dorothy Fielding, Alan Haufrect; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

In 1989, "Always" was released by Universal Pictures / United Artists / Amblin Entertainment; Steven Spielberg (director); Jerry Belson, Diane Thomas (screenplay); Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, John Goodman, Brad Johnson, Audrey Hepburn, Roberts Blossom, Keith David, Marg Helgenberger, Dale Dye, Doug McGrath, Ed Van Nuys, Brian Haley, James Lashly, Michael Steve Jones; Romantic comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1989, "Music Box" was released by TriStar Pictures / Carolco Pictures; Costa-Gavras (director); Joe Eszterhas (screenplay); Jessica Lange, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Frederic Forrest, Donald Moffat, Lukas Haas, Mari Törőcsik, Elżbieta Czyżewska, James Zagel, Michael Rooker, Cheryl Lynn Bruce, Albert Hall, Ned Schmidtke, Margo Winkler, Larry Brandenburg, Ralph Foody, Zoltán Gera; Crime, Drama; Live Action

In 1989, "Tango & Cash" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Andrei Konchalovsky (director); Randy Feldman (screenplay); Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell, Jack Palance, Teri Hatcher, Brion James, Geoffrey Lewis, Eddie Bunker, James Hong, Marc Alaimo, Michael J. Pollard, Michael Jeter, Robert Z'Dar, Lewis Arquette, Roy Brocksmith, Richard Fancy, Phil Rubenstein, Clint Howard, Benny Urquidez, Billy Blanks, Kristen Dalton, Dale Swann, Glenn Morshower; Buddy Cop, Action, Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “Amnesia” by Shalamar peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Centipede” by Rebbie Jackson peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Like A Virgin” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Stranger In Town” by Toto peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Tonight” by David Bowie featuring Tina Turner peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “You're The Inspiration” by Chicago peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1984, ✪✪ “Eat My Shorts” by Rick Dees peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “All We Are” by Kim Mitchell peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Body Rock” by Maria Vidal peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1984, “I Feel For You” by Chaka Khan peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Rock You” by Helix peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Sea Of Love” by The Honeydrippers peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Strut” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1984, ✪✪ “Teacher, Teacher” by 38 Special peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “Do The Conga” by Black Lace peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Everything Must Change” by Paul Young peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Heartless” by Evelyn Thomas peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “In The Dark” by Roy Ayers peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “My Dying Machine” by Gary Numan peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Nowhere Fast” by Meat Loaf peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Valotte” by Julian Lennon peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Winners” by Ralph McTell peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, 🎄 “Another Rock and Roll Christmas” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, 🎄 “Christmas Without You” by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, 🎄 “One Christmas Catalogue” by Captain Sensible peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, ✪✪ “My White Bicycle” by neil peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1984, ✪✪ “We All Stand Together” by Paul McCartney and The Frog Chorus peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “All Cried Out” by Alison Moyet peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1984, “I Am Only Shooting Love” by Time Bandits peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Smooth Operator” by Sade peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1984, “The Wild Boys” by Duran Duran peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Too Late For Goodbyes” by Julian Lennon peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1984, ✪✪ “I'm Tuff” by George Smilovici peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “Als ik de baas zou zijn van het journaal” by Kinderen Voor Kinderen peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Everybody Join Hands '84” by Debbie peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Gisteren heeft zij mij verlaten” by Koos Alberts peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Give The Girl A Break” by Dolly Dots peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “I Should Have Known Better” by Jim Diamond peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Ik verscheurde je foto” by Koos Alberts peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “The Riddle” by Nik Kershaw peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1984, “Tonight” by David Bowie featuring Tina Turner peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “C'est un eternel besoin d'amour” by Marlène Jobert peaked at number 12 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “If This Is It” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1984, “The Wild Boys” by Duran Duran peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1984, 🎄 “Last Christmas” by Wham! peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1984, “European Queen (No More Love On The Run)” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1984, “The Wild Boys” by Duran Duran peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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