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In 1981, R.C., “WKRP In Cincinnatti” by Steve Carlisle peaked at #65 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, The number one selling album: “FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK WE SALUTE YOU” from AC/DC
In 1982, The Man of the Year in “TIME” magazine was a non-human for the first time. A computer received the honors as 1982's “greatest influence for good or evil.”
In 1983, On Another World, lovers Carl Hutchins (Charles Keating) and Felicia Gallant (Linda Dano) spent the morning in bed.
In 1984, “Give My Regards To Broad Street” album by Paul McCartney was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1984, “Make It Big” album by Wham! was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1986, On All My Children, Tad Martin (Michael E. Knight) left Pine Valley.
In 1986, on Days of Our Lives, Judi Evans debuted as Adrienne.
In 1986, TVʹs longest-running drama was seen for the last time after 35 years as “Search for Tomorrow” ended a 35-year stay on television this day. The show ends with two main characters almost finding it, as the newly married Patti Barron announces to her neighbor Stu Bergman, “Tomorrow — I canʹt wait.” The program, seen on CBS, then moved to NBC, included show veterans, Wayne Rogers, Jill Clayburgh, Morgan Fairchild and Don Knotts. They never did find tomorrow, but they did find something else…whereever the Edge of Night was located!
In 1987, R.C., “Animal” by Def Leppard peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “True Faith” by New Order peaked at #32 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, In what marked the beginning of a reign on any category that not even the Beatles and Star Wars could stay at number one for their corresponding categories, the CBS soap opera “The Young and The Restless”, began a streak of well over 1,560 weeks (as of the end of 2018) as daytimeʹs top serial, holding the number one spot against such veteran competition as “General Hospital” and “Days of Our Lives,” keeping viewers hooked on the lives and loves of the residents of fictional Genoa City. Soaps such as “Sunset Beach” and “The City” came and went while this soap was on top. Although other network non-soap daytime shows had since topped it, it has been the number one rated daytime soap opera since this date in 1988 until mid-May 2020 when “General Hospital” was the soaper to finally knock “Restless” from that rank on that chart.
In 1988, On All My Children: shots and wedding bells rang out at Nico Kelly and Julie Chandlerʹs wedding. The minister was actually the groomʹs violent uncle, Creed. The cops shot Creed before he could kill the bride.
In 1984, "Mrs. Soffel" was released by MGM/UA; Gillian Armstrong (director); Ron Nyswaner (screenplay); Diane Keaton, Mel Gibson, Matthew Modine, Edward Herrmann, Trini Alvarado, Jennifer Dundas, Danny Corkill, Harley Cross, Terry O'Quinn, Pippa Pearthree, William Youmans, Maury Chaykin, Joyce Ebert, Wayne Robson, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Les Rubie, Paula Trueman, Katie McCombs, William Duell, Walter Massey; Drama; Live Action
In 1987, “Animal” by Def Leppard peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Castles In The Air” by Don McLean peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Let Me Love You Once” by Greg Lake peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Lovers Lane” by Georgio peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Steal The Night” by Stevie Woods peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Woman In Me” by Crystal Gayle peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “True Faith” by New Order peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You And Me Tonight” by Deja peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Can't Stay Away From You” by Gloria Estefan And The Miami Sound Machine peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Catch Me (I'm Falling)” by Pretty Poison peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Closer Every Day” by The Jitters peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Could've Been” by Tiffany peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Crazy” by Icehouse peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Desire” by Roni Griffith peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Don't Shed A Tear” by Paul Carrack peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Everywhere” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Harden My Heart” by Quarterflash peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Live For Your Love” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “In God's Country” by U2 peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Julian” by Alta Moda peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Motortown” by The Kane Gang peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Never Thought (That I Could Love)” by Dan Hill peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Oh No” by The Commodores peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Once Upon A Long Ago” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Only The Strong Survive” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Pop Goes The World” by Men Without Hats peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Shake Your Love” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Tell It To My Heart” by Taylor Dayne peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “That's What Love Is All About” by Michael Bolton peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Trouble” by Lindsey Buckingham peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “True Faith” by New Order peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “True Love Will Find A Way” by Patrick Norman peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “When A Man Loves A Woman” by Luba peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Yesterday's Songs” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Pop Goes The World” by Men Without Hats peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Shake Your Love” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 15 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “So Emotional” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 9 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Valerie [1987]” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 17 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, ✪ “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪ “Hokey Cokey” by Snowmen peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪ “One Nine For Santa” by Fogwell Flax And Ankle Biters From Freehold Junior School peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, ✪ “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” by Comic Relief Presents Mel And Kim Performed By Kim Wilde And Mel Smith peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪ “Stars Over 45” by Chas 'n' Dave peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “E.S.P.” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye” by Simply Red peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Footsteps” by Showaddywaddy peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Could Never Miss You (More Than I Do)” by Lulu peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “In God's Country” by U2 peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me” by The Smiths peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “On The Turning Away” by Pink Floyd peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Perhaps Love” by John Denver And Plácido Domingo peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Reason To Live” by KISS peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Rock And Roll” by Status Quo peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Sing For Ever” by St. Philip's Choir peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Spirits In The Material World” by The Police peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Tighten Up (I Just Can't Stop Dancin')” by Wally Jump Junior And The Criminal Element peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Touched By The Hand Of God” by New Order peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Trini Trax” by Trini Lopez peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “True Devotion” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Wake Up Dead” by Megadeth peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Wedding Bells” by Godley And Creme peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “When A Child Is Born” by Johnny Mathis And Gladys Knight peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Wild Is The Wind” by David Bowie peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Young Turks” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪ “Merry Bloody Xmas / Gaylene (I Left a Broken 'Eart in Broken Hill)” by Sanity Clause peaked at number 67 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) / Minstrel Gigolo” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Green Door / Don't Turn Your Back” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I / The Oath” by KISS peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I'm Lucky / Shine” by Joan Armatrading peaked at number 77 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Let Her Dance / We Don't Get Along” by Phil Seymour peaked at number 69 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Spasticus Autisticus / Spasticus Autisticus (Instrumental)” by Ian Dury peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Criticize” by Alexander O'Neal peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Daddy's Home” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Don't Turn Me Away” by 10cc peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Een klein momentje” by Apollo Trio peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Everlasting Love” by Sandra peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Ga niet weg van mij” by Benny Neyman peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I'm So Sorry” by José [NL] peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “One Of Us” by ABBA peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Paid In Full” by Eric B. And Rakim peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Saturday Nights” by Patricia Paay peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Spirits In The Material World” by The Police peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Look Of Love” by Madonna peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Winter in Hamburg” by Frank Boeijen Groep peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else” by Charlee peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Some People” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Under Pressure” by Queen And David Bowie peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, “You Drive Me Crazy” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Tous les bateaux s'envolent” by Michel Sardou peaked at number 8 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Vingt ans” by Pierre Bachelet peaked at number 9 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Ruby (Don't Take Your Love To Town)” by Gary Holton And Casino Steel peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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