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In 1981, The United Statesʹ first test-tube baby, Elizabeth Jordan Carr, was born in a Norfolk, Virginia, hospital.
In 1983, Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys drowned while taking a dip in the Pacific Ocean from his boat moored in Marina Del Rey, California. He was supposedly somewhat incapacitated by alcohol at the time. Oddly enough, he was the only authentic surfer in the band. Dennis was 39.
In 1983, The “Making Michael Jacksonʹs 'Thriller”' video was certified gold AND platinum. It was the first music video to reach either sales plateau. After that, there was also the release of “The Making of 'The Making of Michael Jacksonʹs Thriller'”, followed by “The Making of The Making of 'The Making of Michael Jacksonʹs Thriller'” and so forth and so on (joke).
In 1983, Tracy Ullman married Allan McKeown.
In 1984, Having drifted close enough to it, the citizens of Monticello finally find “The Edge Of Night.” ABC (which acquired it from CBS in 1975 when that network canceled the series) is happy to be rid of the show which, after 28 years on the air, suffered from declining clearances from its affiliates and had become too darned expensive for sponsors Proctor and Gamble to produce.
In 1984, On Another World, Cass Winthrop (Stephen Schnetzer), dressed as Krystal Lake, went to Tallboys to spy on Kathleen McKinnnon (Julie Osburn) and Tony the Tuna (George Pentecost).
In 1985, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Crazy Like a Fox”. Other Articles: Father Knows Best, Growing Pains
In 1985, R.C., “Alive and Kicking” by Simple Minds peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Emergency” by Kool and The Gang peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Love Is The Seventh Wave” by Sting peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Merry Xmas Everyone” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Party All The Time” by Eddie Murphy peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Small Town” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, CBS attempts to bring back the Old West by transporting it to the new West with the odd time-travel Western, “Outlaws.” Rod Taylor stars with Richard “Shaft” Roundtree.
In 1989, A few seconds of David Tanny was heard on the radio with Jim Zippo in the Morning on its affilliated oldies stations across America.
In 1989, On Santa Barbara, Nikki (Constance Marie) admitted to Cruz Castillo (A Martinez) that she was in the country illegally.
In 1989, “It Takes Two” single by Rob Base and D.J. E-Z Rock was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1985, “Emergency” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Miss You” by Klymaxx peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Love Is The Seventh Wave” by Sting peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Morning Desire” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Party All The Time” by Eddie Murphy peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Small Town” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Close My Eyes” by Paul Janz peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Dangerous” by Loverboy peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “It's Only Love” by Bryan Adams and Tina Turner peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Just A Motion Away” by Gino Vannelli peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Love Is The Seventh Wave” by Sting peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Sex As A Weapon” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Small Town” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Big Money” by Rush peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Who's Zoomin' Who” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “After The Love Has Gone” by Princess peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Because” by Julian Lennon peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Easier Said Than Done” by Jon Anderson peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “For You” by Snowy White peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Thank You Very Much Mr. Eastwood” by Dermot Morgan peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Walking In The Air” by Aled Jones peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “What's Your Name?” by Zinno peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, 🎄 “Merry Christmas Everyone” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, 🎄🤣 “Oh Blimey It's Christmas” by Frank Sidebottom peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, ✪✪ “Hokey Cokey” by Black Lace peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Day By Day” by Al Jarreau With Shakatak peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Gambler” by Madonna peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, 🌎 “Sun City” by Artists United Against Apartheid peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Part-Time Lover” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 3 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Power Of Love” by Jennifer Rush peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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