#1 Songs in America
(July 12th)
1980 - "Coming Up"
Paul McCartney
6/28 - 7/18
1981 - "Bette Davis Eyes"
Kim Carnes
6/27 - 7/24
1982 - "Don't You Want Me"
The Human League
7/3 - 7/23
1983 - "Every Breath You Take"
The Police
7/9 - 9/2
1984 - "When Doves Cry"
Prince
7/7 - 8/10
1985 - "Sussudio"
Phil Collins
7/6 - 7/12
1986 - "Holding Back the Years"
Simply Red
7/12 - 7/18
1987 - "Alone"
Heart
7/11 - 7/31
1988 - "The Flame"
Cheap Trick
7/9 - 7/22
1989 - "Good Thing"
Fine Young Cannnibals
7/8 - 7/14
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"Holding Back the Years" Became the #1 Song in America
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1986 - “Holding Back the Years” by Simply Red Became the #1 Song in America
* #1 Song in America from July 12 - 18
Also Hit #1 in Canada and Ireland
July 12th in 80s History
Headlines
(July 12th)
1985 - Explorers Premiered in Theaters
* Starring Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix and Jason Presson
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1986 - Bananarama Released Their 3rd Album, True Confession
* Featuring “Venus”
1988 - The American League Beat the National League 2 - 1 In the 59th All-Star Game
Location: Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati)
MVP: Terry Steinbach (Oakland A's)
Happy 80s Birthdays
1937 - Bill Cosby (Actor) The Cosby Show
1943 - Christine McVie (Keyboardist) Fleetwood Mac
1948 - Ben Burtt (Director) E.T.
1948 - Richard Simmons (TV Personality)
1951 - Cheryl Ladd (Actress) Charlie’s Angels
1951 - Jamey Sheridan (Actor) Jumpin’ Jack Flash
1954 - Eric Adams (Singer) Manowar
1956 - Mel Harris (Actress) Thirtysomething
1956 - Mario Soto (Baseball)
1958 - Tonya Williams (Actress)
Fun Fact!
In 1984 Mario Soto Lost a No-Hitter With 2 Outs in the 9th Inning
* George Hendrick Hit a Home Run
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Other Notable Birthdays
Rene Goulet (Wrestling)
July 12, 1932 - May 25, 2019
Passed Away at Age 86 (Unknown)
Won the WWF Tag Team Championship in 1971 With Partner Karl Kotch
* Beat Luke Graham and Tarzan Tyler
Eric Carr (Drummer)
July 12, 1950 - November 24, 1991
Passed Away at Age 41 from Heart Cancer
Best Known as "The Fox” For KISS
Charlie Murphy (Comedian)
July 12, 1959 - April 12, 2017
Passed Away at Age 57 from Leukemia
Best Known For The Chappelle Show
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Passed Away
(On This Day)
Kelly Preston
Passed Away on July 12, 2020 at Age 57 from Breast Cancer
Played Deborah in the 1985 Film, Secret Admirer
* Married to John Travolta
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80s Movies
(Released On This Day)
1985 - Explorers
Director: Joe Dante
Starring: Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix and Jason Presson
Budget: $23 Million
Box Office: $9.9 Million
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80s Television
(On This Day)
No 80s TV Debuts or Finales On This Day
Fun Fact!
Michael J. Fox Won an Emmy Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series 3 Years in a Row (1986, 1987, 1988) for His Role as Alex P. Keaton on Family Ties
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80s Music
(Albums Released On This Day)
1982 - Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Soundtrack)
Billboard Charts: # 63
* Reached #5 on the Country Charts
1986 - True Confession
Bananarama (3rd Album)
Billboard Charts: #15
* Featuring “Venus”
1988 - Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson (Debut Album)
Billboard Charts: # 54
1989 - Blood, Sweat and No Tears
Sick of It All (Debut Album)
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80s Sports
(On This Day)
1986 - Evander Holyfield Beat Dwight Muhammad Qawi by Split Decision (15 Rounds) to Win the WBA Cruiserweight Title
1988 - The American League Won the All-Star Game 2 - 1 at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati
Attendance: 55,837
MVP: Terry Steinbach (A’s)
1989 - New York Yankees Pitcher, Ron Guidry Retired From Baseball
* Played 14 Seasons With the Yankees
Record: 170 - 91
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Other Notable Dates
(On July 12th)
1862 - The Medal of Honor Was First Recognized by US Congress
1962 - The Rolling Stones Performed For the First Time
* Marquee Club in London
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