Whitney Houston's self-titled album was released.
New York, New York became the official anthem of New York City.
USA for Africa record 'We Are the World'.
The first Rock in Rio music festival is held.
Paul McCartney released his song 'No More Lonely Nights.'
George Michael released his 'Careless Whisper' single.
Prince released his sixth album 'Purple Rain.'
American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen released 'Born in the USA.'
Lionel Richie's second album and best-selling of all time, 'Can't Slow Down,' was released.
Singers Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson released their song 'Say Say Say.'
Metallica released their album 'Kill 'Em All.'
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' hit number one on the Billboard 200 and stayed there for 37 weeks.
Michael Jackson's sixth studio album, 'Thriller,' was released by Epic Records.
'Eye Of The Tiger' by Survivor reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for eight weeks.
Singer Rod Stewart was robbed at gunpoint.
Ozzy Osbourne bit the head off a bat that a fan threw onto the stage during a performance in Des Moines, Iowa.
Stevie Wonder released 'That Girl,' which went on to win Billboard Song of the Year.
MTV launched, broadcasting its first music video at 12:01 am.
Bob Marley received a state funeral in Jamaica.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical 'Cats,' based on poetry by T. S. Eliot, first premiered in the West End, London.
Ebony and Ivory was recorded by Stevie Wonder & Paul McCartney.
Led Zeppelin announced their break-up, this was two months after the death of drummer John Bonham.
Heavy metal artist Ozzy Osbourne released his first solo album, 'Blizzard of Ozz.'
Paul McCartney's single 'Waterfalls' was released.
The first official rock festival took place in the Soviet Union.
Frank Sinatra performed to 175,000 people who paid to see him in Rio de Janeiro.
The British-American band, The Pretenders, released their debut album called 'Pretenders.'
Pink Floyd released their eleventh studio album titled The Wall.
Elton John collapsed on stage when performing at the Hollywood Universal Amphitheater.
Elton John and his entourage flew into Moscow, making him the first western pop star to tour the USSR.
The rockumentary film featuring The Who titled 'Kids Are All Right' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
Elvis Presley performed his final performance in Indianapolis, Indiana, US.
The Clash release their debut album of the same name.
The Sex Pistols punk rock band was fired by EMI for their bad behavior in public.
Bob Marley performed at Jaap Edenhal, Amsterdam, Netherlands, during his Rastaman Vibration tour.
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen went gold.
Legendary band Blondie released their debut single 'X-Offender.'
The most memorable concert of the decade occurred at Wembley Stadium.
Natalie Cole released her debut album titled 'Inseparable,' which went on to win two Grammys.
John Lennon sang 'Stand by Me' at his last ever solo live performance.
John Lennon's album 'Walls and Bridges' was released in the US.
Europe surrendered to ''Waterloo" as ABBA smashed the 19th Eurovision Contest in Brighton, England.
'The Way We Were' by Barbra Streisand reached number one on the Billboard 100 charts.
Elton John's 7th album, 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,' was released.
Barbra Streisand released her single 'The Way We Were.'
The Everly Brothers broke up after Phil Avery smashed guitar and stormed off stage.
Musical 'Grease' opened at the New London Theatre.
Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon' debuted on Billboard's Top 200 chart.
Singer David Bowie performed for the first time at New York City's Carnegie Hall.
Elton John's 'Honky Chateau' became his first #1 album in the US, which was a significant turning point in his career.
