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Sugar Babies - The Burlesque Musical, starring Ann Miller and Mickey Rooney, is presented at The Mark Hellinger Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 1208 performances.
Marvin Gaye notches up his thirteenth No1 in the Billboard R'n'B singles chart in the USA with Sexual Healing.
John Cougar's album, American Fool, enters its ninth week at No1 in the USA, equalling the record set by Asia for most weeks at the top.
R.E.M. play at Tupelo’s Tavern, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, supported by Peter Holsapple.
State Of Independence by Donna Summer (written by Vangelis and Jon Anderson) enters the UK singles chart where it will peak at No14. The track features an all-star backing choir which includes Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Christopher Cross, Quincy Jones, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Lionel Richie and Dionne Warwick.
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Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes reach No1 in the Billboard Top 40 Singles chart in the USA with Up Where We Belong.
Duran Duran play the second of two nights at The Apollo, Manchester, England, UK, Europe.
The album The Nightfly by Donald Fagen, formerly of Steely Dan, enters the Billboard Albums Chart in the USA where it will peak at No11.
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On their Hide Your Sheep Tour [aka the K.A.T.N. (Kicking Ass and Taking Names tour) Tour], Van Halen play at Rupp Arena, Lexington, Kentucky, USA, supported by Joe Whiting And The Bandit Band.
Supertramp, featuring Swindon, Wiltshire, UK-born vocalist Rick Davies, enter the UK album charts with the album Famous Last Words, which will peak at No6.
Elton John plays at Caird Hall, Dundee, Scotland, UK, Europe.
A Flock Of Seagulls, remembered more for their coiffure than their music, enter the UK singles chart with Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You).
The UK's best-selling Indie album is A Broken Frame by Depeche Mode.