Pete
Mr. Eighties
- Apr 29, 2023
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I figured this would be pretty interesting. Every day if I remember I'll post what happened on this day during the 80s. If there is anything that I missed let me know.
I'll start with today May 21.
I'll start with today May 21.
- 1980 Empire Strikes Back Premiered in Theaters
- 1981 The company Transamerica Corporation sold United Artists to MGM for $380 million dollars. The New York Islanders won their second Stanley cup. The movie Death Hunt starring Charles Bronson premiered.
- 1982 the movies Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid and Fight Back premiered. Queen's Hot Space was released.
- 1983 David Bowies song China Girl became the #1 song in America.
- 1985 Joe Walsh's the Confessor and Rick James Glow albums were released.
- 1986 the movie Crawlspace premiered.
- 1987 The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd premiered on TV. Guided by Voices album Sandbox and Anvil's Strength of Steel album were released.
- 1988 the famous Sammy David Junior passed away. Cinderalla's Long Cold Winter was released.