admin On this day August 5 1983, Get Crazy premiered in theaters, bringing a fast paced, over the top rock and roll comedy to the big screen. Directed by Allan Arkush, the film followed the wild events surrounding a New Year’s Eve concert at a fictional
On this day August 5 1983, Risky Business premiered in theaters and launched Tom Cruise into full fledged stardom. Blending sharp satire with coming of age themes, the film followed high school senior Joel Goodson as he turns a night of bad decisions into an
On this day August 5 1985, Rum Sodomy And The Lash by The Pogues was released, marking the band’s second studio album and a defining moment in the fusion of traditional Irish folk with the raw edge of punk. Produced by Elvis Costello, the album
On this day August 5 1981, President Ronald Reagan fired 11,359 air traffic control workers after they defied his order to end a nationwide strike and return to work. The strike was led by the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization, which was seeking better pay,
On this day August 5 1989, Batdance by Prince became the number one song in America, topping the Billboard Hot 100 from August 5 through August 11. Released as the lead single from the soundtrack to the 1989 Batman film, the track captured the energy
On this day August 5 1983, Daffy Duck’s Fantastic Island premiered in theaters, bringing classic Looney Tunes characters to the big screen in a new anthology style adventure. The film featured Daffy Duck and Speedy Gonzales as island hosts granting wishes to other beloved Warner
On this day August 5 1988, Vibes premiered in theaters, offering a quirky mix of adventure, comedy, and the supernatural. Starring Cyndi Lauper in her feature film debut alongside Jeff Goldblum, the movie followed two psychics on a wild journey through the mountains of Ecuador
On this day August 5 1983, The Star Chamber premiered in theaters, offering a tense legal thriller that explored the limits of justice and the moral conflicts facing those sworn to uphold it. Starring Michael Douglas, the film followed a disillusioned judge who becomes involved
On this day August 5 1983, Cold Blooded by Rick James was released, marking his seventh studio album and another bold chapter in his trailblazing funk career. With a sound that pushed deeper into synth driven production, the album fused R and B, pop, and
On this day August 5 1983, Punch The Clock by Elvis Costello and the Attractions was released, marking the band’s eighth studio album and a shift toward a more polished, radio friendly sound. Produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley, the album blended pop hooks