On This Day During the 80s
Travel back through the 1980s and discover what happened on this day in music, movies, television, pop culture and more.
389 On This Day Articles
On This Day August 15 1983 – Prisoners of the Lost Universe Premiered in Theaters
On this day August 15 1983, Prisoners of the Lost Universe premiered, delivering a mix of science fiction, fantasy, and offbeat adventure that has since become a cult favorite. The film centers on three strangers, a TV reporter, a scientist, and a rugged outdoorsman who
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On This Day August 15 1983 – Escape from the Bronx Premiered in Theaters
On this day August 15 1983, Escape from the Bronx premiered, continuing the dystopian saga set in a chaotic future New York. Picking up after its predecessor, this sequel thrusts viewers into a burned-out urban wasteland ruled by gangs and corruption. A lone hero takes
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On This Day August 15 1983 – Flick of the Switch by AC/DC Was Released
On this day August 15 1983, Flick of the Switch hit record stores as the ninth studio album from AC/DC. The band stripped things back for this release, aiming for a raw and unpolished sound that returned to the basics of their hard rock roots.
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On This Day August 15 1983 – Next Position Please by Cheap Trick Was Released
On this day August 15 1983, Next Position Please arrived as the seventh studio album from Cheap Trick. Produced by Todd Rundgren, the record leaned into a polished power pop sound while still keeping the band’s signature rock edge. The album delivered catchy hooks, tight
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On This Day August 15 1983 – Rant N’ Rave with the Stray Cats Was Released
On this day August 15 1983, Rant N' Rave with the Stray Cats hit record stores as the third studio album from the Stray Cats. Coming off the success of their breakthrough release Built for Speed, the band continued to ride the rockabilly revival wave
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On This Day August 15 1983 – Islands in the Stream by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton Was Released
On this day August 15 1983, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton teamed up for the release of Islands in the Stream , a duet that would go on to become one of the most iconic collaborations of the decade. Written by the Bee Gees, the
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On This Day August 12 1983 – Cujo Premiered in Theaters
On this day August 12 1983, Cujo premiered in theaters, bringing Stephen King's terrifying vision to the big screen. Based on his 1981 novel, the film told the chilling story of a rabid Saint Bernard that traps a mother and her young son inside their
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On This Day August 12 1983 – Curse of the Pink Panther Premiered in Theaters
On this day August 12 1983, Curse of the Pink Panther premiered in theaters. The film was the tenth entry in the long running Pink Panther series and marked the second attempt to continue the franchise following the death of Peter Sellers, who had famously
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On This Day August 12 1983 – The Man Who Wasnt There Premiered in Theaters
On this day August 12 1983, The Man Who Wasnt There premiered in theaters. This science fiction comedy starred Steve Guttenberg as a government agent who becomes invisible after a bizarre scientific experiment. Combining slapstick humor with a spy thriller premise, the film aimed to
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On This Day August 12 1983 – Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 Premiered in Theaters
On this day August 12 1983, Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 premiered in theaters. The third installment in the high speed comedy franchise returned to the open road with Sheriff Buford T. Justice taking center stage. With Burt Reynolds limited to a brief cameo,
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On This Day August 10 1983 – Rufus Released Stompin at the Savoy Live Album
On this day August 10 1983, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan released the double album Stompin at the Savoy Live Album . The project included a dynamic live performance recorded at the Savoy Theatre in New York City along with four brand new studio tracks. It
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On This Day August 9 1983 – The Animals Released Their Album Ark
On this day August 9 1983, Ark was released by The Animals, marking the band’s fifteenth studio album and their return to the spotlight after a long hiatus. This release brought the original lineup back together for a reunion effort that balanced their classic blues
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On This Day August 8 1983 – NBC News at Sunrise Premiered on NBC
On this day August 8 1983, NBC News at Sunrise premiered on NBC as the network’s early morning newscast, airing before the Today show. Designed to provide viewers with national and international headlines, weather updates, and business news, it offered a calm and straightforward presentation
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On This Day August 8 1983 – Billy Joel Released His Ninth Album An Innocent Man
On this day August 8 1983, An Innocent Man was released, marking Billy Joel’s ninth studio album and one of the most beloved records of his career. A stylistic tribute to the sounds of the late 1950s and early 1960s, the album was Joel’s nostalgic
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On This Day August 8 1983 – The Chameleons Released Their Debut Album Script of the Bridge
On this day August 8 1983, Script of the Bridge was released by The Chameleons, marking their debut studio album and introducing their richly textured post punk sound to the world. Hailing from Manchester, the band delivered a powerful blend of atmospheric guitar work, emotional
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On This Day August 5 1983 – Risky Business Premiered In Theaters
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
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On This Day August 5 1983 – Get Crazy Premiered In Theaters
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
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On This Day August 5 1983 – The Star Chamber Premiered In Theaters
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
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On This Day August 5 1983 – Twice Upon A Time Premiered In Theaters
On this day August 5 1983, Twice Upon A Time premiered in theaters, delivering one of the most visually unique animated films of the decade. Produced by George Lucas and directed by John Korty and Charles Swenson, the movie used a blend of cut out
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On This Day August 5 1983 – Daffy Duck’s Fantastic Island Premiered In Theaters
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
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On This Day August 5 1983 – Cold Blooded By Rick James Was Released
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
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On This Day August 5 1983 – Punch The Clock By Elvis Costello And The Attractions Was Released
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
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On This Day August 2 1983 – Lawyers In Love By Jackson Browne Was Released
On this day August 2 1983, Lawyers in Love by Jackson Browne was released, marking his seventh studio album and a noticeable shift in sound and tone. Moving away from the more introspective style of his earlier work, Browne embraced a sharper, satirical edge with
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On This Day August 1 1983 – Bette Midler Released Her Album No Frills
On this day August 1 1983, No Frills was released as the sixth studio album by Bette Midler. Best known for her theatrical flair and emotional ballads, Midler took a fresh turn with this release, embracing a more modern rock and new wave influence while
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