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.
631 On This Day Articles
On This Day September 7 1985 – Ewoks Premiered on ABC
On this day September 7 1985, Ewoks premiered on ABC, bringing the lovable creatures from Return of the Jedi to Saturday morning television. The animated series followed the adventures of Wicket W Warrick and his fellow Ewoks on the forest moon of Endor, expanding their
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On This Day September 6 1985 – Michael Jackson Purchased the Publishing Rights For Majority of the Beatles’ Catalog
On this day September 6 1985, Michael Jackson made one of the boldest business moves in music history when he purchased the publishing rights to the majority of the Beatles’ catalog. The deal cost him 47.5 million dollars and gave him ownership of more than
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On This Day September 5, 1985 – John Mellencamp’s 8th Album Scarecrow was Released
On this day September 5, 1985, the eighth studio album by John Cougar Mellencamp, Scarecrow , was released. This album marked a turning point in Mellencamp’s songwriting as he leaned further into social commentary while preserving the blue collar rock roots that defined his sound.
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On This Day September 4 1985 – Baltimora Released the Album Living in the Background in Europe
On this day September 4 1985, Living in the Background , the debut album by Baltimora, was released in Europe. Best known for its high energy single Tarzan Boy, the album became an iconic part of the 1980s dance pop scene. With catchy synth lines,
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On This Day September 4 1985 – Hell Town Premiered on NBC
On this day September 4 1985, Hell Town premiered on NBC. Starring Robert Blake as Father Noah Hardstep, the series followed a tough inner city priest who balanced street smarts with sermons as he tried to steer troubled youth away from crime in a gritty
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On This Day September 2 1985 – Attitudes Premiered on Lifetime
On this day September 2 1985, Attitudes premiered on the Lifetime Channel as the network’s first original talk show. Hosted initially by Linda Dano and Nancy Glass, the show brought a fresh female-driven perspective to daytime television, offering a mix of celebrity interviews, lifestyle tips,
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On This Day September 2 1985 – Rocky Road Premiered
On this day September 2 1985, Rocky Road premiered on WTBS as one of the network’s earliest original situational comedy shows. Set in a beachfront ice cream parlor run by three orphaned siblings, the series offered a lighthearted blend of family dynamics and small business
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On This Day September 1 1985 – The American French Expedition Located the Wreckage of the RMS Titanic
On this day September 1 1985, a joint American French expedition led by Dr. Robert Ballard and Jean-Louis Michel made history by locating the wreckage of the RMS Titanic. Resting approximately 12500 feet beneath the surface of the North Atlantic Ocean, the legendary ship was
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On This Day September 30 1984 – Murder She Wrote Premiered On CBS
On this day September 30 1984, Murder She Wrote premiered on CBS, introducing television audiences to mystery writer turned amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher. Set in the quiet coastal town of Cabot Cove, Maine, the series followed Jessica as she used her keen intellect, attention to
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On This Day September 29, 1984 – Lets Go Crazy by Prince and the Revolution Became the Number One Song in America
On this day September 29, 1984 Lets Go Crazy by Prince and the Revolution became the number one song in America. Featured on the groundbreaking Purple Rain album and film soundtrack, the song captured the explosive energy, creativity, and genre blending brilliance that defined Prince’s
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On This Day September 28, 1984 – Irreconcilable Differences Premiered in Theaters
On this day September 28, 1984 Irreconcilable Differences premiered in theaters. The heartfelt comedy drama told the story of a young girl who seeks legal emancipation from her self absorbed parents, exploring themes of family, fame, and the emotional costs of ambition in a witty
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On This Day September 28, 1984 – The Wild Life Premiered in Theaters
On this day September 28, 1984 The Wild Life premiered in theaters. The teen comedy followed a group of Southern California high school graduates navigating friendships, relationships, and the ups and downs of early adulthood, capturing the carefree and rebellious spirit of 1980s youth culture.
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On This Day September 28, 1984 – Country Premiered in Theaters
On this day September 28, 1984 Country premiered in theaters. The powerful drama told the story of a Midwestern farm family struggling to hold on to their land during the agricultural crisis of the 1980s, highlighting the deep emotional and economic toll the era’s farming
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On This Day September 27, 1984 – Partners in Crime Premiered on NBC
On this day September 27, 1984 the detective drama Partners in Crime premiered on NBC. The series starred Lynda Carter and Loni Anderson as two women who discover they were both married to the same man after his death and decide to run his private
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On This Day September 27, 1984 – Alphaville Released Their Debut Album Forever Young
On this day September 27, 1984 Forever Young by Alphaville was released. The debut album from the German synth pop group became one of the defining releases of the decade, blending catchy melodies, atmospheric production, and thoughtful lyrics into a sound that helped shape the
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On This Day September 26, 1984 – Its Your Move Premiered on NBC
On this day September 26, 1984 the sitcom Its Your Move premiered on NBC. Starring Jason Bateman in one of his earliest leading roles, the series followed the schemes and misadventures of a clever teenage con artist always looking for the next way to outsmart
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On This Day September 25, 1984 – Three’s a Crowd Premiered on ABC
On this day September 25, 1984 the sitcom Three's a Crowd premiered on ABC. A direct spin off of the hit series Three’s Company, the show continued the story of Jack Tripper as he started a new chapter of his life living with his girlfriend
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On This Day September 24, 1984 – Depeche Mode Released Some Great Reward
On this day September 24, 1984 Depeche Mode released their fourth studio album, Some Great Reward . The record marked a major step forward for the band, pushing deeper into industrial and electronic sounds while exploring darker lyrical themes. The album included the hit single
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On This Day September 24, 1984 – David Bowie Released Tonight
On this day September 24, 1984 David Bowie released his sixteenth studio album, Tonight . Following the massive success of Let’s Dance , Bowie shifted toward a more relaxed and pop influenced sound, blending reggae, soul, and rock elements throughout the record. The album included
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On This Day September 24, 1984 – The Honeydrippers Released Volume One
On this day September 24, 1984 The Honeydrippers released their EP Volume One. Formed by Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin, the group was a side project that paid tribute to the rhythm and blues music of the 1950s and early 1960s. The record featured covers
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On This Day September 24, 1984 – Final Episode of Happy Days Aired
On this day September 24, 1984 the final episode of Happy Days aired, marking the end of one of television’s most beloved sitcoms. After eleven seasons, the show closed the book on the lives of the Cunningham family and their friends, who had become household
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On This Day September 23, 1984 – Paper Dolls Premiered on ABC
On this day September 23, 1984 the prime-time drama Paper Dolls premiered. The series centered on the world of fashion and modeling, following the lives of models, agents, and families caught up in the glamorous yet cutthroat industry. Paper Dolls stood out for exploring the
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On This Day September 22, 1984 – Hot Pursuit Premiered on NBC
On this day September 22, 1984 the action drama Hot Pursuit premiered on NBC. The series told the story of Jim Carver, a man wrongfully convicted of his wife’s murder, who escapes custody and sets out to prove his innocence while being chased across the
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On This Day September 22, 1984 – Finder of Lost Loves Premiered on ABC
On this day September 22, 1984 the drama series Finder of Lost Loves premiered on ABC. The show followed Cary Maxwell, a man who dedicated his life to helping others reunite with lost loves after the death of his own wife. Each episode featured a
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