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 29 1980 – A by Jethro Tull Was Released in the UK
On this day August 29 1980, A by Jethro Tull was released in the United Kingdom. Originally intended as a solo project by Ian Anderson, the album was eventually released under the band’s name and marked a shift in sound toward synthesizers and a more
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On This Day August 29 1980 – Signing Off by UB40 Was Released
On this day August 29 1980, Signing Off by UB40 was released. The debut album from the British reggae band delivered a socially conscious and musically rich statement that set them apart from their peers. Blending politically charged lyrics with dub inspired rhythms and sax
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On This Day August 29 1980 – He Knows You Are Alone Premiered in Theaters
On this day August 29 1980, He Knows You Are Alone premiered in theaters. One of the early entries in the slasher film wave that followed the success of Halloween and Friday the 13th, the movie delivered a suspenseful tale centered around a killer who
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On This Day August 28 1980 – Final Episode of Nobody’s Perfect Aired
On this day August 28 1980, the final episode of Nobody’s Perfect aired on television. The series starred Ron Moody as Inspector Roger Hart, a British detective assigned to the San Francisco Police Department. Known for his overly formal ways and constant misunderstandings, Hart often
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On This Day August 27 1980 – Wild Planet by The B-52’s Was Released
On this day August 27 1980, Wild Planet by The B52s was released. As the follow up to their self titled debut, the album carried forward their wild offbeat sound while tightening the grooves and sharpening the production. It was vibrant, chaotic, and defiantly different.
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