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.
450 On This Day Articles
On This Day March 15 1989 – Les Misérables Opened at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto
On this day March 15 1989 the beloved musical Les Misérables opened at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto marking the start of its highly successful Canadian run. The production brought the powerful story and iconic music of the legendary musical to a new audience
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On This Day March 14 1989 – Extreme Released Their Debut Album
On this day March 14 1989 rock band Extreme released their self-titled debut album. The album introduced the band’s mix of hard rock funk and melodic elements that would later make them one of the standout acts of the early 90s. Extreme reached number 80
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On This Day March 14 1989 – Road to Riches by Kool G Rap & DJ Polo Was Released
On this day March 14 1989 Kool G Rap & DJ Polo released their debut album Road to Riches. The album became a landmark in hip-hop blending vivid street storytelling with hard-hitting beats and complex lyricism. Road to Riches reached number 29 on the R&B
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On This Day March 14 1989 – Spell by Deon Estus Was Released
On this day March 14 1989 Deon Estus released his debut solo album Spell. Best known as the former bassist for Wham! Estus stepped into the spotlight with this album blending smooth R&B and pop influences. Spell reached number 89 on the Billboard charts and
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On This Day March 13 1989 – 101 by Depeche Mode Was Released
On this day March 13 1989 Depeche Mode released their live album 101 capturing the energy of their groundbreaking Music for the Masses Tour. The album was recorded during the band’s legendary performance at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena California on June 18 1988. 101
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On This Day March 11 1989 – Cops Premiered on Fox
On this day March 11 1989 the groundbreaking reality TV show Cops premiered on Fox. The series followed real police officers on patrol capturing high-intensity arrests and crime responses with its signature handheld camera style. Cops became one of the longest-running television series in history
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On This Day March 10 1989 – Chances Are Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 10 1989 the romantic comedy Chances Are premiered in theaters. Starring Cybill Shepherd Robert Downey Jr. Ryan O’Neal and Mary Stuart Masterson the film told the story of a man who is reincarnated and unknowingly falls in love with his former
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On This Day March 10 1989 – The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 10 1989 the fantasy adventure film The Adventures of Baron Munchausen premiered in theaters. Directed by Terry Gilliam the film starred John Neville as the legendary Baron Munchausen who embarks on a series of wild and fantastical adventures. The cast also
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On This Day March 10 1989 – Jacknife Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 10 1989 the drama film Jacknife premiered in theaters. Directed by David Jones the film starred Robert De Niro Ed Harris and Kathy Baker in a story about two Vietnam War veterans struggling to adjust to life after the war. De
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On This Day March 10 1989 – New York Stories Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 10 1989 the anthology film New York Stories premiered in theaters. Directed by three legendary filmmakers Woody Allen Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese the film consisted of three separate short stories each set in New York City. The film featured
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On This Day March 10 1989 – Police Academy 6 City Under Siege Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 10 1989 the comedy sequel Police Academy 6 City Under Siege premiered in theaters. Directed by Peter Bonerz the film was the sixth installment in the popular Police Academy series known for its slapstick humor and eccentric characters. Starring Bubba Smith
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On This Day March 10 1989 – The Final Episode of Finders Keepers Aired
On this day March 10 1989 the final episode of the children's game show Finders Keepers aired on Nickelodeon. The high-energy show challenged contestants to search through messy rooms for hidden objects based on given clues. The fast-paced scavenger hunt format made it a favorite
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On This Day March 10 1989 – Mr. Jordan by Julian Lennon Was Released
On this day March 10 1989 Julian Lennon released his third studio album Mr. Jordan. The album marked a departure from his earlier soft rock sound incorporating a more experimental and modern production style. Although it peaked at number 87 on the Billboard charts the
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On This Day March 7 1989 – Anything But Love Premiered on ABC
On this day March 7 1989 the romantic comedy series Anything But Love premiered on ABC. Starring Richard Lewis and Jamie Lee Curtis the show followed two Chicago-based magazine writers whose professional relationship was complicated by their growing romantic tension. The witty dialogue and strong
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On This Day March 7 1989 – Iran and the United Kingdom Broke Diplomatic Relations Over The Satanic Verses
On this day March 7 1989 Iran and the United Kingdom officially broke diplomatic relations following a major controversy over the novel The Satanic Verses written by Salman Rushdie. The book was accused of blasphemy by many in the Muslim world leading to widespread protests
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On This Day March 7 1989 – Girl You Know Its True by Milli Vanilli Was Released
On this day March 7 1989 Milli Vanilli released their second album Girl You Know Its True marking their first official US release. The album became a massive commercial success reaching number one on the Billboard 200 and topping the charts in Canada. It featured
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On This Day March 3 1989 – Dream a Little Dream Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 3 1989 the fantasy comedy drama Dream a Little Dream premiered in theaters. Directed by Marc Rocco the film starred Corey Feldman Corey Haim Piper Laurie and Harry Dean Stanton. The movie was one of several films from the 1980s that
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On This Day March 3 1989 – Lean on Me Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 3 1989 the biographical drama Lean on Me premiered in theaters. Starring Morgan Freeman the film was based on the true story of Joe Clark a tough and unconventional high school principal who transformed Eastside High School in Paterson New Jersey.
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On This Day March 3 1989 – Farewell to the King Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 3 1989 the war drama Farewell to the King premiered in theaters. Directed by John Milius the film starred Nick Nolte Nigel Havers Frank McRae and Gerry Lopez. The story was based on the 1969 novel of the same name by
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On This Day March 3 1989 – 3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul Was Released
On this day March 3 1989 De La Soul released their debut album 3 Feet High and Rising. The album brought a fresh and innovative approach to hip hop blending eclectic samples playful lyricism and a laid back style that contrasted the hardcore rap dominating
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On This Day March 3 1989 – Like a Prayer by Madonna Was Released
On this day March 3 1989 Madonna released Like a Prayer a song that would become one of the most iconic and controversial hits of her career. The track blended pop and gospel influences with deeply personal lyrics creating a powerful anthem that resonated with
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On This Day March 2 1989 – Madonna’s Controversial Like a Prayer Pepsi Commercial Aired
On this day March 2 1989 Madonna’s highly anticipated Pepsi commercial featuring her new song Like a Prayer aired on television. The commercial was part of a major promotional deal between Madonna and Pepsi making her the face of the brand while debuting the song
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On This Day March 1 1989 – The 74 Year Beer Prohibition Ended in Iceland
On this day March 1 1989 Iceland officially ended its 74 year ban on beer allowing full strength beer to be legally sold for the first time since 1915. This historic event became so significant that March 1 is now celebrated annually as Beer Day
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On This Day March 26 1989 – The Soviet Union Held Its First Partially Free Elections
On this day March 26 1989 the Soviet Union conducted its first partially free nationwide elections for the Congress of People's Deputies. This historic event marked a significant shift in Soviet politics allowing for a degree of electoral competition previously unseen in the country's history.
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