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 12 1989 – Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx Became the Number One Song in America
On this day August 12 1989, Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx became the number one song in America, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The heartfelt ballad struck a powerful emotional chord with listeners and quickly became one of the most iconic love songs
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On This Day August 11 1989 – A Nightmare on Elm Street 5 The Dream Child Premiered in Theaters
On this day August 11 1989, A Nightmare on Elm Street 5 The Dream Child premiered in theaters nationwide. As the fifth entry in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, the film brought back Alice Johnson and introduced a darker chapter where Freddy Krueger returned
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On This Day August 11 1989 – The Moscow Music Peace Festival Was Held in the Soviet Union
On this day August 11 1989, the Moscow Music Peace Festival was held at Luzhniki Stadium in the Soviet Union. The groundbreaking concert brought together major American rock acts and a Soviet audience during a time when the Cold War was beginning to thaw. The
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On This Day August 10 1989 – White Lion Released Their Album Big Game
On this day August 10 1989, White Lion released their third studio album, Big Game . Following the success of their 1987 breakthrough album Pride, the band returned with another dose of melodic hard rock that balanced social commentary with radio friendly hooks. Big Game
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On This Day August 9 1989 – The Abyss Premiered in Theaters
On this day August 9 1989, The Abyss premiered in theaters, bringing audiences one of the most visually daring science fiction films of the decade. Directed by James Cameron, the movie explored deep sea tension, human endurance, and a mysterious intelligence lurking beneath the ocean.
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On This Day August 5 1989 – Batdance By Prince Became The Number One Song In America
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
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On This Day August 4 1989 – Lock Up Premiered In Theaters
On this day August 4 1989, Lock Up premiered in theaters, delivering a gritty prison drama starring Sylvester Stallone at the height of his 1980s action career. The film followed the story of a model prisoner nearing the end of his sentence who is suddenly
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On This Day August 4 1989 – Final Episode Of Highway To Heaven Aired On NBC
On this day August 4 1989, the final episode of Highway to Heaven aired on NBC, bringing an emotional close to one of television’s most heartfelt and spiritually uplifting dramas. Starring Michael Landon as Jonathan Smith, an angel sent to Earth to help those in
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On This Day August 4 1989 – Practice What You Preach By Testament Was Released
On this day August 4 1989, Practice What You Preach by Testament was released, marking the band’s third studio album and a major step forward in both sound and message. Known for their powerful blend of thrash metal and socially aware lyrics, Testament used this
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On This Day August 3 1989 – Primetime Premiered On ABC
On this day August 3 1989, Primetime premiered on ABC, launching a new era of investigative journalism on network television. Hosted by Diane Sawyer and Sam Donaldson, the show aimed to deliver hard hitting reports, in depth features, and high profile interviews in a prime
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On This Day August 2 1989 – Parenthood Premiered In Theaters
On this day August 2 1989, Parenthood premiered in theaters and brought a warm, heartfelt, and often hilarious look at the ups and downs of raising a family. Directed by Ron Howard, the film featured a standout ensemble cast and explored the many layers of
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On This Day August 2 1989 – The Cinderella Theory By George Clinton Was Released
On this day August 2 1989, The Cinderella Theory by George Clinton was released, marking his fifth solo album and his debut on Prince’s Paisley Park Records. Known for his groundbreaking work with Parliament Funkadelic, Clinton continued to push the boundaries of funk with this
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On This Day August 31 1989 – The Rolling Stones Opened Their Steel Wheels North American Tour in Philadelphia
On this day August 31 1989, The Rolling Stones kicked off their massive Steel Wheels North American Tour with an electrifying show in Philadelphia. This tour marked the band's grand return to the road after a seven year break from touring and served as a
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On This Day August 30 1989 – Kix Brooks by Kix Brooks Was Released
On this day August 30 1989, Kix Brooks released his self titled debut album before later joining Ronnie Dunn to form the hit country duo Brooks and Dunn. While the album did not make a huge commercial splash, it gave listeners a first look at
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On This Day August 30 1989 – When I See You Smile by Bad English Was Released
On this day August 30 1989, When I See You Smile by Bad English was released. The power ballad quickly became the group’s most successful song, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and defining their place in late 80s rock history. Written by
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On This Day August 29 1989 – Steel Wheels by The Rolling Stones Was Released
On this day August 29 1989, Steel Wheels by The Rolling Stones was released. As the band’s twenty first studio album, it marked a major return after years of internal tension and a brief creative split between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. The album reestablished
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On This Day August 29 1989 – Sleeping with the Past by Elton John Was Released
On this day August 29 1989, Sleeping with the Past by Elton John was released. As his twenty second studio album, it became one of the most successful records of his late 1980s output and marked a creative tribute to the soul and R and
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On This Day August 29 1989 – Last of the Runaways by Giant Was Released
On this day August 29 1989, Last of the Runaways by Giant was released. As the band’s debut album, it delivered a polished mix of melodic hard rock and power ballads that fit squarely into the late 80s arena rock landscape. Fronted by vocalist and
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On This Day August 29 1989 – Escape from Havana by Mellow Man Ace Was Released
On this day August 29 1989, Escape from Havana by Mellow Man Ace was released. As the debut album from the Cuban American rapper, it helped pioneer Latin influenced hip hop at a time when the genre was rapidly evolving. Mixing bilingual lyrics, funk samples,
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On This Day August 29 1989 – Lukather by Steve Lukather Was Released
On this day August 29 1989, Lukather by Steve Lukather was released. Known as the guitarist and vocalist for Toto, Lukather stepped out with his debut solo album to explore a broader musical range and showcase his versatility as both a songwriter and performer. The
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On This Day August 28 1989 – Adeva by Adeva Was Released
On this day August 28 1989, Adeva by Adeva was released. Her self titled debut album introduced a bold and powerful voice to the house and dance music scene, blending soulful vocals with club ready beats and gospel inspired energy. The album included standout singles
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On This Day August 28 1989 – Still Cruisin by The Beach Boys Was Released
On this day August 28 1989, Still Cruisin by The Beach Boys was released. As their twenty sixth studio album, it blended new material with older classics and was timed to capitalize on the renewed interest sparked by the success of their single Kokomo from
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On This Day August 27 1989 – Open House Premiered on Fox
On this day August 27 1989, Open House premiered on the Fox network. A spin off of the short lived series Duet, the show followed the quirky lives of real estate agents at the Juan Verde Real Estate office in Los Angeles. Led by Alison
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On This Day August 25 1989 – The Voyager 2 Spacecraft Made Its Closest Approach to Neptune
On this day August 25 1989, NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft completed its grand tour of the outer planets by making its closest approach to Neptune. After a journey of more than a decade, it passed just 3 thousand miles above the blue planet’s north pole,
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