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 5, 1980 – Waiting for a Miracle by Comsat Angels was Released
On this day September 5, 1980, the debut album Waiting for a Miracle by Comsat Angels was released. Emerging from the Sheffield music scene, the band delivered a dark and atmospheric post punk sound that stood apart from their peers. With layered guitars, moody vocals,
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On This Day September 5, 1980 – Gary Numan’s 2nd Album Telekon was Released
On this day September 5, 1980, the second solo album by Gary Numan, Telekon , was released. Building on the momentum of his earlier success, the album continued to explore a futuristic and emotionally detached sound that had become his signature. With layers of analog
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On This Day September 5 1980 – The Gotthard Road Tunnel Opened in Switzerland
On this day September 5 1980, the Gotthard Road Tunnel officially opened in Switzerland. At the time of its inauguration, it was the longest highway tunnel in the world, stretching just over 10 miles beneath the Swiss Alps. This engineering marvel connected Göschenen in the
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On This Day September 4 1980 – Final Episode of Angie Aired
On this day September 4 1980, the final episode of Angie aired on ABC. The sitcom starred Donna Pescow as a warmhearted waitress who falls in love with a successful doctor, played by Robert Hays. It blended humor with heart and explored themes of love,
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On This Day September 2 1980 – Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables Released
On this day September 2 1980, the Dead Kennedys released their debut album Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables . With its aggressive political message and fast tempo, this album helped define American hardcore punk at the dawn of the 1980s. Songs like Holiday in Cambodia
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On This Day September 1 1980 – Change of Address Released
On this day September 1 1980, British instrumental rock group The Shadows released their thirteenth studio album Change of Address . The album featured a mix of original tracks and instrumental covers, continuing the band’s legacy of smooth guitar melodies and polished production. Though their
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On This Day September 1 1980 – Supertramp Released Paris
On this day September 1 1980, Supertramp released their live double album Paris. Recorded during their 1979 tour stop at the Pavilion de Paris, the album captured the band’s tight musicianship and dynamic stage presence at a time when they were riding high from the
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