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.
152 On This Day Articles
On This Day July 28 1986 – UB40 Released Their Seventh Album Rat In The Kitchen
On this day July 28 1986, Rat In The Kitchen by UB40 was released delivering a vibrant mix of reggae and pop with socially aware lyrics and danceable rhythms. The album features tracks such as Rat In The Kitchen, I Got You Babe featuring Chrissie
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On This Day July 26 1986 – Convicted by Cryptic Slaughter Was Released
On this day July 26 1986, Cryptic Slaughter released Convicted, the band's second studio album and one of the landmark records of the crossover thrash movement. Hailing from California, the band blended the raw intensity of hardcore punk with the speed and aggression of thrash
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On This Day July 25 1986 – Maximum Overdrive Premiered in Theaters
On this day July 25 1986, Maximum Overdrive premiered in theaters. This chaotic and explosive sci fi horror film marked the first and only time Stephen King stepped behind the camera to direct one of his own stories. Based on his short story Trucks, the
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On This Day July 25 1986 – Out of Bounds Premiered in Theaters
On this day July 25 1986, Out of Bounds premiered in theaters. This gritty urban thriller starred Anthony Michael Hall in a rare dramatic role, breaking away from his well known teen comedy image. Hall played Daryl Cage, a quiet Iowa farm boy who heads
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On This Day July 25 1986 – Haunted Honeymoon Premiered in Theaters
On this day July 25 1986, Haunted Honeymoon premiered in theaters. This comedy mystery blended gothic horror with slapstick humor and featured a standout cast including Gene Wilder, Gilda Radner, and Dom DeLuise. Wilder not only starred but also wrote and directed the film, which
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On This Day July 25 1986 – Heartburn Premiered in Theaters
On this day July 25 1986, Heartburn premiered in theaters. Directed by Mike Nichols and written by Nora Ephron, the film was a semi-autobiographical take on Ephron’s troubled marriage to journalist Carl Bernstein. With Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson in the lead roles, Heartburn explored
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On This Day July 25 1986 – Robotech The Movie Premiered in Theaters
On this day July 25 1986, Robotech The Movie premiered in theaters. Based on the popular animated series, the film was a bold attempt to bring the epic science fiction universe of Robotech to the big screen in the United States. However, this release was
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On This Day July 25 1986 – The Patriot Premiered in Theaters
On this day July 25 1986, The Patriot premiered in theaters. This action thriller starred Gregg Henry and Simone Griffeth, delivering a low-budget but gritty story wrapped in Cold War tension and bio-terror paranoia. The plot centers on a disgraced Navy SEAL who is forced
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On This Day July 25 1986 – The 2 Live Crew Is What We Are Was Released
On this day July 25 1986, The 2 Live Crew Is What We Are was released, marking the explosive debut of 2 Live Crew and the beginning of their controversial legacy. Known for its bold lyrics and Miami bass sound, the album made waves in
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On This Day July 25 1986 – Lightning Strikes by Loudness Was Released
On this day July 25 1986, Lightning Strikes was released, delivering the sixth studio album from Japanese metal band Loudness. The record marked a significant push into the American market, showcasing the band's technical skills, energetic sound, and bilingual approach to lyrics. With standout tracks
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On This Day July 22 1986 – Teena Marie Released Her Seventh Album Emerald City
On this day July 22 1986, Emerald City was released, marking the seventh studio album from the legendary Teena Marie. Known for her rich vocals and fearless artistry, Teena stepped outside her usual funk and soul style to explore a more rock inspired sound, blending
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On This Day July 22 1986 – Amy Grant Released The Collection Compilation Album
On this day July 22 1986, The Collection was released, bringing together a decade’s worth of Amy Grant’s most powerful and inspiring songs. As the leading voice in contemporary Christian music during the 1980s, Amy Grant had already established herself as a crossover success, and
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On This Day July 21 1986 – Huey Lewis and the News Released Stuck With You
On this day July 21 1986, Huey Lewis and the News released their upbeat single Stuck With You , one of the most recognizable songs from their chart topping album Fore . With its catchy melody and cheerful tone, the track quickly became a favorite
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On This Day July 19, 1986 – Invisible Touch by Genesis Became the Number One Song in America
On this day July 19, 1986, Invisible Touch by Genesis became the number one song in the United States, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of July 19 through July 25. It also reached number one in Canada, making it one of the
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On This Day July 18, 1986 – Aliens Premiered in Theaters
On this day July 18, 1986, the sci fi action thriller Aliens premiered in theaters and set a new standard for sequels in Hollywood. Directed by James Cameron, this follow up to the 1979 original dropped Ripley back into danger as she joined a team
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On This Day July 18, 1986 – Vamp Premiered in Theaters
On this day July 18, 1986, Vamp premiered in theaters and brought a unique blend of horror, comedy, and neon soaked style to the screen. Directed by Richard Wenk, the film followed two college students who venture into a gritty part of town looking to
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On This Day July 29 1985 – Nick Mason Released the Album Profiles
On this day July 29 1985, Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason stepped further into the spotlight with the release of Profiles , his collaborative instrumental album with Rick Fenn of 10cc. As Mason’s second solo effort, Profiles stood apart from his work with Pink Floyd
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On This Day July 27 1985 – Everytime You Go Away Became The Number One Song In America
On this day July 27 1985, Everytime You Go Away by Paul Young became the number one song in America, holding the top spot through August 2. Originally written and recorded by Hall and Oates, the song gained widespread popularity when Paul Young reimagined it
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On This Day July 26 1985 – Kiss of the Spider Woman Premiered in Theaters
On this day July 26 1985, Kiss of the Spider Woman premiered in theaters, bringing Manuel Puig's acclaimed novel to the big screen. Directed by Hector Babenco, the film starred William Hurt, Raul Julia, and Sonia Braga in a powerful story set inside a South
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On This Day July 26 1985 – The Heavenly Kid Premiered in Theaters
On this day July 26 1985, The Heavenly Kid premiered in theaters, offering audiences a heartfelt mix of comedy, fantasy, and coming of age storytelling. Starring Lewis Smith, Jason Gedrick, Jane Kaczmarek, and Richard Mulligan, the film follows Bobby Fantana, a teenager from the early
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On This Day July 26 1985 – Stack-Up Was Released for the Nintendo Famicom in Japan
On this day July 26 1985, Stack-Up was released for the Nintendo Famicom in Japan, becoming one of the launch titles for Nintendo's R.O.B. (Robotic Operating Buddy). Designed to work with the interactive robot accessory, the game challenged players to organize colored blocks while coordinating
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On This Day July 26 1985 – National Lampoon’s European Vacation Premiered in Theaters
On this day July 26 1985, National Lampoon's European Vacation premiered in theaters, sending the Griswold family on another unforgettable adventure. Starring Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo, the film followed Clark Griswold after winning an all expense paid trip across Europe, where nearly every stop
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On This Day July 26 1985 – Hybrid by Michael Brook, Brian Eno & Daniel Lanois Was Released
On this day July 26 1985, Michael Brook, Brian Eno, and Daniel Lanois released Hybrid, an ambitious instrumental collaboration that explored the boundaries of ambient, world, and experimental music. Bringing together three of the era's most innovative musicians and producers, the album created a rich
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On This Day July 26 1985 – Mask of Smiles by John Waite Was Released
On this day July 26 1985, John Waite released Mask of Smiles, the follow up to his successful solo debut No Brakes. After topping the charts with Missing You the previous year, Waite returned with an album that continued his blend of melodic rock, heartfelt
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