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.
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On This Day March 22 1989 – White Zombie Released Their Album Make Them Die Slowly
On this day March 22 1989 White Zombie released their second studio album Make Them Die Slowly. Some sources cite March 16 as the release date but March 22 is also widely referenced. The album marked a transition from their early noise rock style to
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On This Day March 21 1989 – Madonna Released Her Album Like a Prayer
On this day March 21 1989 Madonna released her fourth studio album Like a Prayer. The album became a massive global success hitting number one on the US Billboard 200 and topping the charts in the UK Canada France Germany Italy Spain Greece and many
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On This Day March 21 1989 – Bonnie Raitt Released Her Album Nick of Time
On this day March 21 1989 Bonnie Raitt released her tenth studio album Nick of Time. The album became a career-defining success for Raitt hitting number one on the US Billboard 200 and selling over 5 million copies in the US. It won the Grammy
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On This Day March 21 1989 – Phantasy Star II Was Released in Japan
On this day March 21 1989 Phantasy Star II was released for the Sega Genesis in Japan. As the highly anticipated sequel to the original Phantasy Star the game expanded the series with a deep sci-fi storyline turn based combat and an expansive world filled
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On This Day March 20 1989 – Donna Summer Released Her Album Another Place in Time
On this day March 20 1989 Donna Summer released her 14th studio album Another Place in Time. The album blended her signature disco sound with late-80s dance-pop production and reached number 53 on the Billboard 200 charts. Another Place in Time featured the hit single
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On This Day March 20 1989 – Live-In Premiered on CBS
On this day March 20 1989 the short lived sitcom Live-In premiered on CBS. The show followed an Australian nanny who moves in with an American family leading to comedic cultural clashes and family bonding moments. Despite its lighthearted premise Live-In struggled to find an
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On This Day March 18 1989 – The Final Episode of Murphy’s Law Aired
On this day March 18 1989 the final episode of Murphy’s Law aired after just one season and 13 episodes. The series followed private investigator Daedalus Patrick Murphy played by George Segal as he solved cases while navigating his own personal troubles. Despite its unique
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On This Day March 17 1989 – Leviathan Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 17 1989 the sci-fi horror film Leviathan premiered in theaters. Directed by George P. Cosmatos the film starred Peter Weller Richard Crenna Ernie Hudson and Daniel Stern in an underwater thriller that blended elements of Alien and The Thing. Set in
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On This Day March 17 1989 – Rooftops Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 17 1989 the urban drama Rooftops premiered in theaters. Directed by legendary filmmaker Robert Wise the film starred Jason Gedrick Troy Beyer Eddie Velez and Tisha Campbell in a gritty story about survival and street culture in New York City. The
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On This Day March 17 1989 – Fletch Lives Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 17 1989 the comedy sequel Fletch Lives premiered in theaters. Directed by Michael Ritchie the film starred Chevy Chase reprising his role as the fast-talking investigative journalist Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher alongside Hal Holbrook and Julianne Phillips. A follow up to the
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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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