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 4 1989 – Eureeka’s Castle Premiered on Nick Jr.
On this day September 4 1989, Eureeka’s Castle premiered on Nick Jr. Aimed at preschool audiences, the show was set inside a giant wind up music box and followed the adventures of Eureeka, a friendly sorceress-in-training, along with her dragon friend Magellan, Batly the bat,
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On This Day September 4 1989 – The Super Mario Bros. Super Show Premiered in Syndication
On this day September 4 1989, The Super Mario Bros. Super Show premiered in syndication. Blending live action and animation, the series brought the iconic Nintendo video game characters to television screens across America. Each episode featured animated adventures of Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool, and
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On This Day September 2 1989 – Cold Hearted by Paula Abdul Hit Number One in America
On this day September 2 1989, Cold Hearted by Paula Abdul climbed to number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. The track was the fifth single from her debut album Forever Your Girl and cemented her status as a pop powerhouse of the late
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On This Day September 1 1989 – Motley Crue Dr. Feelgood Released
On this day September 1 1989, Motley Crue released their fifth studio album Dr. Feelgood . This record marked a turning point for the band as they worked with producer Bob Rock to achieve a cleaner more powerful sound while attempting to stay sober for
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On This Day September 1 1989 – Susumu Hirasawa Water in Time and Space Released
On this day September 1 1989, Susumu Hirasawa released his debut solo album Water in Time and Space. This marked the beginning of Hirasawa’s journey beyond the boundaries of his work with the band P Model. The album blends electronic experimentation with progressive rock influences
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On This Day September 1 1989 – Relentless Released
On this day September 1 1989, the crime thriller Relentless hit theaters, marking the beginning of a four film series that followed a hard edged Los Angeles detective confronting a series of brutal murders. The film starred Judd Nelson as a twisted serial killer and
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On This Day September 30 1988 – Bird Was Released
On this day September 30 1988, Bird premiered in theaters, bringing the story of legendary jazz musician Charlie Parker to the big screen. Directed by Clint Eastwood, the film starred Forest Whitaker as Parker and Diane Venora as his wife Chan, exploring the triumphs and
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On This Day September 30 1988 – Heartbreak Hotel Was Released
On this day September 30 1988, Heartbreak Hotel premiered in theaters. Directed by Chris Columbus, the film starred David Keith, Tuesday Weld, and Charlie Schlatter. It told the imaginative story of a teenager who, hoping to lift the spirits of his injured mother, decided to
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On This Day September 30 1988 – Robin Givens Spoke Out About Life With Mike Tyson On 20/20
On this day September 30 1988, actress Robin Givens made headlines during a highly publicized interview with Barbara Walters on ABC’s 20/20, where she described her marriage to heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson as “torture” and “pure hell.” The interview, which aired in front of
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On This Day September 29, 1988 – NASA Launched Their First Mission Since the Challenger Disaster
On this day September 29, 1988 NASA launched the Space Shuttle Discovery on the STS-26 mission, marking the agency’s first mission since the Challenger disaster in January 1986. The launch represented a pivotal moment in the history of the space program, restoring confidence in NASA
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On This Day September 28, 1988 – MC Hammer Released His Debut Album Lets Get It Started
On this day September 28, 1988 Lets Get It Started by MC Hammer was released. The debut album marked the beginning of Hammer’s rise to fame and introduced his energetic blend of hip hop, dance rhythms, and infectious hooks that would soon dominate the late
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On This Day September 26, 1988 – Boingo Alive by Oingo Boingo Was Released
On this day September 26, 1988 Boingo Alive by Oingo Boingo was released. Recorded live in a studio setting without an audience, the double album presented reimagined versions of the band’s most popular songs, capturing the raw energy and spontaneity of their live performances while
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On This Day September 25, 1988 – They Might Be Giants Released Lincoln
On this day September 25, 1988 They Might Be Giants released their second studio album, Lincoln . The record built on the band’s quirky, experimental style, blending witty lyrics, eclectic instrumentation, and offbeat storytelling into a sound that defied mainstream conventions. Named after their hometown
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On This Day September 24, 1988 – Daffy Duck’s Quackbusters Premiered in Theaters
On this day September 24, 1988 the animated film Daffy Duck's Quackbusters premiered in theaters. The movie brought together classic Looney Tunes characters in a comedic, spooky adventure that combined new animation with vintage shorts. The story followed Daffy Duck as he inherited a fortune
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On This Day September 24, 1988 – Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin Became the Number One Song in America
On this day September 24, 1988 Bobby McFerrin’s single Don’t Worry Be Happy reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the top song in the country. Featured on his album Simple Pleasures , the track stood out for its entirely a cappella
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On This Day September 23, 1988 – Kansas Premiered in Theaters
On this day September 23, 1988 the crime thriller Kansas premiered in theaters. The film followed the story of two drifters whose chance meeting leads them into a bank robbery and a spiraling chain of events that tests their morality and loyalty. Starring Andrew McCarthy
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On This Day September 23, 1988 – Patty Hearst Premiered in Theaters
On this day September 23, 1988 the biographical drama Patty Hearst premiered in theaters. The film recounted the true story of newspaper heiress Patty Hearst, who was kidnapped in 1974 by the Symbionese Liberation Army and later became infamous for her involvement in the group’s
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On This Day September 23, 1988 – Sweet Hearts Dance Premiered in Theaters
On this day September 23, 1988 the romantic comedy drama Sweet Hearts Dance premiered in theaters. Set in a small Vermont town, the film explored the lives and relationships of two longtime couples as they navigated the ups and downs of love, marriage, and personal
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On This Day September 23, 1988 – Gorillas in the Mist Premiered in Theaters
On this day September 23, 1988 the biographical drama Gorillas in the Mist premiered in theaters. The film told the story of Dian Fossey, the American naturalist who dedicated her life to studying and protecting mountain gorillas in Rwanda. The movie followed Fossey’s journey from
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On This Day September 21, 1988 – Anvil Released Pound for Pound
On this day September 21, 1988 Anvil released their fifth studio album, Pound for Pound . Known for their heavy sound and relentless energy, Anvil delivered another hard-hitting collection that stayed true to their metal roots while pushing into even more aggressive territory. The album
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On This Day September 20 1988 – Luther Vandross Released Any Love
On this day September 20 1988, Any Love was released, the sixth studio album by Luther Vandross. Known for his unmatched vocal smoothness and emotional delivery, Vandross crafted an album that blended contemporary R&B with heartfelt balladry, reaffirming his place as one of the most
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On This Day September 20 1988 – Billy Bragg Released Workers Playtime
On this day September 20 1988, Workers Playtime was released, the fourth studio album by Billy Bragg. Known for his mix of political commentary and deeply personal songwriting, Bragg shifted toward a more reflective and romantic tone on this record, moving beyond the raw protest
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On This Day September 20 1988 – BulletBoys Released BulletBoys
On this day September 20 1988, BulletBoys was released, the debut album by BulletBoys. Arriving during the height of the glam metal era, the record introduced the Los Angeles based band with a sound full of swagger, energy, and hard hitting riffs. Produced by Ted
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On This Day September 19 1988 – Blow My Fuse Album by Kix Released
On this day September 19 1988, Kix released their fourth studio album Blow My Fuse . The record pushed the glam metal band into the mainstream, thanks to its mix of hard rock attitude and catchy hooks. The album featured the power ballad Don’t Close
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