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.
450 On This Day Articles
On This Day March 4 1988 – Moving Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 4 1988 the comedy film Moving premiered in theaters. Directed by Alan Metter the movie starred Richard Pryor alongside a supporting cast that included Randy Quaid Dana Carvey and Rodney Dangerfield. The film followed Richard Pryor as Arlo Pear a New
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On This Day March 4 1988 – Switching Channels Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 4 1988 the romantic comedy Switching Channels premiered in theaters. Directed by Ted Kotcheff the film starred Kathleen Turner Burt Reynolds Christopher Reeve Ned Beatty and Henry Gibson. The movie was a modern adaptation of the classic play The Front Page
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On This Day March 4 1988 – And God Created Women Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 4 1988 the drama And God Created Women premiered in theaters. Directed by Roger Vadim the film starred Rebecca De Mornay, Vincent Spano, Frank Langella, and Donovan Leitch. The movie was a remake of Vadim's 1956 French film And God Created
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On This Day March 18 1988 – D.O.A. Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 18 1988 the neo-noir thriller D.O.A. premiered in theaters. Directed by Annabel Jankel and Rocky Morton the film starred Dennis Quaid Meg Ryan Daniel Stern Charlotte Rampling and Jane Kaczmarek. A remake of the 1950 film of the same name D.O.A.
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On This Day March 31 1987 – Max Headroom Premiered on ABC
On this day March 31 1987 the cyberpunk sci-fi series Max Headroom premiered on ABC. Set in a dystopian future dominated by powerful TV networks and non stop media the show starred Matt Frewer as both Edison Carter a hard hitting investigative reporter and Max
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On This Day March 30 1987 – The Circus by Erasure Was Released
On this day March 30 1987, The Circus by Erasure was released, helping establish the duo as a major force in late 1980s pop music. The album delivered a bright synth driven sound filled with catchy melodies and emotional vocals. The record built on their
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On This Day March 30 1987 – Into the Fire by Bryan Adams Was Released
On this day March 30 1987, Into the Fire by Bryan Adams was released, marking a more serious and introspective direction compared to his earlier work. The album moved away from the straightforward arena rock sound and explored deeper themes with a more focused tone.
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On This Day March 30 1987 – Louder Than Bombs by The Smiths Was Released
On this day March 30 1987, Louder Than Bombs by The Smiths was released, bringing together a collection of singles, B sides, and lesser known tracks that highlighted the band’s unique sound. The album served as a comprehensive look at their work during the decade
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On This Day March 27 1987 – Blind Date Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 27 1987 the romantic comedy Blind Date premiered in theaters. Directed by Blake Edwards the film starred Bruce Willis in his first major film role alongside Kim Basinger. The story followed a straight laced office worker who agrees to go on
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On This Day March 27 1987 – Final Episode of Zoobilee Zoo Aired
On this day March 27 1987 the final episode of Zoobilee Zoo aired in syndication. The colorful children's series featured a cast of animal characters known as Zoobles who lived in a magical place where creativity and learning were part of everyday life. Zoobilee Zoo
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On This Day March 27 1987 – The Price Is Right Became the Longest Running Daytime Game Show in History
On this day March 27 1987 The Price Is Right officially became the longest running daytime game show in television history. Hosted by Bob Barker the iconic series surpassed the previous record held by Concentration and continued its reign as a staple of American daytime
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On This Day March 26 1987 – Final Episode of The Colbys Aired
On this day March 26 1987 the final episode of The Colbys aired. A spinoff from the hit series Dynasty the primetime soap opera followed the wealthy and powerful Colby family in Los Angeles. With its blend of romance power struggles and family drama the
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On This Day March 23 1987 – The First Soul Train Music Awards Aired
On this day March 23 1987 the first-ever Soul Train Music Awards aired on WGN celebrating the best in R&B and soul music. Hosted by Dionne Warwick and Luther Vandross the event took place at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles California. The
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On This Day March 23 1987 – The Popcorn Kid Premiered on CBS
On this day March 23 1987 The Popcorn Kid premiered on CBS. The short-lived sitcom followed a teenager working at a movie theater while dreaming of a bigger future in show business. Starring Bruce Norris as the title character the show also featured Penelope Ann
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On This Day March 23 1987 – Now That’s What I Call Music 9 Was Released in the UK
On this day March 23 1987 Now That’s What I Call Music 9 was released in the UK. The compilation album featured some of the biggest hits of the time and continued the success of the popular Now series. Packed with chart topping songs from
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On This Day March 22 1987 – Anthrax Released Their Album Among the Living
On this day March 22 1987 thrash metal band Anthrax released their third studio album Among the Living. Some sources cite March 16 as the release date but March 22 is also widely referenced. The album became a breakthrough for the band reaching number 62
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On This Day March 21 1987 – Lean on Me by Club Nouveau Became the Number One Song in America
On this day March 21 1987 Lean on Me by Club Nouveau reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 where it stayed for two weeks until April 3. The song also hit number one in Canada and New Zealand making it a worldwide success.
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On This Day March 20 1987 – The FDA Approved AZT as the First AIDS Treatment
On this day March 20 1987 the Food and Drug Administration approved the drug AZT making it the first successful treatment for AIDS. AZT also known as zidovudine was initially developed as a cancer drug but was later found to slow the progression of HIV
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On This Day March 20 1987 – Hollywood Shuffle Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 20 1987 the satirical comedy Hollywood Shuffle premiered in theaters. Directed by and starring Robert Townsend the film also featured Keenen Ivory Wayans in a sharp and humorous take on racial stereotypes in the film industry. Made on a shoestring budget
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On This Day March 20 1987 – Burglar Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 20 1987 the crime-comedy film Burglar premiered in theaters. Directed by Hugh Wilson the film starred Whoopi Goldberg as a professional thief who gets tangled in a murder investigation. The cast also included Bob Goldthwait G W Bailey and Lesley Ann
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On This Day March 20 1987 – Street Smart Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 20 1987 the crime thriller Street Smart premiered in theaters. Directed by Jerry Schatzberg the film starred Christopher Reeve as a struggling journalist who fabricates a crime story only to find himself entangled with a real-life dangerous pimp played by Morgan
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On This Day March 20 1987 – The Charmings Premiered on ABC
On this day March 20 1987 the fantasy sitcom The Charmings premiered on ABC. The show put a modern twist on classic fairy tales by following Prince Charming Snow White and their children as they try to adjust to life in 1980s suburban America after
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On This Day March 20 1987 – The Final Episode of Capitol Aired
On this day March 20 1987 the soap opera Capitol aired its final episode on CBS after a five-season run with 1293 episodes. The show centered around the political and personal struggles of two powerful families in Washington DC the Cleggs and the McCandlesses. Capitol
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On This Day March 19 1987 – Televangelist Jim Bakker Resigned as Head of the PTL Club
On this day March 19 1987 televangelist Jim Bakker resigned as head of the PTL Club also known as The Jim and Tammy Show following a highly publicized sex scandal. Bakker who had built a massive religious broadcasting empire stepped down after it was revealed
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