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 19 1987 – Roomies Premiered on NBC
On this day March 19 1987 the sitcom Roomies premiered on NBC. The series starred Burt Young as a gruff former Marine and Corey Haim as his young genius college roommate creating an odd-couple dynamic with plenty of comedic moments. Roomies followed the unlikely duo
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On This Day March 19 1987 – The Bronx Zoo Premiered on NBC
On this day March 19 1987 the drama series The Bronx Zoo premiered on NBC. The show starred Ed Asner as the tough but dedicated principal of an inner-city high school dealing with the daily struggles of students and teachers in a challenging environment. The
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On This Day March 19 1987 – Ozzy Osbourne Released the Live Album Tribute
On this day March 19 1987 Ozzy Osbourne released the live album Tribute as a dedication to his late guitarist Randy Rhoads who was tragically killed in a plane crash in 1982. The album featured live recordings from Osbourne’s early solo career showcasing Rhoads’ incredible
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On This Day March 18 1987 – Goonies II Was Released
On this day March 10 1987 the video game Goonies II was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). A sequel to the hit 1985 film The Goonies the game expanded on the movie’s story introducing new locations and enemies while maintaining the adventurous spirit
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On This Day March 16 1987 – U2 Released With or Without You
On this day March 16 1987 U2 released With or Without You one of their most iconic songs and a defining track of the 80s. The song became the band’s first number one hit in the US topping the Billboard Hot 100 from May 16
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On This Day March 14 1987 – Smooth Sailin’ by The Isley Brothers Was Released
On this day March 14 1987 The Isley Brothers released their twenty-fourth studio album Smooth Sailin’. The album continued their signature mix of soulful ballads and funk-driven grooves while embracing a more contemporary 80s R&B sound. Smooth Sailin’ peaked at number 64 on the Billboard
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On This Day March 13 1987 – Evil Dead II Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 13 1987 the cult horror comedy Evil Dead II premiered in theaters. Directed by Sam Raimi the film starred Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams alongside Sarah Berry Dan Hicks Kassie Wesley and Richard Domeier. A sequel and partial remake of The
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On This Day March 13 1987 – Raising Arizona Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 13 1987 the comedy film Raising Arizona premiered in theaters. Directed by Joel Coen the film starred Nicolas Cage Holly Hunter William Forsythe and John Goodman in a quirky and fast-paced story that became a cult classic. Raising Arizona followed the
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On This Day March 12 1987 – The Final Episode of The Wizard Aired
On this day March 12 1987 the final episode of the adventure series The Wizard aired after one season and 19 episodes. The show followed Simon McKay played by David Rappaport a brilliant inventor and philanthropist who used his genius to help those in need
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On This Day March 9 1987 – U2 Released Their Fifth Album The Joshua Tree
On this day March 9 1987 U2 released their fifth studio album The Joshua Tree a record that would become one of the most successful and influential albums of all time. The album featured a powerful mix of rock and socially conscious lyrics capturing themes
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On This Day March 9 1987 – Rags to Riches Premiered on NBC
On this day March 9 1987 the musical drama series Rags to Riches premiered on NBC. The show followed a wealthy businessman who unexpectedly adopts five orphaned girls and must adjust to his new life as a father. Featuring musical numbers set to reworked versions
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On This Day March 9 1987 – Head to Toe by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam Was Released
On this day March 9 1987 Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam released the hit single Head to Toe. Blending freestyle and pop influences the song became one of the group's biggest successes topping the Billboard Hot 100 for a week from June 20 to June
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On This Day March 9 1987 – Men and Women by Simply Red Was Released
On this day March 9 1987 Simply Red released their second studio album Men and Women. Building on the success of their debut the album showcased the band’s signature blend of soul pop and jazz influences while solidifying their place in the music industry. Men
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On This Day March 9 1987 – Wild Frontier by Gary Moore Was Released
On this day March 9 1987 Gary Moore released his sixth solo album Wild Frontier blending his signature guitar-driven hard rock with strong Celtic influences. The album was a tribute to his late friend and Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott incorporating elements of Irish folk
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On This Day March 8 1987 – The Final Episode of The A-Team Aired
On this day March 8 1987 the final episode of The A-Team aired marking the end of the action-packed series after five seasons and 98 episodes. The show followed a group of ex-special forces soldiers framed for a crime they didn’t commit who became mercenaries
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On This Day March 6 1987 – Tin Men Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 6 1987 the comedy-drama film Tin Men premiered in theaters. Directed by Barry Levinson the film starred Richard Dreyfuss and Danny DeVito as two rival aluminum siding salesmen in 1960s Baltimore whose feud spirals out of control. Barbara Hershey played a
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On This Day March 6 1987 – Angel Heart Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 6 1987 the psychological horror thriller Angel Heart premiered in theaters. Directed by Alan Parker the film starred Mickey Rourke as a private investigator hired to track down a missing man only to uncover a dark and supernatural mystery. Robert De
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On This Day March 6 1987 – Lethal Weapon Premiered in Theaters
On this day March 6 1987 Lethal Weapon premiered in theaters introducing audiences to one of the most iconic action duos of all time. Starring Mel Gibson as Martin Riggs and Danny Glover as Roger Murtaugh the film blended high-octane action with humor and character-driven
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On This Day March 6 1987 – Mickey Mousecapade Was Released in Japan
On this day March 6 1987 the classic NES game Mickey Mousecapade was released in Japan under the title Mickey Mouse Adventures in Wonderland. The platformer followed Mickey and Minnie Mouse on a quest through various themed levels to rescue Alice from Alice in Wonderland.
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On This Day March 3 1987 – Criminal Minded by Boogie Down Productions Was Released
On this day March 3 1987 Boogie Down Productions released their debut album Criminal Minded. The album is considered one of the most influential hip hop records of all time helping to define hardcore rap and laying the foundation for the gangsta rap movement. Criminal
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On This Day March 2 1987 – Through the Looking Glass by Siouxsie and the Banshees Was Released
On this day March 2 1987 Siouxsie and the Banshees released their eighth studio album Through the Looking Glass . Unlike their previous records this album was a collection of cover songs reinterpreted in the band’s signature post punk and gothic style. Through the Looking
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On This Day March 2 1987 – Exposure by Exposé Was Released
On this day March 2 1987 Exposé released their debut album Exposure . The album helped define the freestyle and dance pop sound of the late 1980s blending infectious melodies with high energy production. Exposure reached number 16 on the Billboard 200 charts and featured
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On This Day March 2 1987 – Saint Julian by Julian Cope Was Released
On this day March 2 1987 Julian Cope released his third solo album Saint Julian . The album marked a shift in his sound as he moved toward a more polished and commercially accessible rock style compared to his earlier experimental work. Saint Julian reached
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On This Day March 2 1987 – Boi-ngo by Oingo Boingo Was Released
On this day March 2 1987 Oingo Boingo released their sixth studio album Boi-ngo . The album showcased the band’s unique mix of new wave ska and rock blending Danny Elfman’s theatrical vocals with energetic and complex instrumentation. Boi-ngo reached number 77 on the Billboard
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