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 19, 1980 – It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me by Billy Joel Hit Number One
On this day July 19, 1980, It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me by Billy Joel reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for two straight weeks through August 1. It also topped the charts in Canada and became one
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On This Day July 18, 1980 – Cheech and Chong’s Next Movie Premiered in Theaters
On this day July 18, 1980, Cheech and Chong’s Next Movie premiered in theaters and brought audiences another dose of outrageous comedy from the duo that defined a generation of counterculture humor. Directed by Tommy Chong, the film continued the loose adventures of Cheech and
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On This Day July 18, 1980 – Prom Night Premiered in Theaters
On this day July 18, 1980, Prom Night premiered in theaters and gave horror fans a chilling new reason to fear the high school dance. Directed by Paul Lynch and starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Leslie Nielsen, the film mixed teenage drama with a masked
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On This Day July 18, 1980 – Honeysuckle Rose Premiered in Theaters
On this day July 18, 1980, Honeysuckle Rose premiered in theaters and marked the big screen debut of country music legend Willie Nelson. Directed by Jerry Schatzberg, the film followed the life of a traveling musician torn between his love for the road and the
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On This Day July 18, 1980 – The Little Dragons Premiered in Theaters
On this day July 18, 1980, The Little Dragons premiered in theaters and offered family audiences a lighthearted action adventure with a martial arts twist. Directed by Curtis Hanson, who would later go on to direct major films like L A Confidential, this early work
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On This Day July 18, 1980 – Closer by Joy Division Was Released
On this day July 18, 1980, Closer by Joy Division was released in the United Kingdom, just two months after the tragic death of frontman Ian Curtis. As the band’s second and final studio album, Closer was both a critical milestone and a haunting farewell.
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On This Day July 18, 1980 – Crocodiles by Echo and the Bunnymen Was Released
On this day July 18, 1980, Crocodiles by Echo and the Bunnymen was released and introduced a bold new voice in the rising post punk scene. As the band’s debut album, Crocodiles delivered a blend of shadowy atmosphere, sharp guitar work, and poetic introspection that
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On This Day July 18, 1980 – Full Moon by The Charlie Daniels Band Was Released
On this day July 18, 1980, Full Moon by The Charlie Daniels Band was released, continuing the group’s run of Southern rock albums with a mix of country influence, hard driving energy, and storytelling grit. As their eleventh studio album, Full Moon showcased a band
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