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 14 1987 – Always Guaranteed Album by Cliff Richard Released
On this day September 14 1987, Cliff Richard released his 28th studio album Always Guaranteed . Produced by Alan Tarney, the album became one of Richard’s biggest successes of the decade, peaking at number 5 on the UK Albums Chart and remaining a steady seller
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On This Day September 14 1987 – Bridge of Spies Album by T’Pau Released
On this day September 14 1987, T’Pau released their debut album Bridge of Spies . The record introduced the band’s powerful pop rock sound, led by Carol Decker’s commanding vocals, and quickly established them as one of the standout new acts of the late 80s.
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On This Day September 14 1987 – Happy? Album by Public Image Ltd Released
On this day September 14 1987, Public Image Ltd released their sixth studio album Happy? . The album saw the band moving further into alternative rock and dance rock territory, with John Lydon fronting a lineup that included John McGeoch, Lu Edmonds, Allan Dias, and
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On This Day September 14 1987 – Primitive Cool Album by Mick Jagger Released
On this day September 14 1987, Mick Jagger released his second solo studio album Primitive Cool . The album explored rock with touches of dance-rock and pop rock, featuring collaborators like Jeff Beck and producers including Mick Jagger himself, David A. Stewart, and Keith Diamond.
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On This Day September 14 1987 – Maxies World Animation Premiered in Syndication
On this day September 14 1987, Maxies World premiered in syndication. Based on the Hasbro fashion doll line, the animated series followed Maxie, a fun loving high school student navigating teenage life, friendships, romance, and everyday challenges. The show blended slice of life storytelling with
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On This Day September 14 1987 – Franks Place Premiered on CBS
On this day September 14 1987, Franks Place premiered on CBS. The comedy drama starred Tim Reid as Frank Parrish, a professor who unexpectedly inherited a New Orleans restaurant and found himself immersed in the city’s vibrant culture. Unlike traditional sitcoms of the era, Franks
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On This Day September 14 1987 – Bravestarr Animation Premiered in Syndication
On this day September 14 1987, Bravestarr premiered in syndication. Produced by Filmation, the animated series blended science fiction with Western themes, set on the desert planet of New Texas in the 23rd century. The story followed Marshal Bravestarr, who possessed the powers of the
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On This Day September 14 1987 – Dinosaucers Animation Premiered in Syndication
On this day September 14 1987, Dinosaucers premiered in syndication. The animated series introduced viewers to two factions of intelligent, anthropomorphic dinosaurs from the planet Reptilon: the heroic Dinosaucers and their enemies, the Tyrannos. Blending action, science fiction, and humor, the show followed the Dinosaucers
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On This Day September 13 1987 – Ancient Heart Tanita Tikaram Debut Album
On this day September 13 1987, Ancient Heart was released, marking the debut album of British singer songwriter Tanita Tikaram. Featuring the hit single Twist in My Sobriety, the album showcased her distinctive voice and introspective songwriting, setting her apart from many other pop artists
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On This Day September 13 1987 – Private Eye Premiered on NBC
On this day September 13 1987, Private Eye premiered on NBC. This stylish crime drama was set in the 1950s and followed ex-cop turned private investigator Jack Cleary, played by Michael Woods, as he navigated Los Angeles’s dangerous underworld. The series combined mystery, noir aesthetics,
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On This Day September 12 1987 – Showtime at the Apollo Made Its Debut in Syndication
On this day September 12 1987, Showtime at the Apollo made its syndicated television debut, showcasing the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem as a stage for emerging and established talent. The series built on the theater’s long history as a launchpad for African American performers
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On This Day September 12 1987 – My Pet Monster Premiered on ABC
On this day September 12 1987, My Pet Monster premiered on ABC, bringing the popular plush toy to animated life on Saturday mornings. The show followed Max, a young boy who transforms into a blue monster whenever his magical handcuffs are removed, leading to a
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On This Day September 12 1987 – Im Telling Game Show Premiered on NBC
On this day September 12 1987, Im Telling premiered on NBC, offering a kid friendly spin on the Newlywed Game format. Hosted by Laurie Faso, the game show paired up brothers and sisters to test how well they knew each other through questions, challenges, and
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On This Day September 12 1987 – The New Archies Premiered on NBC
On this day September 12 1987, The New Archies premiered on NBC, reimagining the classic Archie Comics characters as preteens navigating life in junior high. Produced by DiC Entertainment, the series brought a fresh spin to the long running franchise by aiming it directly at
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On This Day September 12 1987 – Final Episode of Popeye and Son Aired
On this day September 12 1987, Popeye and Son aired its final episode, wrapping up the short lived animated series on NBC. The show followed Popeye in a new stage of life as a devoted husband to Olive Oyl and a father to their son,
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On This Day September 12 1987 – Final Episode of Down and Out in Beverly Hills Aired
On this day September 12 1987, Down and Out in Beverly Hills aired its final episode, closing out the short lived sitcom based on the 1986 film of the same name. The series brought the eccentric and comedic culture clash of the movie to television,
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On This Day September 12 1987 – VIVIsectVI by Skinny Puppy Fourth Album Released
On this day September 12 1987, Skinny Puppy released their fourth studio album VIVIsectVI . Known for their dark, abrasive sound, the Canadian industrial pioneers pushed boundaries with a record that blended aggressive electronic beats, distorted samples, and politically charged themes. VIVIsectVI featured standout tracks
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On This Day September 11 1987 – Crest of a Knave by Jethro Tull Sixteenth Album Released
On this day September 11 1987, Jethro Tull released their sixteenth studio album Crest of a Knave . After several years of experimenting with synthesizer driven sounds, the band returned to a more guitar oriented approach that blended elements of hard rock with their signature
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On This Day September 11 1987 – Together Again by The Temptations Thirty Second Album Released
On this day September 11 1987, The Temptations released their thirty second studio album Together Again. The record marked the return of former lead vocalist Dennis Edwards, whose powerful voice had fronted some of the group’s biggest hits in the late 1960s and 1970s. Together
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On This Day September 11 1987 – The Curse Premiered in Theaters
On this day September 11 1987, The Curse premiered in theaters. Loosely based on H. P. Lovecraft’s short story The Colour Out of Space, the horror film told the tale of a Tennessee farm family whose lives spiral into terror after a mysterious meteorite crashes
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On This Day September 10 1987 – Songs About Fucking by Big Black Released
On this day September 10 1987, Big Black released Songs About Fucking , their second and final full length studio album. Known for their abrasive sound and confrontational style, the Chicago based band pushed the boundaries of underground rock with a record that became both
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On This Day September 9 1987 – Earth, Sun, Moon by Love and Rockets Third Album Released
On this day September 9 1987, Love and Rockets released their third studio album Earth, Sun, Moon. After moving beyond their post Bauhaus beginnings, the band further developed their signature blend of alternative rock, psychedelic textures, and folk inspired melodies with this record. The album
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On This Day September 8 1987 – Go On by Mr Mister Third Album Released
In 1987, Mr Mister released their third studio album Go On . Following the massive success of their 1985 album Welcome to the Real World, which featured chart toppers like Broken Wings and Kyrie, the band returned with a record that carried a more introspective
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On This Day September 8 1987 – Hold Your Fire by Rush Twelfth Album Released
In 1987, Rush released their twelfth studio album Hold Your Fire . By this time, the Canadian trio had firmly embraced the polished, synth driven sound that characterized much of their 80s output, blending progressive rock complexity with radio friendly accessibility. Hold Your Fire included
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