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On This Day During the 80s
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This community is dedicated to the music, movies, television, games, radio, and pop culture that defined the 1980s. It is a place for people who lived the decade, as well as those who appreciate what made it unforgettable. Members use this forum to check in during live radio blocks, share weekly listening memories, and talk about what the music, shows, and moments of the 80s bring back for them. Guests are welcome to browse selected discussions, while full participation requires registration. If you would like to understand the intent behind this community and how it is curated, you can read more here: About This Community. Explore current conversations, share your memories, and take part in a community built around real 80s experiences.
On this day April 2 1982 the action horror film Silent Rage premiered in theaters. Directed by Michael Miller the movie starred Chuck Norris as a small town sheriff who finds himself up against more than just criminals. He’s facing a genetically altered killer who can’t be stopped.
Silent Rage...
On this day April 2 1982 the comedy drama Some Kind of Hero premiered in theaters. Directed by Michael Pressman the film starred Richard Pryor as a Vietnam War veteran returning home only to face bureaucratic struggles and a society that has moved on without him.
Margot Kidder and Ray Sharkey...
On this day April 2 1982 the romantic comedy A Little Sex premiered in theaters. Directed by Bruce Paltrow the film starred Tim Matheson as a man struggling with monogamy after getting married. Kate Capshaw played his wife and Edward Herrmann appeared in a key supporting role.
The movie...
On this day April 2 1982 Penitentiary II premiered in theaters. Directed by Jamaa Fanaka the sequel continued the story of Martel Too Sweet Gordone played by Leon Isaac Kennedy as he tries to go straight after being released from prison only to be drawn back into the boxing world.
The film also...
On this day April 2 1982 the erotic horror film Cat People premiered in theaters. Directed by Paul Schrader the movie starred Nastassja Kinski Malcolm McDowell John Heard and Annette O'Toole.
A reimagining of the 1942 classic Cat People followed a woman who discovers her connection to a...
On this day April 1 1980 the pool hall comedy The Baltimore Bullet premiered in theaters. Directed by Robert Ellis Miller the film starred James Coburn as a seasoned pool hustler who teams up with a young protégé played by Bruce Boxleitner to take on high stakes games and one final big score...
On this day April 2, 1987, SquareSoft released Apple Town Monogatari in Japan, a lesser known title in the company’s early catalog long before it became a global RPG powerhouse. Released exclusively for Japanese platforms, the game was a unique mix of simulation and storytelling that reflected...
On this day March 21 1989 Phantasy Star II was released for the Sega Genesis in Japan. As the highly anticipated sequel to the original Phantasy Star the game expanded the series with a deep sci-fi storyline turn based combat and an expansive world filled with challenging dungeons.
Set in the...
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 of the film.
Developed...
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.
Developed by Hudson...
On this day March 5 1981, Sinclair Research released the first British home computer, the ZX81. The ZX81 was designed to be an affordable and accessible personal computer, aimed at the growing home computing market.
The computer was priced at 50 Euros for the uninstalled version and 70 Euros...
On this day March 1 1983 Swatch introduced its first line of watches in Zürich, Switzerland, revolutionizing the watch industry with affordable, stylish, and durable timepieces. Priced between $40 and $50, Swatch watches were designed to be fashionable, lightweight, and accessible, making them...
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