Today in 80s history! What happened on June 1st in the 80s? Find out what happened today in 80s Movies, 80s Music, 80s TV Shows, and 80s Sports! Also find out about celebrity birthdays for the legends, icons and characters we grew up with in the 80s!
TODAY'S 80S BIRTHDAYS
Morgan Freeman (Street Smart and Driving Miss Daisy) - 89
June 1, 1937
Brian Cox (Manhunter and Actor) - 80
June 1, 1946
Ronnie Wood (The Rolling Stones) - 79
June 1, 1947
Jonathan Pryce (Brazil and Something Wicked This Way Comes) - 79
June 1, 1947
Lisa Hartman Black (Knots Landing and Singer) - 70
June 1, 1956
Mark Curry (Comedian and Actor) - 65
June 1, 1961
Jason Donovan (Neighbours and Singer) - 58
June 1, 1968
Teri Polo (Actress) - 57
June 1, 1969
Heidi Klum (Model and Television Personality) - 53
June 1, 1973
REMEMBERING
Marilyn Monroe (Hollywood Icon)
June 1, 1926 - August 4, 1962 (Age 36)
Andy Griffith (The Andy Griffith Show and Matlock)
June 1, 1926 - July 3, 2012 (Age 86)
Cleavon Little (Blazing Saddles and Actor)
June 1, 1939 - October 22, 1992 (Age 53)
René Auberjonois (Benson and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)
June 1, 1940 - December 8, 2019 (Age 79)
Helen Keller (Author and Activist)
June 27, 1880 - June 1, 1968 (Age 87)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on June 1st
Speaking in Tongues
Talking Heads
5th Studio Album
Release Date: June 1, 1983
Chart Info: Peaked at #15 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "Burning Down the House" and "This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)"
The Dream of the Blue Turtles
Sting
Debut Solo Studio Album
Release Date: June 1, 1985
Chart Info: Peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" and "Fortress Around Your Heart"
Note: U.S. release date. The UK release followed on June 17, 1985.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On June 1st
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)
Release Date: June 1, 1984
Director: Leonard Nimoy
Starring: William Shatner, DeForest Kelley and James Doohan
Budget: $16 Million
Box Office: $87 Million
TODAY IN 80S TV
CNN
Event: Network Launch
Network: CNN
Launch Date: June 1, 1980
Seasons: N/A
Episodes: N/A
Note: Ted Turner launched the Cable News Network as the first 24-hour television news channel.
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
No major 80s sports items for June 1st in the 80s.
