Today in 80s history! What happened on April 13th 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
Al Green (Singer) - 80
April 13, 1946
Peabo Bryson (Singer) - 75
April 13, 1951
Max Weinberg (Drummer, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band) - 75
April 13, 1951
Davis Love III (Golfer) - 62
April 13, 1964
Ricky Schroder (Actor, Silver Spoons) - 56
April 13, 1970
Extra Fun Facts: Al Green
Al Green was one of the most influential soul singers ever, and his music continued to shape 80s R&B and pop artists throughout the decade.
Remembering
Paul Sorvino (Actor, Goodfellas)
April 13, 1939 - July 25, 2022 (Age 83)
Tony Dow (Actor, Leave It to Beaver)
April 13, 1945 - July 27, 2022 (Age 77)
Dan Rooney (Steelers Owner)
July 20, 1932 - April 13, 2017 (Age 84)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on April 13th
Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
Debut Album
Release Date: April 13, 1983
Billboard 200: #171
Tango in the Night
Fleetwood Mac
14th Album
Release Date: April 13, 1987
Billboard 200: #7
UK Albums Chart: #1
Featuring: “Big Love” and “Little Lies”
Johnny Cash Is Coming to Town
Johnny Cash
73rd Album
Release Date: April 13, 1987
F.L.M.
Mel and Kim
Debut Album
Release Date: April 13, 1987
UK Albums Chart: #3
Shove It
The Cross
Debut Album
Release Date: April 13, 1988
Diamond Sun
Glass Tiger
2nd Album
Release Date: April 13, 1988
Billboard 200: #82
In Other 80s Music News
1985 - “We Are the World” Hits No. 1
Event: Billboard Hot 100 Milestone
Details: USA for Africa’s charity single reached No. 1 in America.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On April 13th
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
Release Date: April 13, 1984
Director: Joseph Zito
Starring: Kimberly Beck, Peter Barton, Corey Feldman and Crispin Glover
Budget: $2.2 Million
Box Office: $33 Million
Swing Shift (1984)
Release Date: April 13, 1984
Director: Jonathan Demme
Starring: Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Christine Lahti and Fred Ward
Budget: $15–17 Million
Box Office: $6.6 Million
Iceman (1984)
Release Date: April 13, 1984
Director: Fred Schepisi
Starring: Timothy Hutton, Lindsay Crouse and John Lone
Budget: $10 Million
Box Office: $7.3 Million
TODAY IN 80S TV
3rd Soul Train Music Awards
Event: Awards Show
Network: Syndicated
Date: April 13, 1989
Hosts: Dionne Warwick, Patti LaBelle and Ahmad Rashad
Dream Street
Event: Series Premiere
Network: NBC
First Episode Date: April 13, 1989
Last Episode Date: June 7, 1989
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1980 - Seve Ballesteros Wins the Masters
Event: Masters Tournament
Location: Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia
Details: Ballesteros became the first European to win the Masters.
1984 - Pete Rose Records His 4,000th Hit
Event: MLB Milestone
Details: Rose became just the second player in MLB history to reach 4,000 hits at the time.
1986 - Jack Nicklaus Wins the Masters
Event: Masters Tournament
Location: Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia
Details: Nicklaus won at age 46 in one of golf’s most iconic victories.
1986 - Celtics Finish 40-1 at Home
Event: NBA Regular Season Milestone
1987 - Padres Hit 3 Straight Home Runs to Start Game
Event: MLB Opening Day Feat
Details: Wynne, Gwynn, and Kruk homered to start the game.
