Today in 80s history! What happened on April 14th 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
🎂 Happy 58th birthday to Anthony Michael Hall, born April 14, 1968!
In addition to becoming one of the defining faces of 80s teen cinema, here’s a quick look at his 80s run:
Movies:
• Sixteen Candles (1984) – Farmer Ted
• The Breakfast Club (1985) – Brian Johnson
• Weird Science (1985) – Gary Wallace
• Out of Bounds (1986) – Daryl Cage
• Johnny Be Good (1988) – Johnny Walker
Greg Maddux (MLB Pitcher) - 60
April 14, 1966
Extra Fun Facts: Greg Maddux
Greg Maddux is one of the few pitchers in MLB history to win four consecutive Cy Young Awards (1992–1995), and he did it while relying more on precision and movement than overpowering speed. At his peak, he could throw a complete game in under 100 pitches, earning him the nickname “The Professor.”
Teams he played for:
- Chicago Cubs (1986–1992, 2004–2006)
- Atlanta Braves (1993–2003)
- Los Angeles Dodgers (2006)
- San Diego Padres (2007–2008)
Remembering
Loretta Lynn (Singer, “Coal Miner’s Daughter”)
April 14, 1932 - October 4, 2022 (Age 90)
Pete Rose (Baseball Player, MLB all-time hits leader)
April 14, 1941 - September 30, 2024 (Age 83)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on April 14th
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Debut Album
Release Date: April 14, 1980
UK Albums Chart: #4
British Steel
Judas Priest
6th Album
Release Date: April 14, 1980
Billboard 200: #34
Diver Down
Van Halen
5th Album
Release Date: April 14, 1982
Billboard 200: #3
Let’s Dance
David Bowie
15th Album
Release Date: April 14, 1983
Billboard 200: #1
Jermaine Jackson
Jermaine Jackson
10th Album
Release Date: April 14, 1984
Billboard 200: #19
Turbo
Judas Priest
10th Album
Release Date: April 14, 1986
Billboard 200: #17
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On April 14th
Say Anything... (1989)
Release Date: April 14, 1989
Director: Cameron Crowe
Starring: John Cusack, Ione Skye and John Mahoney
Budget: $16 Million
Box Office: $21.6 Million
She’s Out of Control (1989)
Release Date: April 14, 1989
Director: Stan Dragoti
Starring: Tony Danza, Catherine Hicks and Ami Dolenz
Box Office: $11.7 Million
TODAY IN 80S TV
52nd Academy Awards
Event: Awards Show
Network: ABC
Date: April 14, 1980
Host: Johnny Carson
Best Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
Saturday Night Live
Event: George McGovern Hosts
Network: NBC
Date: April 14, 1984
Musical Guest: Madness
Saturday Night Live
Event: Howard Cosell Hosts (Season Finale)
Network: NBC
Date: April 14, 1985
Musical Guest: Greg Kihn
The Jim Henson Hour
Event: Series Premiere
Network: NBC
First Episode Date: April 14, 1989
Seasons: 1
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1985 - Bernhard Langer Wins the Masters
Event: Masters Tournament
Details: Langer became the first German golfer to win the Masters.
