Today in 80s history! What happened on April 20th 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
George Takei (Actor, Star Trek) - 89
April 20, 1937
Jessica Lange (Actress, Tootsie) - 77
April 20, 1949
Veronica Cartwright (Actress, The Right Stuff, The Witches of Eastwick) - 77
April 20, 1949
Don Mattingly (Baseball) - 65
April 20, 1961
Crispin Glover (Actor, Back to the Future) - 62
April 20, 1964
Joey Lawrence (Actor, Gimme a Break!, Blossom) - 50
April 20, 1976
REMEMBERING
Luther Vandross (Singer)
April 20, 1951 - July 1, 2005 (Age 54)
Tito Puente (Musician)
April 20, 1923 - May 31, 2000 (Age 77)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on April 20th
Twangin...
Dave Edmunds
6th Album
Release Date: April 20, 1981
UK Albums: #37
Singles Released
The Waiting
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Release Date: April 20, 1981
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On April 20th
No major 80s movie release on this day
TODAY IN 80S TV
Soap
Event: Series Finale
Network: ABC
Final Episode Date: April 20, 1981
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 85
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1981 - Toshihiko Seko Wins the Boston Marathon
Event: Boston Marathon
Details: Seko won the men's race and Allison Roe won the women's race.
1982 - Atlanta Braves Reach 12-0
Event: MLB Winning Streak
Team: Atlanta Braves
Opponent: Cincinnati Reds
Result: Braves win 4-2
Details: Atlanta became the first modern major league team to win its first 12 games of the season.
1986 - Michael Jordan Scores 63 in a Playoff Game
Event: NBA Playoff Scoring Record
Team: Chicago Bulls
Opponent: Boston Celtics
Details: Jordan scored 63 points in a double-overtime game, setting an NBA playoff record.
1987 - Toshihiko Seko Wins His Second Boston Marathon
Event: Boston Marathon
Details: Seko won the men's race again, and Rosa Mota won the women's race.
1988 - Orioles Set Opening-Season Loss Record at 14 Straight
Event: MLB Record
Team: Baltimore Orioles
Opponent: Milwaukee Brewers
Result: Brewers win 8-6
Details: Baltimore set a major league record at the time by opening the season with 14 straight losses
