Today in 80s history! What happened on April 27th 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
Kate Pierson (Singer, The B-52’s) - 78
April 27, 1948
Ace Frehley (Guitarist, KISS) - 75
April 27, 1951
George Gervin (Basketball) - 74
April 27, 1952
Herm Edwards (Football) - 72
April 27, 1954
Sheena Easton (Singer) - 67
April 27, 1959
REMEMBERING
Coretta Scott King (Civil Rights Leader)
April 27, 1927 - January 30, 2006 (Age 78)
Anouk Aimée (Actress)
April 27, 1932 - June 18, 2024 (Age 92)
Casey Kasem (Radio Host, American Top 40)
April 27, 1932 - June 15, 2014 (Age 82)
Jack Klugman (Actor, Quincy, M.E.)
April 27, 1922 - December 24, 2012 (Age 90)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on April 27th
Slates
The Fall
EP
Release Date: April 27, 1981
Whammy!
The B-52’s
3rd Album
Release Date: April 27, 1983
Billboard 200: #29
Featuring: "Legal Tender" and "Song for a Future Generation"
You Boyz Make Big Noize
Slade
14th Album
Release Date: April 27, 1987
UK Albums: #98
Flirt
Evelyn "Champagne" King
9th Album
Release Date: April 27, 1988
Billboard 200: #192
Top R&B Albums: #20
In Other 80s Music News
1985 - "We Are the World" Holds No. 1
Event: Billboard Hot 100 Milestone
Details: USA for Africa’s charity single was the No. 1 song in America during the Billboard chart week of April 27, 1985.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On April 27th
No major 80s movie release on this day
TODAY IN 80S TV
Masquerade
Event: Series Finale
Network: ABC
Final Episode Date: April 27, 1984
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 13
Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors
Event: Final Episode
Network: First-run syndication
Final Episode Date: April 27, 1986
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 65
China Beach
Event: Series Premiere
Network: ABC
First Episode Date: April 27, 1988
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 62
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1982 - Kenneth Sims Goes No. 1 in the NFL Draft
Event: NFL Draft
Team: New England Patriots
Details: The 1982 NFL Draft began on April 27, and the Patriots selected Texas defensive lineman Kenneth Sims first overall.
Top 10 Picks:
- Kenneth Sims, DE, Texas - New England Patriots
- Johnie Cooks, LB, Mississippi State - Baltimore Colts
- Chip Banks, LB, USC - Cleveland Browns
- Art Schlichter, QB, Ohio State - Baltimore Colts
- Jim McMahon, QB, BYU - Chicago Bears
- Jeff Bryant, DE, Clemson - Seattle Seahawks
- Darrin Nelson, RB, Stanford - Minnesota Vikings
- Mike Munchak, G, Penn State - Houston Oilers
- Gerald Riggs, RB, Arizona State - Atlanta Falcons
- Marcus Allen, RB, USC - Los Angeles Raiders
1983 - Nolan Ryan Becomes MLB’s All-Time Strikeout Leader
Event: MLB Milestone
Team: Houston Astros
Opponent: Montreal Expos
Details: Ryan struck out Brad Mills for career strikeout No. 3,509, passing Walter Johnson for the all-time major league record.
