Today in 80s history! What happened on April 29th 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
Willie Nelson (Singer, Songwriter, Actor) - Age 93
April 29, 1933
Tommy James (Tommy James and the Shondells) - Age 79
April 29, 1947
Jerry Seinfeld (Comedian, Seinfeld) - Age 72
April 29, 1954
Kate Mulgrew (Ryan's Hope, Star Trek: Voyager) - Age 71
April 29, 1955
Daniel Day-Lewis (My Left Foot) - Age 69
April 29, 1957
Michelle Pfeiffer (Scarface, The Witches of Eastwick, Dangerous Liaisons) - Age 68
April 29, 1958
Eve Plumb (The Brady Bunch, The Brady Brides, A Very Brady Christmas) - Age 68
April 29, 1958
Andre Agassi (Tennis) - Age 56
April 29, 1970
Uma Thurman (Dangerous Liaisons) - Age 56
April 29, 1970
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on April 29th
Mr. Bad Guy
Freddie Mercury
Debut Solo Studio Album
Release Date: April 29, 1985
Chart Info: Peaked at #6 on the UK Albums Chart and #159 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "I Was Born to Love You" and "Made in Heaven"
Be Yourself Tonight
Eurythmics
4th Studio Album
Release Date: April 29, 1985
Chart Info: Peaked at #9 on the Billboard 200 and #3 on the UK Albums Chart
Featuring: "Would I Lie to You?" and "There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)"
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On April 29th
Valley Girl (1983)
Release Date: April 29, 1983
Director: Martha Coolidge
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Deborah Foreman and Elizabeth Daily
Budget: $3 Million
Box Office: $17.3 Million
The Hunger (1983)
Release Date: April 29, 1983
Director: Tony Scott
Starring: Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie and Susan Sarandon
Budget: $10 Million
Box Office: $12.3 Million
Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)
Release Date: April 29, 1983
Director: Jack Clayton
Starring: Jason Robards, Jonathan Pryce and Diane Ladd
Budget: $20 Million
Box Office: $8.4 Million
TODAY IN 80S TV
Hello, Larry
Event: Finale
Network: NBC
Final Episode Date: April 29, 1980
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 38
Note: The McLean Stevenson sitcom ended its original NBC run.
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1980 - Billy Sims Goes First Overall
Event: NFL Draft
Team: Detroit Lions
Opponent: Not applicable
Result: Billy Sims selected #1 overall
Details: The Lions selected Oklahoma running back and 1978 Heisman Trophy winner Billy Sims with the first pick of the 1980 NFL Draft.
1981 - Steve Carlton Reaches 3,000 Strikeouts
Event: MLB Regular Season
Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Opponent: Montreal Expos
Result: Phillies 6, Expos 2
Details: Steve Carlton became the first left-handed pitcher in MLB history to record 3,000 career strikeouts.
1986 - Roger Clemens Strikes Out 20
Event: MLB Regular Season
Team: Boston Red Sox
Opponent: Seattle Mariners
Result: Red Sox 3, Mariners 1
Details: Roger Clemens became the first pitcher in MLB history to strike out 20 batters in a nine-inning game.
1986 - Bo Jackson Goes First Overall
Event: NFL Draft
Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Opponent: Not applicable
Result: Bo Jackson selected #1 overall
Details: The Buccaneers selected Auburn running back and 1985 Heisman Trophy winner Bo Jackson with the first pick of the 1986 NFL Draft.
