Today in 80s history! What happened on April 30th 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
Wonder Mike (The Sugarhill Gang) - Age 69
April 30, 1957
Isiah Thomas (Basketball) - Age 65
April 30, 1961
Michael Waltrip (NASCAR) - Age 63
April 30, 1963
Johnny Galecki (National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Roseanne) - Age 51
April 30, 1975
REMEMBERING
Cloris Leachman (The Facts of Life, The Mary Tyler Moore Show)
April 30, 1926 - January 27, 2021 (Age 94)
Burt Young (Rocky, Back to School)
April 30, 1940 - October 8, 2023 (Age 83)
Phil Garner (Baseball)
April 30, 1949 - April 11, 2026 (Age 76)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on April 30th
Junk Culture
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
5th Studio Album
Release Date: April 30, 1984
Chart Info: Peaked at #182 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "Locomotion" and "Tesla Girls"
The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking
Roger Waters
Debut Solo Studio Album
Release Date: April 30, 1984
Chart Info: Peaked at #31 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "5:01 AM (The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking)" and "4:30 AM (Apparently They Were Travelling Abroad)"
The Final Frontier
Keel
3rd Studio Album
Release Date: April 30, 1986
Chart Info: Not verified
Featuring: "Because the Night" and "Tears of Fire"
In Other 80s Music News
1981 - Air Supply Releases "The One That You Love"
Event: Single Release
Details: Air Supply released the single "The One That You Love," which later became their only #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
1983 - Michael Jackson Hits #1 with "Beat It"
Event: Chart Milestone
Details: "Beat It" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for three weeks.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On April 30th
Partners (1982)
Release Date: April 30, 1982
Director: James Burrows
Starring: Ryan O'Neal, John Hurt and Kenneth McMillan
Budget: $6 Million
Box Office: $6.1 Million
TODAY IN 80S TV
That's Incredible!
Event: Finale
Network: ABC
Final Episode Date: April 30, 1984
Seasons: 5
Episodes: Not verified
Note: The reality-style series ended its original ABC run.
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1985 - Bruce Smith Goes First Overall
Event: NFL Draft
Team: Buffalo Bills
Opponent: Not applicable
Result: Bruce Smith selected #1 overall
Details: The Bills selected Virginia Tech defensive end Bruce Smith with the first pick of the 1985 NFL Draft.
