Today in 80s history! What happened on April 8th 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
Steve Howe (Guitarist, Yes) - 79
April 8, 1947
Mel Schacher (Bassist, Grand Funk Railroad) - 75
April 8, 1951
John Schneider (Actor, The Dukes of Hazzard) - 66
April 8, 1960
Julian Lennon (Singer) - 63
April 8, 1963
Terry Porter (Basketball Player) - 63
April 8, 1963
Robin Wright (Actress, The Princess Bride) - 60
April 8, 1966
Extra Fun Facts: Robin Wright
Robin Wright became one of the most recognizable rising actresses of the late 80s thanks to The Princess Bride in 1987.
Remembering
Gary Carter (Baseball Player)
April 8, 1954 - February 16, 2012 (Age 57)
Ricky Bell (Football Player)
April 8, 1955 - November 28, 1984 (Age 29)
Biz Markie (Rapper)
April 8, 1964 - July 16, 2021 (Age 57)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on April 8th
D.E. 7th
Dave Edmunds
7th Album
Release Date: April 8, 1982
Billboard 200: #46
Faster Than the Speed of Night
Bonnie Tyler
5th Album
Release Date: April 8, 1983
Billboard 200: #4
UK Albums Chart: #1
Featuring: “Total Eclipse of the Heart”
99 Luftballons
Nena
Compilation Album
Release Date: April 8, 1984
Billboard 200: #27
Odyssey
Yngwie Malmsteen
4th Album
Release Date: April 8, 1988
Billboard 200: #40
IN OTHER 80S MUSIC NEWS
1989 - The Look HITS #1
Roxette
Release Date: April 8, 1989
Details: “The Look” became the No. 1 song in America on this day.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On April 8th
Losin’ It (1983)
Release Date: April 8, 1983
Director: Curtis Hanson
Starring: Tom Cruise, Shelley Long, Jackie Earle Haley and John Stockwell
Budget: $7 Million
Box Office: $1.2 Million
Above the Law (1988)
Release Date: April 8, 1988
Director: Andrew Davis
Starring: Steven Seagal, Pam Grier, Sharon Stone, Henry Silva and Ron Dean
Budget: $7.5 Million
Box Office: $18.8 Million
Bad Dreams (1988)
Release Date: April 8, 1988
Director: Andrew Fleming
Starring: Jennifer Rubin, Bruce Abbott, E. G. Daily, Harris Yulin and Richard Lynch
Budget: $4.5 Million
Box Office: $9.8 Million
TODAY IN 80S TV
Foley Square
Event: Series Finale
Network: CBS
Final Episode Date: April 8, 1986
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 14
Mary
Event: Series Finale
Network: CBS
Final Episode Date: April 8, 1986
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 13
Starring: Mary Tyler Moore
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1981 - Steve Carlton vs Tom Seaver on Opening Day
Event: MLB Opening Day
Details: Tom Seaver and the Reds defeated Steve Carlton and the Phillies 3-2.
1981 - Islanders Score 9 Goals in Playoffs
Event: Stanley Cup Playoffs
Details: The New York Islanders defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 9-2.
1986 - Will Clark Homers in First MLB At-Bat
Event: MLB Debut
Details: Will Clark hit a home run off Nolan Ryan in his first major league at-bat.
1989 - Jim Abbott Makes MLB Debut
Event: MLB Debut
Details: Abbott pitched for the California Angels in his first major league game.
TODAY IN OTHER 80S NEWS
1983 - David Copperfield Makes Statue of Liberty “Disappear”
Event: Television Event
Details: One of the most famous magic illusions ever performed on live television.
1986 - Clint Eastwood Elected Mayor
Event: Local Politics
Details: Clint Eastwood was elected mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
