Today in 80s history! What happened on July 12th 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
Bill Cosby (The Cosby Show) - 89
July 12, 1937
Ben Burtt (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Star Wars Sound Designer) - 78
July 12, 1948
Cheryl Ladd (Charlie’s Angels) - 75
July 12, 1951
Julio César Chávez (Boxing Champion) - 64
July 12, 1962
REMEMBERING
Christine McVie (Fleetwood Mac)
July 12, 1943 - November 30, 2022 (Age 79)
Richard Simmons (Sweatin’ to the Oldies)
July 12, 1948 - July 13, 2024 (Age 76)
Eric Carr (KISS Drummer)
July 12, 1950 - November 24, 1991 (Age 41)
Kelly Preston (Secret Admirer, Twins)
October 13, 1962 - July 12, 2020 (Age 57)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on July 12th
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Various Artists
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Release Date: July 12, 1982
Chart Info: Peaked at #36 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart
Featuring: "I Will Always Love You" and "Hard Candy Christmas"
Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson
Debut Solo Studio Album
Release Date: July 12, 1988
Chart Info: Peaked at #54 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "Love and Mercy" and "Melt Away"
In Other 80s Music News
1986 - "Holding Back the Years" Hit #1 in America
Event: Billboard Hot 100 Milestone
Details: Simply Red's "Holding Back the Years" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the chart week dated July 12, 1986.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On July 12th
Explorers (1985)
Release Date: July 12, 1985
Director: Joe Dante
Starring: Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix and Jason Presson
Budget: $20-25 Million
Box Office: $9.9 Million
TODAY IN 80S TV
No major 80s TV news today!
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1986 - Evander Holyfield Won His First World Title
Event: WBA Cruiserweight Championship Fight
Team: Evander Holyfield
Opponent: Dwight Muhammad Qawi
Result: Holyfield defeated Qawi by split decision
Details: Holyfield went 15 rounds in Atlanta to win the WBA cruiserweight title.
1988 - The American League Won the MLB All-Star Game
Event: MLB All-Star Game
Team: American League
Opponent: National League
Result: American League defeated the National League, 2-1
Details: Terry Steinbach of the Oakland Athletics was named MVP at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati.
TODAY IN OTHER 80S NEWS
1984 - Geraldine Ferraro Was Named Walter Mondale’s Running Mate
Event: Political Milestone
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Details: Walter Mondale announced Geraldine Ferraro as his vice presidential running mate, making her the first woman on a major party presidential ticket in U.S. history.
