Today in 80s history! What happened on July 13th 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
Patrick Stewart (Star Trek: The Next Generation) - 86
July 13, 1940
Harrison Ford (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones, The Empire Strikes Back) - 84
July 13, 1942
Ernő Rubik (Inventor of the Rubik's Cube) - 82
July 13, 1944
Cheech Marin (Cheech & Chong) - 80
July 13, 1946
Louise Mandrell (Country Singer) - 72
July 13, 1954
Mark Mendoza (Twisted Sister) - 70
July 13, 1956
Michael Spinks (World Heavyweight Champion) - 70
July 13, 1956
Cameron Crowe (Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Say Anything...) - 69
July 13, 1957
Spud Webb (NBA Slam Dunk Champion) - 63
July 13, 1963
REMEMBERING
George Steinbrenner (New York Yankees Owner)
July 4, 1930 - July 13, 2010 (Age 80)
Richard Simmons (Sweatin' to the Oldies)
July 12, 1948 - July 13, 2024 (Age 76)
Shannen Doherty (Heathers, Beverly Hills, 90210)
April 12, 1971 - July 13, 2024 (Age 53)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on July 13th
Introducing the Hardline According to...
Terence Trent D'Arby
Debut Studio Album
Release Date: July 13, 1987
Chart Info: Peaked at #4 on the Billboard 200, #1 in the UK, and sold more than 8 million copies worldwide
Featuring: "If You Let Me Stay" and "Wishing Well"
1985 - "A View to a Kill" Hit #1 in America
Event: Billboard Hot 100 Milestone
Details: Duran Duran's "A View to a Kill" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the only James Bond theme song to top the U.S. chart.
1985 - Live Aid Took Place in London and Philadelphia
Event: Benefit Concert
Details: Live Aid was held at Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On July 13th
The Last Starfighter (1984)
Release Date: July 13, 1984
Director: Nick Castle
Starring: Lance Guest, Robert Preston and Catherine Mary Stewart
Budget: $15 Million
Box Office: $28.7 Million
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
Release Date: July 13, 1984
Director: Frank Oz
Starring: Jim Henson, Frank Oz and Dave Goelz
Budget: $8 Million
Box Office: $25.5 Million
The Brave Little Toaster (1987)
Release Date: July 13, 1987
Director: Jerry Rees
Starring: Deanna Oliver, Timothy E. Day and Jon Lovitz
Budget: Approximately $2.3 Million
Box Office: Limited theatrical release
The Dead Pool (1988)
Release Date: July 13, 1988
Director: Buddy Van Horn
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Patricia Clarkson and Liam Neeson
Budget: $30 Million
Box Office: $39.9 Million
TODAY IN 80S TV
Brothers
Event: Premiere
Network: Showtime
Date or First Episode Date or Final Episode Date: July 13, 1984
Seasons: 5
Episodes: 115
Note: One of Showtime's earliest original scripted comedy series.
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1982 - National League Won the MLB All-Star Game
Event: MLB All-Star Game
Team: National League
Opponent: American League
Result: National League won 4-1
Details: Dave Concepción of the Cincinnati Reds was named the game's MVP at Olympic Stadium in Montreal.
TODAY IN OTHER 80S NEWS
No other news today in the 80s!
