Today in 80s history! What happened on July 16th 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
Stewart Copeland (The Police) - 74
July 16, 1952
Phoebe Cates (Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Gremlins) - 63
July 16, 1963
Corey Feldman (The Goonies, Gremlins) - 55
July 16, 1971
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on July 16th
Billy Idol
Billy Idol
Debut Studio Album
Release Date: July 16, 1982
Chart Info: Peaked at #45 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "Hot in the City" and "White Wedding"
The Envoy
Warren Zevon
5th Studio Album
Release Date: July 16, 1982
Chart Info: Peaked at #93 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "The Envoy" and "Ain't That Pretty at All"
Diamond Life
Sade
Debut Studio Album
Release Date: July 16, 1984
Chart Info: Reached #2 on the UK Albums Chart. Following its U.S. release in 1985, it peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200.
Featuring: "Smooth Operator" and "Your Love Is King"
In Other 80s Music News
1983 - "Every Breath You Take" Hit #1 in America
Event: Billboard Hot 100 Milestone
Details: The Police's "Every Breath You Take" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the chart week dated July 16, 1983.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On July 16th
No major 80s movies released today!
TODAY IN 80S TV
No TV news today in the 80s!
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1985 - 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, 6-1
Details: LaMarr Hoyt of the San Diego Padres was named MVP at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis.
TODAY IN OTHER 80S NEWS
No major other 80s news today!
