Today in 80s history! What happened on July 7th 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
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Ringo Starr (The Beatles, Thomas & Friends Narrator) - 86
July 7, 1940 -
Cree Summer (A Different World, Inspector Gadget) - 57
July 7, 1969
REMEMBERING
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Shelley Duvall (The Shining, Popeye)
July 7, 1949 - July 11, 2024 (Age 75)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on July 7th
Eat 'Em and Smile
Artist: David Lee Roth
Released: July 7, 1986
David Lee Roth came roaring out of Van Halen with a solo debut that felt loud, flashy and completely built for the MTV era.
Featured Tracks: "Yankee Rose" and "Goin' Crazy!"
Chart Notes: Reached #4 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum in the United States.
Made in U.S.A.
Artist: The Beach Boys
Released: July 7, 1986
The Beach Boys celebrated their legacy with a career-spanning compilation that brought their classic California sound back to record shelves in the middle of the 80s.
Featured Tracks: "Surfin' U.S.A." and "Good Vibrations"
Chart Notes: Certified Double Platinum in the United States.
In Other 80s Music News
1984 - Prince Hits #1 with "When Doves Cry"
Event: Billboard Hot 100 #1
Details: "When Doves Cry" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated July 7, 1984, becoming Prince's first U.S. #1 single and one of the defining songs of the decade.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On July 7th
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
Release Date: July 7, 1989
Directed by: Richard Donner
Starring: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Joss Ackland and Patsy Kensit
Riggs and Murtaugh returned with bigger action, sharper comedy and Joe Pesci joining the chaos as Leo Getz. Made for about $30 million, the sequel became a major summer hit, earning more than $227 million worldwide.
TODAY IN 80S TV
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TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1984 - Martina Navratilova Wins Wimbledon
Event: Wimbledon Women's Singles Final
Team: Martina Navratilova
Opponent: Chris Evert Lloyd
Result: Navratilova won 7-6, 6-2
Details: Navratilova captured another Wimbledon title during one of the most dominant stretches of her legendary career.
1985 - Boris Becker Wins Wimbledon at 17
Event: Wimbledon Men's Singles Final
Team: Boris Becker
Opponent: Kevin Curren
Result: Becker won 6-3, 6-7, 7-6, 6-4
Details: Boris Becker became the youngest men's singles champion in Wimbledon history and the first unseeded player to win the title.
TODAY IN OTHER 80S NEWS
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