Today in 80s history! What happened on July 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
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Jeffrey Tambor (Mr. Mom, The Larry Sanders Show) - 82
July 8, 1944 -
Kim Darby (Better Off Dead, Teen Wolf Too) - 79
July 8, 1947 -
Wolfgang Puck (Celebrity Chef) - 77
July 8, 1949 -
Anjelica Huston (This Is Spinal Tap, Prizzi's Honor) - 75
July 8, 1951 -
Kevin Bacon (Footloose, Friday the 13th) - 68
July 8, 1958
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on July 8th
Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
Artist: Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Released: July 8, 1981
Stevie Nicks launched her solo career with a little help from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, turning this rock duet into one of the signature singles from Bella Donna.
Featured Tracks: "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around"
Chart Notes: Reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In Other 80s Music News
1989 - Fine Young Cannibals Hit #1 with "Good Thing"
Event: Billboard Hot 100 #1
Details: "Good Thing" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated July 8, 1989, giving Fine Young Cannibals their second U.S. chart-topper of the year.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On July 8th
Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1988)
Release Date: July 8, 1988
Directed by: Bud Yorkin
Starring: Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli, John Gielgud and Kathy Bates
Dudley Moore returned as Arthur Bach in this sequel that found the once-rich party boy broke, sober and trying to rebuild his life. The film earned about $14.7 million at the box office.
TODAY IN 80S TV
Sweet Surrender
Event: Series Finale
Network: NBC
Final Episode Date: July 8, 1987
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Note: The short-lived NBC sitcom starring Mark Blum and Dana Delany aired its final episode.
Knight & Daye
Event: Series Premiere
Network: NBC
First Episode Date: July 8, 1989
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 7
Note: The short-lived sitcom starred Jack Warden and Mason Adams as former radio partners brought back together after years apart.
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1980 - National League Wins the MLB All-Star Game
Event: MLB All-Star Game
Team: National League
Opponent: American League
Result: National League won 4-2
Details: The National League beat the American League at Dodger Stadium, with Cincinnati Reds outfielder Ken Griffey named MVP.
1980 - First State of Origin Rugby League Game Is Played
Event: Rugby League Milestone
Team: Queensland
Opponent: New South Wales
Result: Queensland won 20-10
Details: Queensland defeated New South Wales at Lang Park in Brisbane in the first official State of Origin rugby league match.
1984 - John McEnroe Wins Wimbledon
Event: Wimbledon Men's Singles Final
Team: John McEnroe
Opponent: Jimmy Connors
Result: McEnroe won 6-1, 6-1, 6-2
Details: McEnroe delivered one of the most dominant Wimbledon finals ever, winning his third Wimbledon singles title in just 80 minutes.
TODAY IN OTHER 80S NEWS
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