Today in 80s history! What happened on July 9th 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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John Tesh (Entertainment Tonight, Musician) - 74
July 9, 1952 -
Jimmy Smits (L.A. Law) - 71
July 9, 1955 -
Tom Hanks (Splash, Big, The Money Pit) - 70
July 9, 1956 -
Kelly McGillis (Top Gun, Witness) - 69
July 9, 1957
REMEMBERING
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Brian Dennehy (First Blood, Cocoon, F/X)
July 9, 1938 - April 15, 2020 (Age 81) -
Bon Scott (AC/DC)
July 9, 1946 - February 19, 1980 (Age 33) -
O.J. Simpson (NFL Player, The Naked Gun)
July 9, 1947 - April 10, 2024 (Age 76)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on July 9th
Who's Zoomin' Who?
Artist: Aretha Franklin
Released: July 9, 1985
Aretha Franklin roared into the MTV era with one of the biggest comeback albums of her career, pairing her legendary voice with sleek mid-80s pop and R&B production.
Featured Tracks: "Freeway of Love," "Who's Zoomin' Who" and "Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves"
Chart Notes: Reached #13 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum in the United States.
In Other 80s Music News
1983 - The Police Hit #1 with "Every Breath You Take"
Event: Billboard Hot 100 #1
Details: "Every Breath You Take" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated July 9, 1983, beginning an eight-week run at the top.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On July 9th
Tron (1982)
Release Date: July 9, 1982
Directed by: Steven Lisberger
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner, Cindy Morgan and Barnard Hughes
Disney stepped inside the computer age with one of the most visually distinctive sci-fi films of the decade. Tron was not a massive hit at first, but its groundbreaking computer imagery and video-game world helped make it one of the most influential cult films of the 80s.
TODAY IN 80S TV
No 80sTV News today in the 80s!
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1989 - Boris Becker Wins Wimbledon
Event: Wimbledon Men's Singles Final
Team: Boris Becker
Opponent: Stefan Edberg
Result: Becker won 6-0, 7-6, 6-4
Details: Becker defeated the defending champion in a rematch of the previous year's final, capturing his third Wimbledon singles title.
TODAY IN OTHER 80S NEWS
1981 - Donkey Kong Gets a Limited Arcade Release in Japan
Event: Video Game Milestone
Location: Japan
Details: Nintendo gave Donkey Kong a limited arcade release in Japan, introducing Donkey Kong, Pauline and the character who would later become Mario.
