Today in 80s history! What happened on June 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
🎂 Happy Birthday to Ally Sheedy, born June 13, 1962!
In the 80s, Ally Sheedy starred in WarGames, The Breakfast Club, St. Elmo's Fire, and Short Circuit, becoming one of the most recognizable members of the Brat Pack. 🎬✨
Fun fact: Before her acting career took off, Sheedy wrote the children's book She Was Nice to Mice at age 12, and it became a bestseller.
Mary-Kate Olsen (Full House) - 40
June 13, 1986
Ashley Olsen (Full House) - 40
June 13, 1986
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on June 13th
Heart Shaped World
Artist: Chris Isaak
Released: June 13, 1989
Chris Isaak's third studio album would eventually become his breakthrough release thanks to the haunting ballad "Wicked Game," which became a worldwide hit after its later radio and film exposure.
Featured Tracks: "Wicked Game" and "Blue Spanish Sky"
Chart Notes: Later certified Double Platinum in the United States.
In Other 80s Music News
1987 - Atlantic Starr Tops the Charts
Event: Billboard Hot 100 #1
Details: Atlantic Starr's romantic ballad "Always" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the group's biggest hit and only chart-topper.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On June 13th
Back to School (1986)
Release Date: June 13, 1986
Directed by: Alan Metter
Starring: Rodney Dangerfield, Sally Kellerman and Burt Young
Rodney Dangerfield's biggest movie hit followed self-made millionaire Thornton Melon as he enrolls in college alongside his son. Made for about $11 million, the comedy became a surprise blockbuster, earning more than $108 million worldwide.
TODAY IN 80S TV
No major 80s TV items today!
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1989 - Detroit Pistons Win Their First NBA Championship
Event: NBA Finals
Team: Detroit Pistons
Opponent: Los Angeles Lakers
Result: Pistons won the series 4-0
Details: Detroit completed a sweep of the defending champion Lakers with a 105-97 victory in Game 4. The title was the first in franchise history, and Joe Dumars was named Finals MVP.
TODAY IN OTHER 80S NEWS
1983 - Pioneer 10 Reaches a Historic Milestone
Event: Space Exploration Milestone
Location: Solar System
Details: Pioneer 10 became the first human-made object to travel beyond the orbit of Neptune, marking another major achievement in mankind's exploration of deep space.
