Today in 80s history! What happened on June 14th 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
Marla Gibbs (The Jeffersons, 227) - 95
June 14, 1931
Boy George (Culture Club) - 65
June 14, 1961
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on June 14th
Boy in the Box
Artist: Corey Hart
Released: June 14, 1985
Corey Hart followed his Sunglasses at Night breakthrough with a huge second album that made him an even bigger star in Canada and kept him on U.S. pop radio.
Featured Tracks: "Never Surrender" and "Boy in the Box"
Chart Notes: Peaked at #20 on the Billboard 200 and hit #1 in Canada.
Destiny
Artist: Chaka Khan
Released: June 14, 1986
Chaka Khan followed I Feel for You with a sleek mid-80s mix of R&B, pop, funk and rock, showing off her powerhouse voice across a polished Warner Bros. release.
Featured Tracks: "Love of a Lifetime" and "Tight Fit"
Chart Notes: Peaked at #67 on the Billboard 200 and #25 on the Billboard R&B albums chart.
In Other 80s Music News
1986 - Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald Hit #1
Event: Billboard Hot 100 #1
Details: "On My Own" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald one of the biggest duets of the decade.
1987 - Madonna Kicks Off the Who's That Girl World Tour
Event: Tour Opening Night
Details: Madonna launched her Who's That Girl World Tour at Osaka Stadium in Japan, beginning her first world tour and one of the biggest pop tours of the decade.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On June 14th
Secret Admirer (1985)
Release Date: June 14, 1985
Directed by: David Greenwalt
Starring: C. Thomas Howell, Lori Loughlin and Kelly Preston
This teen romantic comedy turned one anonymous love letter into a full-blown 80s high school farce. It earned about $8.6 million at the box office.
Prizzi's Honor (1985)
Release Date: June 14, 1985
Directed by: John Huston
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Kathleen Turner and Anjelica Huston
John Huston's dark mob comedy paired romance, hit jobs and family loyalty in one twisted package. Made for about $16 million, it earned about $26.6 million and won Anjelica Huston the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
The Stuff (1985)
Release Date: June 14, 1985
Directed by: Larry Cohen
Starring: Michael Moriarty, Andrea Marcovicci and Garrett Morris
Larry Cohen's cult horror satire turned a mysterious addictive dessert into a gooey consumer-nightmare monster movie. It earned about $1.7 million at the box office.
TODAY IN 80S TV
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TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1987 - Los Angeles Lakers Win the NBA Championship
Event: NBA Finals Game 6
Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Opponent: Boston Celtics
Result: Lakers won 106-93 and took the series 4-2
Details: The Lakers closed out the Celtics at The Forum to win the 1987 NBA Championship. Magic Johnson was named Finals MVP.
1989 - The Fabulous Freebirds Win the NWA World Tag Team Championship
Event: Clash of the Champions VII
Team: The Fabulous Freebirds
Opponent: The Midnight Express
Result: The Fabulous Freebirds won the tournament final
Details: Jimmy Garvin and Michael Hayes won the vacant NWA World Tag Team Championship at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
TODAY IN OTHER 80S NEWS
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