Today in 80s history! What happened on June 16th 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
Laurie Metcalf (Roseanne, Desperately Seeking Susan) - 71
June 16, 1955
Ian Buchanan (General Hospital, Twin Peaks) - 69
June 16, 1957
Wally Joyner (California Angels First Baseman) - 64
June 16, 1962
Mark Occhilupo (World Champion Surfer) - 60
June 16, 1966
REMEMBERING
Ultimate Warrior (WWF Superstar)
June 16, 1959 - April 8, 2014 (Age 54)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on June 16th
Come Upstairs
Artist: Carly Simon
Released: June 16, 1980
Carly Simon kicked off her Warner Bros. years with a more rock-oriented sound while still delivering the sharp songwriting that made her one of the biggest artists of the 70s and 80s.
Featured Tracks: "Jesse" and "Come Upstairs"
Chart Notes: Reached #36 on the Billboard 200.
Made in America
Artist: The Carpenters
Released: June 16, 1981
The Carpenters' final studio album released during Karen Carpenter's lifetime produced one last major hit and remains an emotional chapter in the duo's legendary career.
Featured Tracks: "Touch Me When We're Dancing" and "Those Good Old Dreams"
Chart Notes: "Touch Me When We're Dancing" became the duo's final Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
Old Wave
Artist: Ringo Starr
Released: June 16, 1983
Ringo Starr teamed with Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh on this overlooked solo effort, a release that developed a cult following among Beatles fans despite its limited distribution.
Featured Tracks: "In My Car" and "I Keep Forgettin'"
In Other 80s Music News
1984 - Cyndi Lauper Holds #1 with "Time After Time"
Event: Billboard Hot 100 #1
Details: "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated June 16, 1984, its second week on top.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On June 16th
Ghostbusters II (1989)
Release Date: June 16, 1989
Directed by: Ivan Reitman
Starring: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson and Annie Potts
Five years after the original became a cultural phenomenon, the Ghostbusters returned to battle Vigo the Carpathian and a river of supernatural slime beneath New York City. The sequel earned more than $215 million worldwide.
TODAY IN 80S TV
No major 80s TV news today!
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1985 - Andy North Wins the U.S. Open
Event: U.S. Open Golf Championship
Team: Andy North
Opponent: Dave Barr, Chen Tze-chung and Denis Watson
Result: North won by one stroke
Details: Andy North captured his second U.S. Open title at Oakland Hills Country Club, finishing at 1-under-par and holding off a dramatic final-round charge.
