Today in 80s history! What happened on June 19th 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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Ann Wilson (Heart) - 76
June 19, 1950 -
Kathleen Turner (Romancing the Stone, Peggy Sue Got Married) - 72
June 19, 1954 -
Paula Abdul (Singer, Dancer, Choreographer) - 64
June 19, 1962
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on June 19th
Saved
Artist: Bob Dylan
Released: June 19, 1980
Bob Dylan continued his gospel era with this passionate follow-up to Slow Train Coming, leaning fully into faith-driven songs and a soulful backing sound.
Featured Tracks: "Saved" and "Solid Rock"
Chart Notes: Reached #24 on the Billboard 200.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On June 19th
Superman II (1981)
Release Date: June 19, 1981
Directed by: Richard Lester
Starring: Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder and Terence Stamp
Christopher Reeve returned as the Man of Steel for one of the biggest superhero sequels of the decade. Made for about $54 million, the film earned more than $216 million worldwide.
The Cannonball Run (1981)
Release Date: June 19, 1981
Directed by: Hal Needham
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett, Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Jackie Chan
This star-packed road-race comedy turned a cross-country dash into a wild 80s box office hit. It earned more than $72 million domestically and became one of the top-grossing movies of 1981.
Roxanne (1987)
Release Date: June 19, 1987
Directed by: Fred Schepisi
Starring: Steve Martin, Daryl Hannah, Shelley Duvall and Rick Rossovich
Steve Martin gave Cyrano de Bergerac a sweet 80s romantic-comedy twist with this charming small-town favorite. Made for about $12 million, it earned more than $40 million domestically.
TODAY IN 80S TV
No major 80s TV news today!
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1984 - The Legendary 1984 NBA Draft Takes Place
Event: NBA Draft
Team: Houston Rockets
Opponent: 1984 NBA Draft Field
Result: Houston selected Hakeem Olajuwon #1 overall
Details: One of the greatest drafts in NBA history took place at Madison Square Garden. Hakeem Olajuwon went first to Houston, Sam Bowie went second to Portland, Michael Jordan went third to Chicago, and Charles Barkley and John Stockton were also selected in the first round.
