Today in 80s history! What happened on June 21st 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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Meredith Baxter (Family Ties) - 79
June 21, 1947 -
Michael Gross (Family Ties, Tremors) - 79
June 21, 1947 -
Joey Kramer (Aerosmith) - 76
June 21, 1950 -
Juliette Lewis (National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, My Stepmother Is an Alien) - 53
June 21, 1973
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on June 21st
Daylight Again
Artist: Crosby, Stills & Nash
Released: June 21, 1982
Crosby, Stills & Nash returned with their biggest 80s album, bringing polished harmonies and adult rock warmth back to radio.
Featured Tracks: "Wasted on the Way" and "Southern Cross"
Chart Notes: Reached #8 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum.
Theatre of Pain
Artist: Mötley Crüe
Released: June 21, 1985
Mötley Crüe leaned further into glam metal with their third album, giving the decade one of its signature rock ballads.
Featured Tracks: "Smokin' in the Boys Room" and "Home Sweet Home"
Chart Notes: Reached #6 on the Billboard 200 and was later certified 4x Platinum.
Information Society
Artist: Information Society
Released: June 21, 1988
Information Society's major-label debut helped bring synth-pop, club beats and sci-fi samples into late-80s Top 40 territory.
Featured Tracks: "What's on Your Mind (Pure Energy)" and "Walking Away"
Chart Notes: Reached #25 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold.
Long Live the Kane
Artist: Big Daddy Kane
Released: June 21, 1988
Big Daddy Kane's debut album instantly marked him as one of hip-hop's sharpest lyricists, with golden-age swagger all over it.
Featured Tracks: "Ain't No Half-Steppin'" and "Raw"
Chart Notes: Reached #52 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On June 21st
Return to Oz (1985)
Release Date: June 21, 1985
Directed by: Walter Murch
Starring: Fairuza Balk, Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh and Piper Laurie
Disney took audiences back to Oz with a darker, stranger sequel that later became a cult favorite. Made for about $28 million, it earned about $11 million at the box office.
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1981 - David Graham Wins the U.S. Open
Event: U.S. Open Golf Championship
Team: David Graham
Opponent: George Burns and Bill Rogers
Result: Graham won by three strokes
Details: David Graham captured the U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club, becoming the first Australian golfer to win the championship.
1986 - Bo Jackson Signs with the Kansas City Royals
Event: MLB Signing
Team: Kansas City Royals
Opponent: N/A
Result: Bo Jackson signed with Kansas City
Details: After being selected first overall in the NFL Draft by Tampa Bay, Bo stunned the sports world by signing with the Royals instead.
1987 - Scott Simpson Wins the U.S. Open
Event: U.S. Open Golf Championship
Team: Scott Simpson
Opponent: Tom Watson
Result: Simpson won by one stroke
Details: Scott Simpson held off Tom Watson at Olympic Club to win his only major championship.
1988 - Los Angeles Lakers Win the NBA Championship
Event: NBA Finals Game 7
Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Opponent: Detroit Pistons
Result: Lakers won 108-105 and took the series 4-3
Details: The Lakers survived a classic Game 7 at The Forum to become the first team since the 1969 Celtics to repeat as NBA champions. James Worthy was named Finals MVP.
