Today in 80s history! What happened on June 23nd 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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Glenn Danzig (Misfits, Danzig) - 71
June 23, 1955 -
Randy Jackson (Journey, American Idol) - 70
June 23, 1956 -
Frances McDormand (Raising Arizona, Mississippi Burning) - 69
June 23, 1957 -
Chuck Billy (Testament) - 64
June 23, 1962 -
Chico DeBarge (Singer) - 60
June 23, 1966
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on June 23rd
Solitude/Solitaire
Artist: Peter Cetera
Released: June 23, 1986
Peter Cetera’s first solo album after leaving Chicago became a major 80s pop moment, powered by two chart-topping ballads.
Featured Tracks: "Glory of Love" and "The Next Time I Fall"
Chart Notes: Reached #23 on the Billboard 200.
I Never Said Goodbye
Artist: Sammy Hagar
Released: June 23, 1987
Sammy Hagar squeezed in this solo album while fronting Van Halen, recording it quickly as part of his move away from Geffen Records.
Featured Tracks: "Give to Live" and "Eagles Fly"
Chart Notes: Reached #14 on the Billboard 200.
In Other 80s Music News
1984 - Duran Duran Hits #1 with "The Reflex"
Event: Billboard Hot 100 #1
Details: "The Reflex" became Duran Duran's first #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated June 23, 1984.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On June 23rd
Batman (1989)
Release Date: June 23, 1989
Directed by: Tim Burton
Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Gough and Jack Palance
Tim Burton’s dark, stylish take on the Caped Crusader became a full-blown cultural event, with Keaton’s Batman and Nicholson’s Joker dominating the summer of 1989. Made for about $35 million, it earned more than $411 million worldwide.
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989)
Release Date: June 23, 1989
Directed by: Joe Johnston
Starring: Rick Moranis, Matt Frewer, Marcia Strassman and Kristine Sutherland
Rick Moranis turned backyard chaos into family movie magic as an inventor who accidentally shrinks the kids. Made for about $18 million, the Disney hit earned more than $222 million worldwide.
TODAY IN 80S TV
The David Letterman Show
Event: Series Premiere
Network: NBC
First Episode Date: June 23, 1980
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 90
Note: David Letterman's short-lived morning show struggled with daytime audiences, but its offbeat comedy helped set the stage for Late Night with David Letterman two years later.
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1984 - The Sandberg Game Becomes a Cubs Classic
Event: MLB Regular Season Game
Team: Chicago Cubs
Opponent: St. Louis Cardinals
Result: Cubs won 12-11 in 11 innings
Details: Ryne Sandberg hit game-tying home runs in the 9th and 10th innings off Bruce Sutter, while Willie McGee hit for the cycle in one of the most famous regular-season games of the decade.
