Today in 80s history! What happened on June 30th 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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David Garrison (Married... with Children) - 74
June 30, 1952 -
David Alan Grier (In Living Color) - 70
June 30, 1956 -
Vincent D'Onofrio (Full Metal Jacket, Adventures in Babysitting) - 67
June 30, 1959 -
Mike Tyson (Heavyweight Boxing Champion) - 60
June 30, 1966
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on June 30th
The Game
Artist: Queen
Released: June 30, 1980
Queen opened the decade with one of their biggest albums, mixing rock, pop and funk while finally bringing synthesizers into their sound.
Featured Tracks: "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and "Another One Bites the Dust"
Chart Notes: Hit #1 on the Billboard 200 and became Queen's only U.S. #1 album.
Breakin' Away
Artist: Al Jarreau
Released: June 30, 1981
Al Jarreau delivered his biggest crossover album, blending jazz, R&B and pop into one of the smoothest records of the early 80s.
Featured Tracks: "We're in This Love Together" and "Breakin' Away"
Chart Notes: Reached #9 on the Billboard 200 and hit #1 on the Jazz and R&B charts.
True Blue
Artist: Madonna
Released: June 30, 1986
Madonna's third studio album became one of the biggest pop records of the decade, packed with hits that pushed her even further into global superstardom.
Featured Tracks: "Papa Don't Preach," "Open Your Heart" and "La Isla Bonita"
Chart Notes: Hit #1 on the Billboard 200 and reached #1 in many countries around the world.
Revenge
Artist: Eurythmics
Released: June 30, 1986
Eurythmics leaned into a bigger, rock-driven 80s sound on this hit album, giving Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart another major international success.
Featured Tracks: "Missionary Man" and "Thorn in My Side"
Chart Notes: Reached #12 on the Billboard 200 and #3 in the UK.
La Bamba: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Artist: Various Artists
Released: June 30, 1987
The soundtrack to La Bamba helped introduce Ritchie Valens' music to a new generation, with Los Lobos leading the way.
Featured Tracks: "La Bamba" and "Come On, Let's Go"
Chart Notes: Hit #1 on the Billboard 200.
In Other 80s Music News
1984 - Duran Duran Holds #1 with "The Reflex"
Event: Billboard Hot 100 #1
Details: "The Reflex" remained at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated June 30, 1984.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On June 30th
Great Balls of Fire! (1989)
Release Date: June 30, 1989
Directed by: Jim McBride
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Winona Ryder, Alec Baldwin and Trey Wilson
Dennis Quaid brought Jerry Lee Lewis to the screen in this rock-and-roll biopic about fame, controversy and the wild early days of rock music. Made for about $17 million, it earned about $13.7 million at the box office.
The Karate Kid Part III (1989)
Release Date: June 30, 1989
Directed by: John G. Avildsen
Starring: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively and Thomas Ian Griffith
Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi returned for the third chapter of the franchise, with Terry Silver and Mike Barnes turning the All Valley comeback into another high-drama showdown. The film earned about $38.9 million domestically.
TODAY IN 80S TV
Call to Glory
Event: Series Finale
Network: ABC
Final Episode Date: June 30, 1985
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 22
Note: The Craig T. Nelson and Elisabeth Shue drama aired its final episode, closing out its short run after one season.
Code of Vengeance
Event: Premiere
Network: NBC
First Episode Date: June 30, 1985
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Note: The action drama premiered as an NBC movie event and later continued as a short-lived series.
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1980 - Every Texas Rangers Starter Gets a Hit
Event: MLB Team Milestone
Team: Texas Rangers
Opponent: Seattle Mariners
Result: Rangers won 11-5
Details: Every Texas starter recorded at least one hit in an 11-5 win over Seattle at the Kingdome.
TODAY IN OTHER 80S NEWS
No major other 80s news today!
