Today in 80s history! What happened on June 5th 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
Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden Drummer) - 74
June 5, 1952
Kenny G (Saxophonist) - 70
June 5, 1956
Mark Wahlberg (Actor and Former Marky Mark) - 55
June 5, 1971
REMEMBERING
Bill Moyers (Journalist and PBS Host)
June 5, 1934 - June 26, 2025 (Age 91)
Richard Scarry (Children's Author and Illustrator)
June 5, 1919 - April 30, 1994 (Age 74)
Dee Dee Ramone (Ramones Bassist)
September 18, 1951 - June 5, 2002 (Age 50)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on June 5th
"Freeway of Love"
Aretha Franklin
Single
Release Date: June 5, 1985
Chart Info: Peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and hit #1 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart
Featuring: "Freeway of Love" and "Until You Say You Love Me"
Flowers in the Dirt
Paul McCartney
8th Solo Studio Album
Release Date: June 5, 1989
Chart Info: Hit #1 on the UK Albums Chart and peaked at #21 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "My Brave Face" and "This One"
Big Game
White Lion
3rd Studio Album
Release Date: June 5, 1989
Chart Info: Peaked at #19 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "Little Fighter" and "Radar Love"
In Other 80s Music News
1983 - U2 Played Red Rocks
Event: Concert Recording
Details: U2 performed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado during the War Tour. The show was filmed for U2 Live at Red Rocks: Under a Blood Red Sky.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On June 5th
Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
Release Date: June 5, 1987
Director: William Dear
Starring: John Lithgow, Melinda Dillon and Don Ameche
Budget: $10 Million
Box Office: $50 Million
TODAY IN 80S TV
No major TV items for June 5 in the 80s.
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1982 - Conquistador Cielo Won the Belmont Stakes
Event: Horse Racing
Team: Conquistador Cielo
Opponent: Gato Del Sol
Result: Conquistador Cielo won by 14 lengths
Details: Laffit Pincay Jr. rode Conquistador Cielo to a dominant victory in the 114th Belmont Stakes.
1983 - Yannick Noah Won the French Open
Event: Tennis Grand Slam Final
Team: Yannick Noah
Opponent: Mats Wilander
Result: Noah won 6-2, 7-5, 7-6
Details: Noah became the first Frenchman in decades to win the men's singles title at Roland Garros.
1985 - Celtics Tied the NBA Finals
Event: NBA Finals Game 4
Team: Boston Celtics
Opponent: Los Angeles Lakers
Result: Celtics won 107-105
Details: Dennis Johnson hit the game-winning jumper as Boston tied the series 2-2.
1988 - Mats Wilander Won the French Open
Event: Tennis Grand Slam Final
Team: Mats Wilander
Opponent: Henri Leconte
Result: Wilander won 7-5, 6-2, 6-1
Details: Wilander won his third French Open singles title.
