Today in 80s history! What happened on June 7th 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
Tom Jones (Singer and 80s Comeback Artist) - 86
June 7, 1940
Liam Neeson (Excalibur and The Mission) - 74
June 7, 1952
Colleen Camp (Police Academy 2 and Clue) - 73
June 7, 1953
Mick Foley (Professional Wrestler) - 61
June 7, 1965
Dave Navarro (Jane's Addiction Guitarist) - 59
June 7, 1967
REMEMBERING
Dean Martin (Singer, Actor and Cannonball Run Star)
June 7, 1917 - December 25, 1995 (Age 78)
Jessica Tandy (Driving Miss Daisy)
June 7, 1909 - September 11, 1994 (Age 85)
Ken Osmond (Leave It to Beaver and The New Leave It to Beaver)
June 7, 1943 - May 18, 2020 (Age 76)
Prince (Purple Rain and 80s Music Icon)
June 7, 1958 - April 21, 2016 (Age 57)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on June 7th
Chicago 16
Chicago
13th Studio Album
Release Date: June 7, 1982
Chart Info: Peaked at #9 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" and "Love Me Tomorrow"
Built for Speed
Stray Cats
U.S. Compilation Album
Release Date: June 7, 1982
Chart Info: Peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "Rock This Town" and "Stray Cat Strut"
Strictly Business
EPMD
Debut Studio Album
Release Date: June 7, 1988
Chart Info: Peaked at #80 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart
Featuring: "Strictly Business" and "You Gots to Chill"
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On June 7th
The Goonies (1985)
Release Date: June 7, 1985
Director: Richard Donner
Starring: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin and Corey Feldman
Budget: $19 Million
Box Office: $65.6 Million
TODAY IN 80S TV
Star Wars: Droids
Event: Finale
Network: Syndication
Final Episode Date: June 7, 1986
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 13
Note: The animated Star Wars series aired its final episode, "The Great Heep," ending its original run after one season.
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1986 - Danzig Connection Won the Belmont Stakes
Event: Horse Racing
Team: Danzig Connection
Opponent: John Cherry
Result: Danzig Connection won by 1 1/4 lengths
Details: Chris McCarron rode Danzig Connection to victory in the 118th Belmont Stakes.
1987 - Ivan Lendl Won the French Open
Event: Tennis Grand Slam Final
Team: Ivan Lendl
Opponent: Mats Wilander
Result: Lendl won 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 7-6
Details: Lendl captured his third French Open men's singles title.
TODAY IN OTHER 80S NEWS
1982 - Graceland Opened to the Public
Event: Cultural Landmark Opening
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Details: Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion opened for public tours.
