Today in 80s history! What happened on March 22nd 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
William Shatner (Actor, Star Trek, T.J. Hooker) - 95
March 22, 1931
Here are some of his 80s credits:
🎞️ Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
🎞️ Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)
🎞️ Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
🎞️ Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
📺 T.J. Hooker (1982–1986)
George Benson (Singer and Guitarist) - 83
March 22, 1943
Andrew Lloyd Webber (Composer) - 78
March 22, 1948
Bob Costas (Sportscaster) - 74
March 22, 1952
Stephanie Mills (Singer) - 69
March 22, 1957
Matthew Modine (Actor, Vision Quest) - 67
March 22, 1959
Susan Ann Sulley (Singer, The Human League) - 63
March 22, 1963
Brian Shaw (Basketball Player) - 60
March 22, 1966
Extra Fun Facts: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber was one of the defining theater composers of the 80s, with major hits including Cats in 1981, Starlight Express in 1984, and The Phantom of the Opera in 1986.
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on March 22nd
Alligator Woman
Cameo
8th Album
Release Date: March 22, 1982
Billboard 200: #23
The Number of the Beast
Iron Maiden
3rd Album
Release Date: March 22, 1982
Billboard 200: #33
UK Albums Chart: #1
Reel Music
The Beatles
Compilation Album
Release Date: March 22, 1982
Billboard 200: #19
Scream for Help
John Paul Jones
Soundtrack Album
Release Date: March 22, 1985
Disturbing the Peace
Alcatrazz
2nd Album
Release Date: March 22, 1985
Billboard 200: #175
Among the Living
Anthrax
3rd Album
Release Date: March 22, 1987
Billboard 200: #62
Make Them Die Slowly
White Zombie
2nd Album
Release Date: March 22, 1989
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On March 22nd
Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985)
Release Date: March 22, 1985
Director: Danny Steinmann
Starring: Melanie Kinnaman, John Shepherd, Shavar Ross and Tom Morga
Budget: $2.2 Million
Box Office: $22 Million
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The Last Dragon (1985)
Release Date: March 22, 1985
Director: Michael Schultz
Starring: Taimak, Vanity, Julius J. Carry III, Chris Murney, Keshia Knight Pulliam and Faith Prince
Budget: $10 Million
Box Office: $25.8 Million
Porky’s Revenge (1985)
Release Date: March 22, 1985
Director: James Komack
Starring: Dan Monahan, Wyatt Knight, Tony Ganios, Mark Herrier, Kaki Hunter, Scott Colomby and Nancy Parsons
Budget: $7.8 Million
Box Office: $20.5 Million
Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend (1985)
Release Date: March 22, 1985
Director: Bill L. Norton
Starring: William Katt, Sean Young and Patrick McGoohan
Budget: $13 Million
Box Office: $14.9 Million
He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword (1985)
Release Date: March 22, 1985
Directors: Ed Friedman, Lou Kachivas, Marsh Lamore, Bill Reed and Gwen Wetzler
Starring: John Erwin, Melendy Britt, Alan Oppenheimer, Linda Gary, George DiCenzo and Erika Scheimer
Budget: $2 Million
Box Office: $6.5 Million
TODAY IN 80S TV
Me and Maxx
Event: Series Premiere
Network: NBC
First Episode Date: March 22, 1980
Last Episode Date: July 25, 1980
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 10
Mr. Merlin
Event: Series Finale
Network: CBS
Final Episode Date: March 22, 1982
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 22
V
Event: Series Finale
Network: NBC
Final Episode Date: March 22, 1985
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 19
Starring: Marc Singer, Faye Grant and Robert Englund
Saturday Night Live
Event: George Wendt and Francis Ford Coppola Host
Network: NBC
Date: March 22, 1986
Musical Guest: Philip Glass Ensemble
Frank’s Place
Event: Series Finale
Network: CBS
Final Episode Date: March 22, 1988
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 22
Starring: Tim Reid and Daphne Maxwell Reid
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1980 - The Final Four Begins in Indianapolis
Event: NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Final Four
Location: Market Square Arena, Indianapolis, Indiana
Details: The national semifinals of the 1980 NCAA Tournament were played on March 22, with the championship game following on March 24.
1984 - Bryan Trottier Scores 5 Seconds Into the Game
Event: NHL Record-Tying Goal
Details: Trottier tied the NHL record for the fastest goal from the opening faceoff by scoring five seconds into the game.
1986 - Trevor Berbick Defeats Pinklon Thomas
Event: WBC Heavyweight Championship Fight
Details: Trevor Berbick defeated Pinklon Thomas by unanimous decision to win the WBC heavyweight title.
1986 - LSU Upsets Kentucky in the Elite Eight
Event: NCAA Tournament Regional Final
Details: No. 11 seed LSU defeated No. 1 seed Kentucky 59-57 to reach the Final Four.
1989 - Pete Rozelle Announces His Retirement
Event: NFL Leadership Change
Details: NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle announced his retirement after nearly 30 years leading the league.
1989 - Clint Malarchuk Suffers a Near-Fatal Injury
Event: NHL Game Injury
Details: Buffalo Sabres goalie Clint Malarchuk suffered a severe throat injury when a skate cut his neck during a game, one of the most shocking incidents in hockey history.
TODAY IN 80S POP CULTURE
1982 - Space Shuttle Columbia Launches on STS-3
Event: NASA Space Mission
Details: Space Shuttle Columbia launched from Kennedy Space Center on its third mission, STS-3. Columbia’s first flight had been on April 12, 1981.
