Today in 80s history! What happened on March 26th 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
Diana Ross (Singer, The Supremes) - 82
March 26, 1944
Steven Tyler (Singer, Aerosmith) - 78
March 26, 1948
Vicki Lawrence (Actress and Comedian, Mama's Family) - 77
March 26, 1949
Martin Short (Comedian and Actor, Three Amigos, Innerspace) - 76
March 26, 1950
Leeza Gibbons (TV Host) - 69
March 26, 1957
Jennifer Grey (Actress, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Dirty Dancing) - 66
March 26, 1960
Marcus Allen (Football Player) - 66
March 26, 1960
Extra Fun Facts: Diana Ross
Diana Ross remained a major 80s force with hits like “Upside Down,” “Endless Love,” “Why Do Fools Fall in Love,” and “Missing You.” She stayed one of the decade’s biggest crossover stars.
Remembering
Leonard Nimoy (Actor, Star Trek)
March 26, 1931 - February 27, 2015 (Age 83)
James Caan (Actor, Thief, Alien Nation)
March 26, 1940 - July 6, 2022 (Age 82)
Teddy Pendergrass (Singer)
March 26, 1950 - January 13, 2010 (Age 59)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on March 26th
Naughty
Chaka Khan
2nd Solo Album
Release Date: March 26, 1980
Billboard 200: #43
Women and Children First
Van Halen
3rd Album
Release Date: March 26, 1980
Billboard 200: #6
Welcome to the Club
Ian Hunter
Live Album
Release Date: March 26, 1980
Billboard 200: #69
The Dude
Quincy Jones
Studio Album
Release Date: March 26, 1981
Billboard 200: #9
Top R&B Albums: #1
Fancy Free
The Oak Ridge Boys
7th Album
Release Date: March 26, 1981
Billboard 200: #14
Top Country Albums: #1
Now That's What I Call Music II
Various Artists
UK Compilation Album
Release Date: March 26, 1984
UK Albums Chart: #1
Southern Accents
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
6th Album
Release Date: March 26, 1985
Billboard 200: #7
Live to Tell
Madonna
Single
Release Date: March 26, 1986
Details: The song later hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of Madonna’s biggest 80s hits.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On March 26th
I Ought to Be in Pictures (1982)
Release Date: March 26, 1982
Director: Herbert Ross
Starring: Walter Matthau, Ann-Margret and Dinah Manoff
Budget: $10.5 Million
Box Office: $6.9 Million
The Money Pit (1986)
Release Date: March 26, 1986
Director: Richard Benjamin
Starring: Tom Hanks, Shelley Long, Alexander Godunov and Maureen Stapleton
Budget: $10 Million
Box Office: $54.9 Million
TODAY IN 80S TV
Password Plus
Event: Series Finale
Network: NBC
Final Episode Date: March 26, 1982
The Colbys
Event: Series Finale
Network: ABC
Final Episode Date: March 26, 1987
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 49
What's Happening Now!!
Event: Series Finale
Network: Syndication
Final Episode Date: March 26, 1988
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 66
Quantum Leap
Event: Series Premiere
Network: NBC
First Episode Date: March 26, 1989
Last Episode Date: May 5, 1993
Seasons: 5
Episodes: 97
Starring: Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1989 - Allison Finney Wins LPGA Event
Event: LPGA Tour Victory
Details: Allison Finney won the Standard Register Turquoise Classic for her only LPGA Tour victory.
