Today in 80s history! What happened on March 28th 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
Dianne Wiest (Actress, Parenthood) - 77
March 28, 1948
Reba McEntire (Singer) - 71
March 28, 1955
Bart Conner (Gymnast) - 68
March 28, 1958
Byron Scott (Basketball Player) - 65
March 28, 1961
The Warlord (Wrestler) - 64
March 28, 1962
Cheryl James "Salt" (Rapper, Salt-N-Pepa) - 60
March 28, 1966
Extra Fun Facts: Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire became one of country music’s defining stars in the 80s, building a long run of hit albums and singles that made her one of the decade’s biggest crossover country voices.
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on March 28th
Jarreau
Al Jarreau
6th Album
Release Date: March 28, 1983
Billboard 200: #13
Billboard Jazz Albums: #1
Baby Snakes
Frank Zappa
Soundtrack Album
Release Date: March 28, 1983
The Man from Utopia
Frank Zappa
Studio Album
Release Date: March 28, 1983
Billboard 200: #153
Out of the Silent Planet
King's X
Debut Album
Release Date: March 28, 1988
Billboard 200: #144
Push
Bros
Debut Album
Release Date: March 28, 1988
Billboard 200: #177
UK Albums Chart: #2
On Target
Fastway
5th Album
Release Date: March 28, 1988
Alannah Myles
Alannah Myles
Debut Album
Release Date: March 28, 1989
Billboard 200: #5
Canada: #1
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On March 28th
Lucas (1986)
Release Date: March 28, 1986
Director: David Seltzer
Starring: Corey Haim, Kerri Green, Charlie Sheen and Winona Ryder
Budget: $6 Million
Box Office: $8.2 Million
April Fool's Day (1986)
Release Date: March 28, 1986
Director: Fred Walton
Starring: Deborah Foreman, Griffin O'Neal, Clayton Rohner, Amy Steel and Thomas F. Wilson
Budget: $5 Million
Box Office: $13 Million
TODAY IN 80S TV
Mr. Sunshine
Event: Series Premiere
Network: ABC
First Episode Date: March 28, 1986
Last Episode Date: May 24, 1986
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 11
Starring: Jeffrey Tambor
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1981 - Martina Navratilova Wins WTA Championships
Event: WTA Tour Championships Final
Details: Navratilova defeated Andrea Jaeger 6-3, 7-6 to win the title.
1982 - Louisiana Tech Wins First NCAA Women’s Championship
Event: NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Details: Louisiana Tech defeated Cheyney 76-62 in the first NCAA women’s title game.
1983 - Hal Sutton Wins The Players Championship
Event: PGA Tour Victory
Details: Sutton won by one stroke over Bob Eastwood.
IN OTHER 80S NEWS
1981 - Blondie’s “Rapture” Hits No. 1
Event: Billboard Hot 100 Milestone
Details: “Rapture” became the No. 1 song in America and is widely considered the first No. 1 hit to feature rap vocals.
1984 - Deadly Tornado Outbreak Hits the Carolinas
Event: Major Weather Disaster
Details: A tornado outbreak struck North and South Carolina, killing 57 people and injuring over 1,200.
1985 - Michael Jackson Wax Figure Unveiled
Event: Pop Culture Milestone
Details: A wax figure of Michael Jackson was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London.
1986 - “We Are the World” Simulcast Across Radio Stations
Event: Global Radio Event
Details: Thousands of radio stations played “We Are the World” simultaneously to support famine relief efforts.
