Today in 80s history! What happened on May 10th 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
Dave Mason (Traffic, Solo Artist) - Age 80
May 10, 1946
Donovan (Singer, Songwriter) - Age 80
May 10, 1946
Bono (U2) - Age 66
May 10, 1960
Linda Evangelista (Supermodel) - Age 61
May 10, 1965
Darryl M. Bell (A Different World) - Age 63
May 10, 1963
Kenan Thompson (Actor, Comedian) - Age 48
May 10, 1978
REMEMBERING
Fred Astaire (Dancer, Actor, Singer)
May 10, 1899 - June 22, 1987 (Age 88)
Gary Owens (Laugh-In, Voice Actor)
May 10, 1934 - February 12, 2015 (Age 80)
Taurean Blacque (Hill Street Blues)
May 10, 1940 - July 21, 2022 (Age 82)
Sid Vicious (Sex Pistols)
May 10, 1957 - February 2, 1979 (Age 21)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on May 10th
Lovesexy
Prince
10th Studio Album
Release Date: May 10, 1988
Chart Info: Peaked at #11 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the UK Albums Chart
Featuring: "Alphabet St." and "Glam Slam"
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On May 10th
Rustlers' Rhapsody (1985)
Release Date: May 10, 1985
Director: Hugh Wilson
Starring: Tom Berenger, G.W. Bailey and Marilu Henner
Budget: $5.5 Million
Box Office: $6.1 Million
Rappin' (1985)
Release Date: May 10, 1985
Director: Joel Silberg
Starring: Mario Van Peebles, Tasia Valenza and Charles Flohe
Budget: Not verified
Box Office: $2.9 Million
TODAY IN 80S TV
Laverne & Shirley
Event: Finale
Network: ABC
Final Episode Date: May 10, 1983
Seasons: 8
Episodes: 178
Note: The sitcom ended its original ABC run with "Here Today, Hair Tomorrow."
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1981 - Charlie Lea Throws a No-Hitter
Event: MLB No-Hitter
Team: Montreal Expos
Opponent: San Francisco Giants
Result: Expos 4, Giants 0
Details: Charlie Lea pitched a no-hitter in the second game of a doubleheader at Olympic Stadium.
1986 - Rockets Beat Lakers in Western Conference Finals Opener
Event: NBA Playoffs
Team: Houston Rockets
Opponent: Los Angeles Lakers
Result: Rockets 112, Lakers 102
Details: Houston opened the Western Conference Finals with a road win over the defending champion Lakers.
