Today in 80s history! What happened on May 11th 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
Martha Quinn (Original MTV VJ) - 67
May 11, 1959
Steve Bono (NFL Quarterback) - 64
May 11, 1962
Bobby Witt (MLB Pitcher) - 62
May 11, 1964
REMEMBERING
Bob Marley (Reggae Icon)
February 6, 1945 - May 11, 1981 (Age 36)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on May 11th
Balin
Marty Balin
Debut Solo Album
Release Date: May 11, 1981
Chart Info: Peaked at #35 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "Hearts" and "Atlanta Lady (Something About Your Love)"
Nightclubbing
Grace Jones
5th Studio Album
Release Date: May 11, 1981
Chart Info: Peaked at #32 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "Pull Up to the Bumper" and "I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango)"
Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar
Frank Zappa
Live Instrumental Album
Release Date: May 11, 1981
Featuring: "Five-Five-Five" and "Treacherous Cretins"
Zig-Zag Walk
Foghat
12th Studio Album
Release Date: May 11, 1983
Chart Info: Peaked at #192 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "That's What Love Can Do" and "Choo Choo Ch'Boogie"
It's Better to Travel
Swing Out Sister
Debut Studio Album
Release Date: May 11, 1987
Chart Info: Hit #1 on the UK Albums Chart
Featuring: "Breakout" and "Surrender"
Live in the City of Light
Simple Minds
Live Album
Release Date: May 11, 1987
Chart Info: Hit #1 on the UK Albums Chart
Featuring: "Promised You a Miracle" and "Don't You (Forget About Me)"
Under the Sign of the Black Mark
Bathory
3rd Studio Album
Release Date: May 11, 1987
Featuring: "Enter the Eternal Fire" and "Woman of Dark Desires"
The Other Side of the Mirror
Stevie Nicks
4th Solo Studio Album
Release Date: May 11, 1989
Chart Info: Peaked at #10 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "Rooms on Fire" and "Long Way to Go"
In Other 80s Music News
1985 - Madonna Hit #1 with "Crazy for You"
Event: Chart Achievement
Details: Madonna's "Crazy for You" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On May 11th
The Natural (1984)
Release Date: May 11, 1984
Director: Barry Levinson
Starring: Robert Redford, Robert Duvall and Glenn Close
Budget: $28 Million
Box Office: $48 Million
Firestarter (1984)
Release Date: May 11, 1984
Director: Mark L. Lester
Starring: Drew Barrymore, David Keith and George C. Scott
Budget: $12 Million
Box Office: $17.1 Million
TODAY IN 80S TV
The Return of the King
Event: Television Special Premiere
Network: ABC
Date: May 11, 1980
Note: Rankin/Bass aired the animated Tolkien special on ABC.
Saturday Night's Main Event
Event: Premiere
Network: NBC
Date: May 11, 1985
Seasons: N/A
Episodes: 1
Note: The first NBC special featured Hulk Hogan vs. Cowboy Bob Orton.
Dynasty
Event: Finale
Network: ABC
Date: May 11, 1989
Seasons: 9
Episodes: 220
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1980 - 76ers Tied the NBA Finals
Event: NBA Finals Game 4
Team: Philadelphia 76ers
Opponent: Los Angeles Lakers
Result: 76ers won 105-102
Details: Philadelphia tied the 1980 NBA Finals at 2-2.
1980 - Pete Rose Stole Second, Third and Home
Event: MLB Milestone
Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Opponent: Cincinnati Reds
Result: Phillies lost 7-3
Details: Pete Rose stole second, third and home in one inning at age 39.
1988 - Oilers Advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals
Event: NHL Playoffs
Team: Edmonton Oilers
Opponent: Detroit Red Wings
Result: Oilers won 8-4
Details: Edmonton won the Campbell Conference Finals 4 games to 1.
1989 - Canadiens Advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals
Event: NHL Playoffs
Team: Montreal Canadiens
Opponent: Philadelphia Flyers
Result: Canadiens won 4-2
Details: Montreal won the Prince of Wales Conference Finals 4 games to 2.
