Today in 80s history! What happened on May 13th 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
Harvey Keitel (Taxi Driver and The Last Temptation of Christ) - 87
May 13, 1939
Stevie Wonder (Motown Legend) - 76
May 13, 1950
Bobby Valentine (MLB Player and Manager) - 76
May 13, 1950
Dennis Rodman (Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls) - 65
May 13, 1961
José Rijo (Cincinnati Reds Pitcher) - 61
May 13, 1965
Darius Rucker (Hootie & the Blowfish) - 60
May 13, 1966
REMEMBERING
Joe Louis (Boxing Legend)
May 13, 1914 - April 12, 1981 (Age 66)
Bea Arthur (The Golden Girls)
May 13, 1922 - April 25, 2009 (Age 86)
Margot Kidder (Superman)
October 17, 1948 - May 13, 2018 (Age 69)
Doris Day (Actress and Singer)
April 3, 1922 - May 13, 2019 (Age 97)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on May 13th
Throwin' Down
Rick James
6th Studio Album
Release Date: May 13, 1982
Chart Info: Peaked at #13 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "Dance Wit' Me" and "Standing on the Top"
Low-Life
New Order
3rd Studio Album
Release Date: May 13, 1985
Chart Info: Peaked at #94 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "The Perfect Kiss" and "Sub-culture"
On a Storyteller's Night
Magnum
5th Studio Album
Release Date: May 13, 1985
Featuring: "Just Like an Arrow" and "On a Storyteller's Night"
In Other 80s Music News
1989 - Bon Jovi Hit #1 with "I'll Be There for You"
Event: Chart Achievement
Details: Bon Jovi's power ballad reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On May 13th
Blue Thunder (1983)
Release Date: May 13, 1983
Director: John Badham
Starring: Roy Scheider, Warren Oates and Malcolm McDowell
Budget: $11 Million
Box Office: $42.3 Million
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)
Release Date: May 13, 1988
Director: John Carl Buechler
Starring: Lar Park Lincoln, Kevin Spirtas and Kane Hodder
Budget: $2.8 Million
Box Office: $19.2 Million
TODAY IN 80S TV
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
Event: Finale
Network: CBS
Date or First Episode Date or Final Episode Date: May 13, 1987
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 48
Note: The final regular episode aired under the title The New Mike Hammer.
The Snorks
Event: Finale
Network: NBC and Syndication
Date or First Episode Date or Final Episode Date: May 13, 1989
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 65
Note: The Hanna-Barbera animated series ended its original run.
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1980 - Fred Lynn Hit for the Cycle
Event: MLB Milestone
Team: Boston Red Sox
Opponent: Minnesota Twins
Result: Red Sox won 10-5
Details: Fred Lynn hit for the cycle at Fenway Park.
1983 - Reggie Jackson Reached 2,000 Strikeouts
Event: MLB Milestone
Team: California Angels
Opponent: Milwaukee Brewers
Result: Brewers won 7-6
Details: Reggie Jackson became the first major league hitter to strike out 2,000 times.
