Today in 80s history! What happened on May 18th 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
Albert Hammond (Singer and Songwriter) - 82
May 18, 1944
Reggie Jackson (New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics Hall of Famer) - 80
May 18, 1946
Rick Wakeman (Yes Keyboardist) - 77
May 18, 1949
Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo Singer and Composer) - 76
May 18, 1950
George Strait (Country Music Icon) - 74
May 18, 1952
Chow Yun-fat (A Better Tomorrow and The Killer) - 71
May 18, 1955
Toyah Willcox (Singer and Actress) - 68
May 18, 1958
Rob Base (It Takes Two) - 59
May 18, 1967
Martika (Kids Incorporated and Toy Soldiers) - 57
May 18, 1969
Tina Fey (Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock) - 56
May 18, 1970
REMEMBERING
Frank Capra (It's a Wonderful Life Director)
May 18, 1897 - September 3, 1991 (Age 94)
Pope John Paul II (Catholic Church Leader)
May 18, 1920 - April 2, 2005 (Age 84)
Ian Curtis (Joy Division Singer)
July 15, 1956 - May 18, 1980 (Age 23)
Ken Osmond (Leave It to Beaver)
June 7, 1943 - May 18, 2020 (Age 76)
Jim Brown (NFL Hall of Famer and Actor)
February 17, 1936 - May 18, 2023 (Age 87)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on May 18th
Knights of the Sound Table
Cameo
7th Studio Album
Release Date: May 18, 1981
Chart Info: Peaked at #44 on the Billboard 200 and #2 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart
Featuring: "Freaky Dancin'" and "I Like It"
In Your Eyes
George Benson
19th Studio Album
Release Date: May 18, 1983
Chart Info: Peaked at #27 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "Inside Love (So Personal)" and "Lady Love Me (One More Time)"
Exit 0
Steve Earle and The Dukes
2nd Studio Album
Release Date: May 18, 1987
Chart Info: Peaked at #15 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart
Featuring: "Nowhere Road" and "I Ain't Ever Satisfied"
Nearly Human
Todd Rundgren
12th Studio Album
Release Date: May 18, 1989
Chart Info: Peaked at #102 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "The Want of a Nail" and "Parallel Lines"
In Other 80s Music News
1985 - Simple Minds Hit #1 with "Don't You (Forget About Me)"
Event: Chart Achievement
Details: Simple Minds reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with the Breakfast Club anthem.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On May 18th
The Moon in the Gutter (1983)
Release Date: May 18, 1983
Director: Jean-Jacques Beineix
Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Nastassja Kinski and Victoria Abril
Budget: N/A
Box Office: $4.7 Million
Making the Grade (1984)
Release Date: May 18, 1984
Director: Dorian Walker
Starring: Judd Nelson, Jonna Lee and Gordon Jump
Budget: N/A
Box Office: $4.6 Million
Finders Keepers (1984)
Release Date: May 18, 1984
Director: Richard Lester
Starring: Michael O'Keefe, Beverly D'Angelo and Louis Gossett Jr.
Budget: $7 Million
Box Office: $1.5 Million
TODAY IN 80S TV
Fame
Event: Finale
Network: Syndication
Final Episode Date: May 18, 1987
Seasons: 6
Episodes: 136
Note: The final episode was "Baby, Remember My Name."
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1985 - Tank's Prospect Won the Preakness Stakes
Event: Horse Racing
Team: Tank's Prospect
Opponent: Chief's Crown
Result: Tank's Prospect won by a head
Details: Pat Day rode Tank's Prospect to victory in the 110th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico.
TODAY IN OTHER 80S NEWS
1980 - Mount St. Helens Erupted
Event: Volcanic Eruption
Location: Washington
Details: Mount St. Helens erupted in one of the most destructive volcanic events in U.S. history, killing 57 people.
