Today in 80s history! What happened on May 19th 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
Nancy Kwan (The World of Suzie Wong and Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story) - 87
May 19, 1939
James Fox (A Passage to India and Performance) - 87
May 19, 1939
Pete Townshend (The Who Guitarist and Songwriter) - 81
May 19, 1945
Archie Manning (NFL Quarterback) - 77
May 19, 1949
Grace Jones (Singer, Actress and 80s Style Icon) - 78
May 19, 1948
Phil Rudd (AC/DC Drummer) - 72
May 19, 1954
Steven Ford (The Young and the Restless and Actor) - 70
May 19, 1956
REMEMBERING
Malcolm X (Civil Rights Leader)
May 19, 1925 - February 21, 1965 (Age 39)
Andre the Giant (WWE Legend and The Princess Bride)
May 19, 1946 - January 27, 1993 (Age 46)
Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca in Star Wars)
May 19, 1944 - April 30, 2019 (Age 74)
Dusty Hill (ZZ Top Bassist and Singer)
May 19, 1949 - July 28, 2021 (Age 72)
Joey Ramone (Ramones Singer)
May 19, 1951 - April 15, 2001 (Age 49)
Nora Ephron (Writer and Filmmaker)
May 19, 1941 - June 26, 2012 (Age 71)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on May 19th
Fame
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Soundtrack Album
Release Date: May 19, 1980
Chart Info: Peaked at #7 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "Fame" and "Out Here on My Own"
"Could You Be Loved"
Bob Marley and the Wailers
Single
Release Date: May 19, 1980
Featuring: "Could You Be Loved"
In Concert
Amy Grant
Live Album
Release Date: May 19, 1981
Featuring: "Singing a Love Song" and "Don't Give Up on Me"
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Peter Gabriel
5th Studio Album
Release Date: May 19, 1986
Chart Info: Peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 and hit #1 on the UK Albums Chart
Featuring: "Sledgehammer" and "In Your Eyes"
In Other 80s Music News
1984 - Lionel Richie Stayed at #1 with "Hello"
Event: Chart Achievement
Details: Lionel Richie's "Hello" remained #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On May 19th
Road House (1989)
Release Date: May 19, 1989
Director: Rowdy Herrington
Starring: Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch and Sam Elliott
Budget: $15 Million
Box Office: $61.6 Million
TODAY IN 80S TV
Motown Returns to the Apollo
Event: Television Special Premiere
Network: NBC
Air Date: May 19, 1985
Seasons: N/A
Episodes: 1
Note: The special celebrated the reopening of the legendary Apollo Theater.
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1984 - Gate Dancer Won the Preakness Stakes
Event: Horse Racing
Team: Gate Dancer
Opponent: Play On
Result: Gate Dancer won by 1 1/2 lengths
Details: Ángel Cordero Jr. rode Gate Dancer to victory in the 109th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico.
1984 - Edmonton Oilers Won Their First Stanley Cup
Event: Stanley Cup Final Game 5
Team: Edmonton Oilers
Opponent: New York Islanders
Result: Oilers won 5-2
Details: Edmonton won the series 4 games to 1, ending the Islanders' dynasty and capturing the first Stanley Cup in franchise history.
TODAY IN OTHER 80S NEWS
1980 - Apple Introduced the Apple III
Event: Computer Launch
Location: Anaheim, California
Details: Apple introduced the Apple III at the National Computer Conference as a business-focused personal computer.
