Today in 80s history! What happened on May 27th 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
Bruce Weitz (Hill Street Blues) - 83
May 27, 1943
Siouxsie Sioux (Siouxsie and the Banshees) - 69
May 27, 1957
Neil Finn (Split Enz and Crowded House) - 68
May 27, 1958
Peri Gilpin (Frasier and Actress) - 65
May 27, 1961
Adam Carolla (Comedian and Television Personality) - 62
May 27, 1964
Todd Bridges (Diff'rent Strokes) - 61
May 27, 1965
Sean Kinney (Alice in Chains Drummer) - 60
May 27, 1966
Frank Thomas (Chicago White Sox Hall of Famer) - 58
May 27, 1968
Joseph Fiennes (Actor) - 56
May 27, 1970
André 3000 (Outkast) - 51
May 27, 1975
REMEMBERING
Vincent Price (Horror Icon and Thriller Voice)
May 27, 1911 - October 25, 1993 (Age 82)
Christopher Lee (Dracula, Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings)
May 27, 1922 - June 7, 2015 (Age 93)
Cilla Black (Singer and Television Personality)
May 27, 1943 - August 1, 2015 (Age 72)
Louis Gossett Jr. (An Officer and a Gentleman and Iron Eagle)
May 27, 1936 - March 29, 2024 (Age 87)
Harlan Ellison (Writer and Science Fiction Legend)
May 27, 1934 - June 28, 2018 (Age 84)
Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes (TLC)
May 27, 1971 - April 25, 2002 (Age 30)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on May 27th
Players
Too Short
2nd Studio Album
Release Date: May 27, 1985
Featuring: "Players" and "Girl"
Raised on Radio
Journey
9th Studio Album
Release Date: May 27, 1986
Chart Info: Peaked at #4 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "Be Good to Yourself" and "I'll Be Alright Without You"
In Other 80s Music News
1987 - U2 Stayed at #1 with "With or Without You"
Event: Chart Achievement
Details: U2's first U.S. #1 single continued its run atop the Billboard Hot 100.
1989 - Paula Abdul Stayed at #1 with "Forever Your Girl"
Event: Chart Achievement
Details: Paula Abdul's "Forever Your Girl" remained #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On May 27th
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
Release Date: May 27, 1988
Director: Stephen Chiodo
Starring: Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder and John Allen Nelson
TODAY IN 80S TV
Mork & Mindy
Event: Finale
Network: ABC
Final Episode Date: May 27, 1982
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 95
Note: The final episode, "The Mork Report," was directed by Robin Williams.
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1981 - Julius Erving Was Named NBA MVP
Event: NBA Award
Team: Philadelphia 76ers
Opponent: N/A
Result: Erving won the award
Details: Julius Erving won the only NBA Most Valuable Player award of his career.
1984 - Rick Mears Won the Indianapolis 500
Event: Auto Racing
Team: Penske Racing
Opponent: N/A
Result: Mears won the 68th Indianapolis 500
Details: Rick Mears earned his second Indianapolis 500 victory.
