Today in 80s history! What happened on May 28th 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
Carroll Baker (Kindergarten Cop and Ironweed) - 95
May 28, 1931
Gladys Knight (Singer and 80s R&B Icon) - 82
May 28, 1944
Billy Vera (At This Moment) - 82
May 28, 1944
John Fogerty (Creedence Clearwater Revival and Centerfield) - 81
May 28, 1945
Kirk Gibson (Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers) - 69
May 28, 1957
Christa Miller (Actress) - 62
May 28, 1964
Glen Rice (NBA Player) - 59
May 28, 1967
Kylie Minogue (The Loco-Motion and Pop Icon) - 58
May 28, 1968
REMEMBERING
Ian Fleming (James Bond Creator)
May 28, 1908 - August 12, 1964 (Age 56)
Jerry West (Los Angeles Lakers Legend)
May 28, 1938 - June 12, 2024 (Age 86)
Beth Howland (Alice)
May 28, 1941 - December 31, 2015 (Age 74)
Wendy O. Williams (Plasmatics Singer)
May 28, 1949 - April 6, 1998 (Age 48)
Kamala (Professional Wrestler)
May 28, 1950 - August 9, 2020 (Age 70)
Phil Hartman (Saturday Night Live and NewsRadio)
September 24, 1948 - May 28, 1998 (Age 49)
Gary Coleman (Diff'rent Strokes)
February 8, 1968 - May 28, 2010 (Age 42)
Mark Eaton (Utah Jazz Center)
January 24, 1957 - May 28, 2021 (Age 64)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on May 28th
Tight Shoes
Foghat
9th Studio Album
Release Date: May 28, 1980
Chart Info: Peaked at #106 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "Third Time Lucky (First Time I Was a Fool)" and "Stranger in My Home Town"
I Paralyze
Cher
17th Studio Album
Release Date: May 28, 1982
Featuring: "Rudy" and "I Paralyze"
No Fun Aloud
Glenn Frey
Debut Solo Album
Release Date: May 28, 1982
Chart Info: Peaked at #32 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "I Found Somebody" and "The One You Love"
In Other 80s Music News
1983 - US Festival Weekend Two Began
Event: Music Festival
Details: The second US Festival opened at Glen Helen Regional Park in California with a lineup that included INXS, Men at Work, The Clash and more.
1983 - Irene Cara Hit #1 with "Flashdance... What a Feeling"
Event: Chart Achievement
Details: Irene Cara's movie anthem reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
1988 - George Michael Hit #1 with "One More Try"
Event: Chart Achievement
Details: George Michael's ballad reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On May 28th
Rocky III (1982)
Release Date: May 28, 1982
Director: Sylvester Stallone
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire and Mr. T
Budget: $17 Million
Box Office: $270 Million
The Escape Artist (1982)
Release Date: May 28, 1982
Director: Caleb Deschanel
Starring: Griffin O'Neal, Raul Julia and Teri Garr
Budget: N/A
Box Office: $143,369
Visiting Hours (1982)
Release Date: May 28, 1982
Director: Jean-Claude Lord
Starring: Lee Grant, Michael Ironside and Linda Purl
Budget: $6 Million
Box Office: $13.3 Million
TODAY IN 80S TV
One Day at a Time
Event: Finale
Network: CBS
Final Episode Date: May 28, 1984
Seasons: 9
Episodes: 209
Note: The long-running sitcom ended with "Another Man's Shoes."
T.J. Hooker
Event: Finale
Network: CBS
Final Episode Date: May 28, 1986
Seasons: 5
Episodes: 91
Note: The police drama starring William Shatner ended with "Deadly Force."
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Event: Finale
Network: CBS
Final Episode Date: May 28, 1987
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 88
Note: The spy series starred Kate Jackson and Bruce Boxleitner.
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1980 - Nottingham Forest Won the European Cup
Event: European Cup Final
Team: Nottingham Forest
Opponent: Hamburger SV
Result: Nottingham Forest won 1-0
Details: John Robertson scored the only goal as Forest won its second straight European Cup.
1980 - Oakland A's Stole Home Twice in One Inning
Event: MLB Milestone
Team: Oakland Athletics
Opponent: Kansas City Royals
Result: Athletics won 6-3
Details: Wayne Gross and Dwayne Murphy both stole home in the first inning.
1985 - Oilers Took a 3-1 Stanley Cup Final Lead
Event: Stanley Cup Final Game 4
Team: Edmonton Oilers
Opponent: Philadelphia Flyers
Result: Oilers won 5-3
Details: Wayne Gretzky scored twice as Edmonton moved one win away from the Stanley Cup.
1987 - Joe Carter Hit Three Home Runs
Event: MLB Milestone
Team: Cleveland Indians
Opponent: Boston Red Sox
Result: Red Sox won 12-8
Details: Carter homered three times at Fenway Park.
1989 - Emerson Fittipaldi Won the Indianapolis 500
Event: Auto Racing
Team: Patrick Racing
Opponent: N/A
Result: Fittipaldi won the 73rd Indianapolis 500
Details: Fittipaldi won after a late duel with Al Unser Jr., and the winner's purse topped $1 million for the first time.
1989 - Blue Jays Played Their Final Game at Exhibition Stadium
Event: MLB Ballpark Milestone
Team: Toronto Blue Jays
Opponent: Chicago White Sox
Result: Blue Jays won 7-5
Details: George Bell hit a walk-off home run in Toronto's final game at Exhibition Stadium before the move to SkyDome.
