Today in 80s history! What happened on May 29th 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
Francis Rossi (Status Quo Singer and Guitarist) - 77
May 29, 1949
Rebbie Jackson (Singer and Jackson Family Member) - 76
May 29, 1950
Danny Elfman (Oingo Boingo and Film Composer) - 73
May 29, 1953
Ted Levine (Actor) - 69
May 29, 1957
Annette Bening (The Great Outdoors and Valmont) - 68
May 29, 1958
Rupert Everett (Another Country and Dance with a Stranger) - 67
May 29, 1959
Mel Gaynor (Simple Minds Drummer) - 67
May 29, 1959
Melissa Etheridge (Singer and Songwriter) - 65
May 29, 1961
Eric Davis (Cincinnati Reds Outfielder) - 64
May 29, 1962
Lisa Whelchel (The Facts of Life) - 63
May 29, 1963
Noel Gallagher (Oasis Guitarist and Songwriter) - 59
May 29, 1967
REMEMBERING
Bob Hope (Actor and Comedian)
May 29, 1903 - July 27, 2003 (Age 100)
John F. Kennedy (35th President of the United States)
May 29, 1917 - November 22, 1963 (Age 46)
Clifton James (Live and Let Die and Eight Men Out)
May 29, 1920 - April 15, 2017 (Age 96)
John Cipollina (Quicksilver Messenger Service Guitarist)
August 24, 1943 - May 29, 1989 (Age 45)
Dennis Hopper (Easy Rider and Hoosiers)
May 17, 1936 - May 29, 2010 (Age 74)
Gavin MacLeod (The Love Boat)
February 28, 1931 - May 29, 2021 (Age 90)
Anthony Geary (General Hospital)
May 29, 1947 - December 14, 2025 (Age 78)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on May 29th
Present Arms
UB40
2nd Studio Album
Release Date: May 29, 1981
Chart Info: Reached #2 on the UK Albums Chart
Featuring: "One in Ten" and "Don't Let It Pass You By"
Private Dancer
Tina Turner
5th Solo Studio Album
Release Date: May 29, 1984
Chart Info: Peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200 and hit #1 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart
Featuring: "What's Love Got to Do with It" and "Better Be Good to Me"
Fat Boys
Fat Boys
Debut Studio Album
Release Date: May 29, 1984
Chart Info: Peaked at #48 on the Billboard 200 and #6 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart
Featuring: "Jail House Rap" and "Can You Feel It?"
Bigger and Deffer
LL Cool J
2nd Studio Album
Release Date: May 29, 1987
Chart Info: Peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200 and hit #1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart
Featuring: "I Need Love" and "I'm Bad"
In Other 80s Music News
1988 - George Michael Stayed at #1 with "One More Try"
Event: Chart Achievement
Details: George Michael's "One More Try" continued its run at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On May 29th
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981)
Release Date: May 29, 1981
Director: Ronald F. Maxwell
Starring: Kristy McNichol, Dennis Quaid and Mark Hamill
Budget: $7.5 Million
Box Office: $14 Million
TODAY IN 80S TV
No major verified 80s TV items for May 29th in the 80s.
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1980 - Larry Bird Was Named NBA Rookie of the Year
Event: NBA Award
Team: Boston Celtics
Opponent: N/A
Result: Bird won the award
Details: Larry Bird won Rookie of the Year over Magic Johnson after averaging 21.3 points, 10.4 rebounds and 4.5 assists.
1983 - Tom Sneva Won the Indianapolis 500
Event: Auto Racing
Team: Bignotti-Cotter Racing
Opponent: N/A
Result: Sneva won the 67th Indianapolis 500
Details: Tom Sneva won his first and only Indianapolis 500 after three previous runner-up finishes.
1988 - Rick Mears Won the Indianapolis 500
Event: Auto Racing
Team: Penske Racing
Opponent: N/A
Result: Mears won the 72nd Indianapolis 500
Details: Rick Mears earned his third Indianapolis 500 victory as Penske Racing swept the top three finishing positions.
1989 - Mike Schmidt Announced His Retirement
Event: MLB Retirement
Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Opponent: N/A
Result: Schmidt retired
Details: Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt announced his retirement after 18 seasons with the Phillies.
