Today in 80s history! What happened on May 3rd 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
Frankie Valli (The Four Seasons, Grease) - Age 92
May 3, 1934
Christopher Cross (Singer, Songwriter) - Age 75
May 3, 1951
David Ball (Country Music) - Age 73
May 3, 1953
Mary McDonough (The Waltons) - Age 65
May 3, 1961
Amy Ryan (Actress) - Age 58
May 3, 1968
Bobby Cannavale (Actor) - Age 56
May 3, 1970
Dulé Hill (Actor, Tap Dancer) - Age 51
May 3, 1975
Christina Hendricks (Actress) - Age 51
May 3, 1975
REMEMBERING
Pete Seeger (Folk Singer, Activist)
May 3, 1919 - January 27, 2014 (Age 94)
James Brown (Singer, The Blues Brothers, Rocky IV)
May 3, 1933 - December 25, 2006 (Age 73)
Doug Henning (Magician, Broadway Performer)
May 3, 1947 - February 7, 2000 (Age 52)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on May 3rd
"Weird Al" Yankovic
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Debut Studio Album
Release Date: May 3, 1983
Chart Info: Peaked at #139 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "Ricky" and "I Love Rocky Road"
Youthquake
Dead or Alive
2nd Studio Album
Release Date: May 3, 1985
Chart Info: Peaked at #31 on the Billboard 200 and #9 on the UK Albums Chart
Featuring: "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" and "Lover Come Back to Me"
In Effect Mode
Al B. Sure!
Debut Studio Album
Release Date: May 3, 1988
Chart Info: Peaked at #20 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart
Featuring: "Nite and Day" and "Off on Your Own (Girl)"
Operation: Mindcrime
Queensrÿche
3rd Studio Album
Release Date: May 3, 1988
Chart Info: Peaked at #50 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "Eyes of a Stranger" and "I Don't Believe in Love"
Stronger Than Pride
Sade
3rd Studio Album
Release Date: May 3, 1988
Chart Info: Peaked at #7 on the Billboard 200 and #3 on the UK Albums Chart
Featuring: "Paradise" and "Nothing Can Come Between Us"
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On May 3rd
Code of Silence (1985)
Release Date: May 3, 1985
Director: Andrew Davis
Starring: Chuck Norris, Henry Silva and Bert Remsen
Budget: Not verified
Box Office: $20.3 Million
Gotcha! (1985)
Release Date: May 3, 1985
Director: Jeff Kanew
Starring: Anthony Edwards, Linda Fiorentino and Nick Corri
Budget: Not verified
Box Office: $10.8 Million
TODAY IN 80S TV
Nothing major happening today in the 80s on TV, so enjoy some Relaxing 80s Synthwave Ambience!
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1980 - Genuine Risk Wins the Kentucky Derby
Event: Kentucky Derby
Team: Genuine Risk
Opponent: Not applicable
Result: Won the 106th Kentucky Derby
Details: Genuine Risk became only the second filly to win the Kentucky Derby.
1986 - Ferdinand Wins the Kentucky Derby
Event: Kentucky Derby
Team: Ferdinand
Opponent: Not applicable
Result: Won the 112th Kentucky Derby
Details: Bill Shoemaker rode Ferdinand to victory, becoming the oldest jockey to win the Kentucky Derby.
