Today in 80s history! What happened on May 6th 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
Bob Seger (Singer, Songwriter) - Age 81
May 6, 1945
Lynn Whitfield (Actress, Jaws: The Revenge) - Age 73
May 6, 1953
Tom Bergeron (TV Host, Comedian) - Age 71
May 6, 1955
Roma Downey (Actress) - Age 66
May 6, 1960
George Clooney (The Facts of Life, Roseanne) - Age 65
May 6, 1961
REMEMBERING
Orson Welles (Actor, Director, The Transformers: The Movie)
May 6, 1915 - October 10, 1985 (Age 70)
Willie Mays (Baseball Legend)
May 6, 1931 - June 18, 2024 (Age 93)
TODAY IN 80S MUSIC
80s Music Released on May 6th
Nervous Night
The Hooters
2nd Studio Album
Release Date: May 6, 1985
Chart Info: Peaked at #12 on the Billboard 200
Featuring: "And We Danced" and "Day by Day"
In Other 80s Music News
1985 - Duran Duran Releases "A View to a Kill"
Event: Single Release
Details: Duran Duran released the James Bond theme, which later became the only Bond theme to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
TODAY IN 80S MOVIES
80s Movies Released On May 6th
Still Smokin (1983)
Release Date: May 6, 1983
Director: Tommy Chong
Starring: Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong
Budget: Not verified
Box Office: $15.5 Million
Dead Heat (1988)
Release Date: May 6, 1988
Director: Mark Goldblatt
Starring: Treat Williams, Joe Piscopo and Darren McGavin
Budget: Not verified
Box Office: $3.5 Million
Shakedown (1988)
Release Date: May 6, 1988
Director: James Glickenhaus
Starring: Peter Weller, Sam Elliott and Patricia Charbonneau
Budget: $6 Million
Box Office: $10.1 Million
TODAY IN 80S TV
Happy Days
Event: Season Finale and Cast Milestone
Network: ABC
Date: May 6, 1980
Seasons: 11
Episodes: 255
Note: "Ralph's Family Problem" marked the final regular appearances of Ron Howard and Donny Most.
Dallas
Event: Season Finale
Network: CBS
Date: May 6, 1983
Seasons: 14
Episodes: 357
Note: "Ewing Inferno" ended Season 6 with a fire at Southfork.
Dumbo's Circus
Event: Premiere
Network: The Disney Channel
First Episode Date: May 6, 1985
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 120
Note: The live-action puppet series premiered as an early Disney Channel original.
The Highwayman
Event: Finale
Network: NBC
Final Episode Date: May 6, 1988
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 10
Note: The futuristic action series ended its original NBC run.
TODAY IN 80S SPORTS
1982 - Gaylord Perry Wins His 300th Game
Event: MLB Milestone
Team: Seattle Mariners
Opponent: New York Yankees
Result: Mariners 7, Yankees 3
Details: Gaylord Perry became the 15th pitcher in MLB history to reach 300 career wins.
1984 - Kerry Von Erich Wins the NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Event: Wrestling Title Match
Team: Kerry Von Erich
Opponent: Ric Flair
Result: Kerry Von Erich defeated Ric Flair
Details: Von Erich won the title at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas.
1984 - Cal Ripken Jr. Hits for the Cycle
Event: MLB Regular Season
Team: Baltimore Orioles
Opponent: Texas Rangers
Result: Orioles 6, Rangers 1
Details: Cal Ripken Jr. hit for the cycle at Arlington Stadium.
1989 - Sunday Silence Wins the Kentucky Derby
Event: Kentucky Derby
Team: Sunday Silence
Opponent: Not applicable
Result: Won the 115th Kentucky Derby
Details: Jockey Pat Valenzuela rode Sunday Silence to victory at Churchill Downs.
