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1983

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  1. Pete

    Prison Inmates Killed Two Correctional Officers at Marion Penitentiary - On This Day, October 22, 1983

    On this day, October 22, 1983, two correctional officers were tragically killed by inmates at the Marion Penitentiary in Illinois. The violent incident led to a nationwide shift in prison security and the eventual development of supermax prisons, where inmates are kept in isolation for 23 hours...
  2. Pete

    The The Released Their Debut Album Soul Mining - October 21, 1983

    On this day, October 21, 1983, The The released their debut album Soul Mining. The album reached #27 on the UK charts and marked a major step forward for Matt Johnson, the creative force behind the band. Soul Mining blended post-punk, synth-pop, and introspective lyrics, with standout tracks...
  3. Pete

    Jennifer Slept Here Premiered on NBC - Today, October 21, 1983

    On this day, October 21, 1983, Jennifer Slept Here premiered on NBC. Starring Ann Jillian, the sitcom followed the comedic adventures of a ghost (played by Jillian) haunting a family’s home after her accidental death. The show lasted for just one season, with 13 episodes airing before it was...
  4. Pete

    Under Fire Premiered in Theaters - Today, October 21, 1983

    On this day, October 21, 1983, Under Fire, directed by Roger Spottiswoode, premiered in theaters. Starring Nick Nolte, Gene Hackman, Joanna Cassidy, and Ed Harris, the film followed journalists caught in the Nicaraguan revolution as they navigate danger, politics, and moral dilemmas. Despite a...
  5. Pete

    The Dead Zone Premiered in Theaters - On This Day, October 21, 1983

    On this day, October 21, 1983, The Dead Zone, directed by David Cronenberg, premiered in theaters. Starring Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt, and Martin Sheen, this adaptation of Stephen King’s novel told the chilling story of a man who awakens from a coma with psychic abilities...
  6. Pete

    The Right Stuff Premiered in U.S. Theaters - Today, October 21, 1983

    On this day, October 21, 1983, The Right Stuff premiered in theaters across the U.S. Starring Ed Harris, Scott Glenn, Sam Shepard, Fred Ward, Dennis Quaid, and Barbara Hershey, this epic film told the story of the early days of the U.S. space program and the brave test pilots who became...
  7. Pete

    All the Right Moves Premiered in Theaters - On This Day, October 21, 1983

    On this day, October 21, 1983, All the Right Moves premiered in theaters, starring Tom Cruise and Lea Thompson. The film followed the story of a high school football player in a small steel town, determined to escape his limited future through a football scholarship. This early role for Tom...
  8. Pete

    Oak Ridge Boys Released Deliver - October 20, 1983

    On this day, October 20, 1983, the Oak Ridge Boys released their ninth album Deliver. While the album peaked at #121 on the Billboard charts, it was a major success in the country music world, hitting #1 on the Country charts. Deliver showcased the group’s signature harmonies and solidified...
  9. Pete

    This Day - October 18, 1983: Hall & Oates Release “Rock ’n Soul Part 1”

    On this day, October 18, 1983, Hall & Oates released their greatest hits compilation Rock ’n Soul Part 1. The album peaked at #7 on the Billboard charts and even reached #1 in New Zealand. Featuring classic tracks like “Maneater,” “Kiss on My List,” and “You Make My Dreams,” this collection...
  10. Pete

    Carpenters Released “Voice of the Heart” Today October, 18, 1983

    On this day, October 18, 1983, the Carpenters released their 11th studio album Voice of the Heart. This album, which peaked at #46 on the Billboard charts, holds special significance as it was released after Karen Carpenter’s tragic death earlier that year. The album features the song “Now,”...
  11. Pete

    Pat Benatar’s Live from Earth Hit the Shelves Tiday - October 15, 1983

    On this day, October 15, 1983, Pat Benatar released her live album Live from Earth. The album was a hit, reaching #13 on the Billboard Charts. Who still jams to this one?
  12. Pete

    On This Day: She’s So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper Released - October 14, 1983

    On this day, October 14, 1983, Cyndi Lauper released her debut album She’s So Unusual! The album soared to #4 on the Billboard charts and hit #1 in both Canada and Zimbabwe. With iconic tracks like “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” the album sold over 16 million copies worldwide, cementing Lauper’s...
  13. Pete

    Whodini Debuts - October 13, 1983

    On this day, October 13, 1983, the legendary hip hop group Whodini released their self-titled debut album Whodini! This album introduced the world to the group’s distinctive blend of rap and R&B, laying the foundation for their influential role in 80s hip hop. Who remembers this iconic debut?
  14. Pete

    On This Day: Lionel Richie Releases Can’t Slow Down - October 11, 1983

    On this day, October 11, 1983, Lionel Richie released his 2nd solo album Can’t Slow Down! Featuring the iconic hit “All Night Long,” the album soared to #1 on the US Billboard 200 charts and also topped the UK charts. It went on to win a Grammy Award for “Album of the Year” and sold over 20...
  15. Pete

    Culture Club Releases Colour by Numbers - October 10, 1983

    Club released their second album Colour by Numbers! The album was a major success, reaching #2 on the US Billboard charts and hitting #1 in both the UK and Canada. Featuring hits like “Karma Chameleon,” the album solidified Culture Club’s place in 80s pop history. Who had Colour by Numbers on...
  16. Pete

    October 10, 1983 - Adam Premiered on TV

    On this day, October 10, 1983, the made-for-TV movie Adam premiered on NBC. Based on the true story of the disappearance of Adam Walsh, who was abducted from a Sears department store on July 27, 1981, in Hollywood, Florida, the film raised national awareness about missing children and child...
  17. Pete

    Never Say Never Again Premiered in Theaters - October 7, 1983

    On this day, October 7, 1983, Never Say Never Again premiered in theaters, marking Sean Connery’s return to the iconic role of James Bond. Directed by Irvin Kershner, the film featured a star-studded cast, including Klaus Maria Brandauer, Max von Sydow, Kim Basinger, and Barbara Carrera. With a...
  18. Pete

    Today Whiz Kids Premieres on CBS - October 5, 1983

    On this day, October 5, 1983, the tech-savvy adventure show Whiz Kids premiered on CBS! The series followed a group of teenage computer whizzes who solved crimes using their tech skills, ahead of its time for 80s television. Despite its innovative concept, Whiz Kids only ran for 1 season with 18...
  19. Pete

    On This Day: Genesis Releases Genesis - October 3, 1983

    Genesis released their self-titled 12th studio album, Genesis! The album was a huge commercial success, reaching #9 on the Billboard charts in the U.S. and hitting #1 in the UK, Finland, and Germany. With tracks like “Mama” and “That’s All,” Genesis sold over 4 million copies in the U.S. alone...
  20. Pete

    Scarecrow and Mrs. King Premieres on CBS - October 3, 1983

    On this day, October 3, 1983, the adventure-filled drama Scarecrow and Mrs. King premiered on CBS! Starring Bruce Boxleitner and Kate Jackson, the show followed a housewife who gets entangled in espionage and forms an unlikely partnership with a secret agent. The series ran for 4 seasons with a...
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