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This community is dedicated to the music, movies, television, games, radio, and pop culture that defined the 1980s. It is a place for people who lived the decade, as well as those who appreciate what made it unforgettable. Members use this forum to check in during live radio blocks, share weekly listening memories, and talk about what the music, shows, and moments of the 80s bring back for them. Guests are welcome to browse selected discussions, while full participation requires registration. If you would like to understand the intent behind this community and how it is curated, you can read more here: About This Community. Explore current conversations, share your memories, and take part in a community built around real 80s experiences.

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  1. On This Day January 23 1982 - Tommy Tucker Died from Carbon Tetrachloride Poisoning

    On This Day January 23 1982 - Tommy Tucker Died from Carbon Tetrachloride Poisoning

    On this day January 23 1982, Tommy Tucker died from carbon tetrachloride poisoning after using the chemical while cleaning floors in his home. The tragedy highlighted the hidden dangers of household chemicals that were once commonly used without full awareness of their risks. Tommy Tucker was...
  2. On This Day January 23 1989 - James Brown Was Sentenced to Six Years in Jail in Georgia

    On This Day January 23 1989 - James Brown Was Sentenced to Six Years in Jail in Georgia

    On this day January 23 1989, James Brown was sentenced in Georgia to six years in jail following a high profile police chase that crossed through two different states. The case marked a dramatic and widely covered moment involving one of the most influential figures in American music. The...
  3. On This Day January 22 1987 - Philippine Security Forces Opened Fire on Demonstrators at Malacañang Palace in Manila

    On This Day January 22 1987 - Philippine Security Forces Opened Fire on Demonstrators at Malacañang Palace in Manila

    On this day January 22 1987, Philippine security forces opened fire on an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 demonstrators near Malacañang Palace in Manila. The protest, made up largely of farmers and supporters, was centered on demands for land reform and broader social change, and the violence...
  4. On This Day January 22 1989 - The First Bud Bowl Aired During Super Bowl XXIII

    On This Day January 22 1989 - The First Bud Bowl Aired During Super Bowl XXIII

    On this day January 22 1989, the first Bud Bowl aired during Super Bowl XXIII, introducing a new kind of sports themed advertising event to American television. The commercial featured animated Budweiser beer bottles competing in a football style matchup, airing in segments throughout the...
  5. On This Day January 22 1987 - R. Budd Dwyer Died After Shooting Himself During a Televised Press Conference

    On This Day January 22 1987 - R. Budd Dwyer Died After Shooting Himself During a Televised Press Conference

    On this day January 22 1987, Pennsylvania State Treasurer R. Budd Dwyer died after shooting himself during a televised press conference in Harrisburg. The shocking event unfolded live in front of reporters and cameras, instantly becoming one of the most disturbing moments ever broadcast on...
  6. On This Day January 21 1985 - Galaxy Airlines Flight 203 Crashed Near Reno Nevada

    On This Day January 21 1985 - Galaxy Airlines Flight 203 Crashed Near Reno Nevada

    On this day January 21 1985, Galaxy Airlines Flight 203 crashed near Reno shortly after takeoff, resulting in the loss of 70 lives. The tragedy shocked the nation and became one of the most serious aviation disasters of the decade, drawing widespread attention to airline safety and emergency...
  7. On This Day January 21 1981 - The First DeLorean Rolled Off the Assembly Line in Northern Ireland

    On This Day January 21 1981 - The First DeLorean Rolled Off the Assembly Line in Northern Ireland

    On this day January 21 1981, the first DeLorean rolled off the assembly line in Northern Ireland, marking the official start of production for one of the most recognizable cars of the 1980s. Built by the DeLorean Motor Company, the vehicle stood out immediately with its stainless steel body and...
  8. On This Day January 20 1989, George H. W. Bush Was Inaugurated as the 41st President of the United States.

    On This Day January 20 1989, George H. W. Bush Was Inaugurated as the 41st President of the United States.

    On this day January 20 1989, George H. W. Bush was inaugurated as the 41st President of the United States, marking a transition at the close of a defining decade in American history. His inauguration followed the 1988 election in which he defeated Michael Dukakis, bringing a Republican...
  9. On This Day December 17 1981 – American Brigadier General James L Dozier Was Abducted in Verona Italy by The Red Brigades

    On This Day December 17 1981 – American Brigadier General James L Dozier Was Abducted in Verona Italy by The Red Brigades

    On this day December 17 1981 American Brigadier General James L Dozier was abducted in Verona Italy by the Red Brigades, a violent left wing terrorist group responsible for numerous attacks during the era. His kidnapping marked one of the most high profile international terrorism incidents...
  10. On This Day December 16 1989 – Appeals Court Judge Robert Smith Vance Was Killed by a Mail Bomb Sent by Walter Leroy Moody Jr

    On This Day December 16 1989 – Appeals Court Judge Robert Smith Vance Was Killed by a Mail Bomb Sent by Walter Leroy Moody Jr

    On this day December 16 1989 Appeals Court Judge Robert Smith Vance was killed at his home in Alabama when he opened a mail bomb sent by Walter Leroy Moody Jr. The explosion caused fatal injuries and marked one of the most shocking acts of domestic terrorism of the decade. The attack triggered a...
  11. On This Day December 16 1983 – The Iron Sheik Beat Bob Backlund to Win the WWF Heavyweight Championship

    On This Day December 16 1983 – The Iron Sheik Beat Bob Backlund to Win the WWF Heavyweight Championship

    On this day December 16 1983 The Iron Sheik beat Bob Backlund to win the WWF Heavyweight Championship in a match that marked a major turning point in professional wrestling. The victory ended Backlund’s long title reign and introduced a new era shaped by dramatic storylines, intense rivalries...
  12. On This Day December 15 1985 – Sylvester Stallone and Brigitte Nielsen Got Married

    On This Day December 15 1985 – Sylvester Stallone and Brigitte Nielsen Got Married

    On this day December 15 1985 Sylvester Stallone and Brigitte Nielsen got married in a ceremony that drew significant media attention as two major film personalities of the decade joined their lives at the height of their careers. Their relationship had become a frequent subject in entertainment...
  13. On This Day December 14 1988 – CBS Paid 1.08 Billion Dollars for the Exclusive Rights to Major League Baseball

    On This Day December 14 1988 – CBS Paid 1.08 Billion Dollars for the Exclusive Rights to Major League Baseball

    On this day December 14 1988 CBS paid 1.08 billion dollars for the exclusive rights to Major League Baseball, marking one of the largest and most groundbreaking sports broadcasting deals of the decade. The agreement gave the network full control over national MLB television coverage beginning in...
  14. On This Day December 14 1985 – Roger Maris Passed Away at Age 51 from Non Hodgkin Lymphoma

    On This Day December 14 1985 – Roger Maris Passed Away at Age 51 from Non Hodgkin Lymphoma

    On this day December 14 1985 Roger Maris passed away at age 51 from non Hodgkin lymphoma, marking the loss of one of baseball’s most iconic figures. Maris became a sports legend in 1961 when he broke Babe Ruth’s long standing single season home run record, a moment that placed him at the center...
  15. On This Day December 14 1980 – Over 100000 People Attended a Public Vigil at Central Park for John Lennon

    On This Day December 14 1980 – Over 100000 People Attended a Public Vigil at Central Park for John Lennon

    On this day December 14 1980 over 100000 people gathered in Central Park for a public vigil honoring John Lennon just days after his tragic death. Fans stood together in silence, shared memories, and celebrated his impact on music and culture as the city came together in an emotional display of...
  16. On This Day December 3 1985 – Courteney Cox Used the Word Period for the First Time on National Television

    On This Day December 3 1985 – Courteney Cox Used the Word Period for the First Time on National Television

    On this day December 3 1985 Courteney Cox used the word period for the first time on national television during a commercial that marked a major cultural shift in how women’s health products were advertised. At a time when such topics were often avoided or softened, the moment became a milestone...
  17. On This Day December 3 1982 – A Soil Sample From Times Beach Missouri Was Found to Contain 300 Times the Safe Level of Dioxin

    On This Day December 3 1982 – A Soil Sample From Times Beach Missouri Was Found to Contain 300 Times the Safe Level of Dioxin

    On this day December 3 1982 a soil sample from Times Beach Missouri was found to contain 300 times the safe level of dioxin. The discovery triggered national concern as the town became the center of one of the most alarming environmental crises of the decade. The contamination raised questions...
  18. On This Day December 2 1988 – Benazir Bhutto Was Sworn In as Prime Minister of Pakistan

    On This Day December 2 1988 – Benazir Bhutto Was Sworn In as Prime Minister of Pakistan

    On this day December 2 1988 Benazir Bhutto was sworn in as the new prime minister of Pakistan, becoming the first woman to lead the government of an Islam dominated state. Her inauguration marked a historic shift in global politics and signaled a breakthrough moment for leadership...
  19. On This Day December 2 1982 – Barney Clark Became the First Person to Receive a Permanent Artificial Heart

    On This Day December 2 1982 – Barney Clark Became the First Person to Receive a Permanent Artificial Heart

    On this day December 2 1982 Barney Clark became the first person to receive a permanent artificial heart. The groundbreaking procedure represented a major medical milestone, demonstrating how rapidly advancing technology was reshaping possibilities in cardiac care. For the early 80s this...
  20. On This Day December 2 1980 – Four American Missionaries Were Killed by a Death Squad in El Salvador

    On This Day December 2 1980 – Four American Missionaries Were Killed by a Death Squad in El Salvador

    On this day December 2 1980 four American missionaries were killed by a death squad in El Salvador. The attack became one of the most shocking events of the early 80s, drawing worldwide attention to the rising violence and political turmoil within the country. The incident highlighted the...
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