80s news

Welcome to the We Love the Eighties Community

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.

Join the discussion

See what members are talking about right now
Free registration. Facebook and Google login available.

Register Log in
  1. On This Day: June 21, 1982 - John Hinckley Verdict Shocks the Nation

    On This Day: June 21, 1982 - John Hinckley Verdict Shocks the Nation

    On this day June 21, 1982, a jury found John Hinckley Jr. not guilty by reason of insanity for the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan. The decision followed a high-profile trial that captivated the nation after Hinckley shot and wounded President Reagan, Press Secretary James...
  2. On This Day: June 18, 1984 - Police Clash with Miners at Orgreave

    On This Day: June 18, 1984 - Police Clash with Miners at Orgreave

    On this day June 18, 1984, a violent confrontation occurred at the Orgreave coking plant in South Yorkshire, where around 5,000 police officers faced off against approximately 5,000 striking miners. This clash was one of the most intense moments of the UK Miners’ Strike. Tensions had been...
  3. On This Day: June 18, 1981 - F117 Nighthawk Makes Maiden Flight

    On This Day: June 18, 1981 - F117 Nighthawk Makes Maiden Flight

    On this day June 18, 1981, the Lockheed F117 Nighthawk took to the skies for its maiden flight. This top secret aircraft was the first ever designed entirely around stealth technology, using sharp angles and radar absorbing materials to make it nearly invisible to detection systems. The test...
  4. On This Day: June 17, 1985 - First Arab and Muslim in Space

    On This Day: June 17, 1985 - First Arab and Muslim in Space

    On this day June 17, 1985, Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud became the first Arab and the first Muslim to travel into space. He launched aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery as part of the STS 51 G mission, making history for both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the wider Arab world. At...
    • Pete
    • News story
    • 80s history 80s news 80s space sultan bin salman bin abdulaziz al saud
    • Category: On This Day in 80s News
  5. On This Day: June 17, 1987 - The Dusky Seaside Sparrow Becomes Extinct

    On This Day: June 17, 1987 - The Dusky Seaside Sparrow Becomes Extinct

    On this day June 17, 1987, the last known Dusky Seaside Sparrow died in captivity, marking the official extinction of the species. Native to the marshes of Florida's Merritt Island and the St. Johns River, the bird was first discovered in the late 1800s and was known for its dark plumage and...
  6. On This Day: June 15, 1985 - Rembrandt’s Danaë Painting Vandalized in Russia

    On This Day: June 15, 1985 - Rembrandt’s Danaë Painting Vandalized in Russia

    On this day June 15, 1985, Rembrandt’s famous painting Danaë was severely damaged in the Hermitage Museum in Leningrad when a man threw sulfuric acid on the canvas and slashed it twice with a knife. The attacker was later declared insane. The Danaë, painted in the 1630s, is considered one of...
  7. On This Day: June 14, 1986 - Mindbender Roller Coaster Tragedy in Edmonton

    On This Day: June 14, 1986 - Mindbender Roller Coaster Tragedy in Edmonton

    On this day June 14, 1986, a tragic accident occurred on the Mindbender roller coaster at Fantasyland in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. A mechanical failure caused the last car of the train to derail during a loop, resulting in the deaths of three riders and injuries to several others. The disaster...
  8. On This Day: June 13, 1983 - Pioneer 10 Becomes the First Man Made Object to Leave the Central Solar System

    On This Day: June 13, 1983 - Pioneer 10 Becomes the First Man Made Object to Leave the Central Solar System

    On this day June 13, 1983, the space probe Pioneer 10 passed the orbit of Neptune, making it the first man made object to leave the central region of the solar system. Launched by NASA in 1972, Pioneer 10 was originally built to study Jupiter, but it went far beyond expectations by continuing...
  9. On This Day: June 7, 1989 - Surinam Airways Flight 764 Crash

    On This Day: June 7, 1989 - Surinam Airways Flight 764 Crash

    On this day June 7, 1989, Surinam Airways Flight 764 crashed while attempting to land at Paramaribo Zanderij International Airport in Suriname. The disaster claimed the lives of 176 of the 187 people on board, making it the deadliest aviation accident in Surinamese history. The flight, a...
  10. On This Day: June 6, 1982 - The Lebanon War Begins

    On This Day: June 6, 1982 - The Lebanon War Begins

    On this day June 6, 1982, Israel launched a large-scale military operation into southern Lebanon, marking the beginning of the Lebanon War. The operation, known as Operation Peace for Galilee, was intended to push back the Palestine Liberation Organization and secure Israel's northern border...
  11. On This Day: June 5, 1989 - The Tank Man Stands Alone in Tiananmen Square

    On This Day: June 5, 1989 - The Tank Man Stands Alone in Tiananmen Square

    On this day June 5, 1989, one of the most iconic moments of the 20th century was captured in Beijing, China. A lone man, carrying shopping bags, stood in front of a line of advancing tanks on Chang’an Avenue near Tiananmen Square, blocking their progress for over half an hour the morning after...
  12. On This Day: June 5, 1981 - First Recognized AIDS Cases Reported in the United States

    On This Day: June 5, 1981 - First Recognized AIDS Cases Reported in the United States

    On this day June 5, 1981, the United States Centers for Disease Control published a report describing five previously healthy young men in Los Angeles who had developed a rare form of pneumonia called PCP, commonly seen in people with severely weakened immune systems. All five men were gay, and...
  13. On This Day: June 4, 1983 - Teen Drowns at Disneyland on Grad Night

    On This Day: June 4, 1983 - Teen Drowns at Disneyland on Grad Night

    On this day June 4, 1983, a tragic accident occurred at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, when an 18 year old male from Albuquerque drowned near Tom Sawyer's Island during the park’s annual Grad Night event. The teen and another student reportedly consumed alcohol before sneaking into a...
  14. On This Day: June 3, 1989 - Chinese Troops Sent Into Tiananmen Square

    On This Day: June 3, 1989 - Chinese Troops Sent Into Tiananmen Square

    On this day June 3, 1989, the Chinese government sent armed troops and tanks into Tiananmen Square in Beijing to remove thousands of pro-democracy protesters who had been peacefully demonstrating for weeks. The protesters, made up largely of students, were calling for political reform, greater...
  15. On This Day: June 3, 1980 - Explosion Damages the Statue of Liberty

    On This Day: June 3, 1980 - Explosion Damages the Statue of Liberty

    On this day June 3, 1980, an explosion occurred at the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. The blast caused significant damage to the base and surrounding observation deck, injuring several people and forcing the closure of the monument for repairs. Investigators quickly identified the...
  16. On This Day: June 3, 1985 - Larry King Live Premieres on CNN

    On This Day: June 3, 1985 - Larry King Live Premieres on CNN

    On this day June 3, 1985, Larry King Live premiered on CNN, launching what would become one of the most iconic and enduring talk shows in television history. Known for his suspenders, direct questions, and laid back interview style, Larry King brought a unique presence to cable news and talk...
  17. On This Day: June 3, 1982 - Israeli Ambassador Shlomo Argov Shot in London

    On This Day: June 3, 1982 - Israeli Ambassador Shlomo Argov Shot in London

    On this day June 3, 1982, Israeli Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Shlomo Argov, was shot in the head outside a hotel in London. The attack left him critically wounded and permanently paralyzed. He survived the initial assault but remained in a coma for months and spent the rest of his life...
  18. On This Day: June 2, 1983 - Air Canada Flight 797 Tragedy Claims 23 Lives

    On This Day: June 2, 1983 - Air Canada Flight 797 Tragedy Claims 23 Lives

    On this day June 2, 1983, a tragic in-flight fire aboard Air Canada Flight 797 led to the deaths of 23 passengers. The flight, en route from Dallas to Toronto with a stop in Montreal, experienced an electrical fire in the rear lavatory while flying over Kentucky. The crew managed to make an...
  19. On This Day: June 1, 1980 - CNN Launches as the First 24-Hour News Network

    On This Day: June 1, 1980 - CNN Launches as the First 24-Hour News Network

    On this day June 1, 1980, Cable News Network (CNN) made its official debut, becoming the first television channel in history to offer 24-hour news coverage. Founded by media mogul Ted Turner, CNN revolutionized the way news was delivered and consumed, providing real-time reporting around the...
  20. On This Day: May 31, 1985 - Tornado Outbreak Strikes the United States and Canada

    On This Day: May 31, 1985 - Tornado Outbreak Strikes the United States and Canada

    On this day May 31, 1985, one of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in North American history struck parts of the United States and Canada. A series of powerful tornadoes tore through Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, leaving widespread devastation and claiming the lives of 76 people. More than...
Back
Top