Other Notable Dates
(On December 23rd)
1893 - Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel (Opera Was First Performed
Venue: Hoftheater in Weimar
1954 - First Successful Kidney Transplant Was Performed by J. Hartwell Harrison and Joseph Murray
* Murray Was Awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine (1990) for His Work in Organ Transplantation
1970 - The North Tower of the World Trade Center Became the Tallest Building in the World
* 1,368 ft
Burj Khalifa in Dubai is Currently the Tallest Building in the World
2,217 ft
1972 - The 16 Survivors of the Andes Flight Disaster Were Rescued After 73 Days of Courage and Cannibalism
* 29 People Died
19 Of the Passengers Were Part of the Uruguay Rugby Team
Portrayed in the 1993 Film Alive
December 23rd in 80s History
Marcus Allen
Other Notable Birthdays
Corey Haim (Actor)
December 23, 1971 - March 10, 2010
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Passed Away at Age 38 from a Damaged Diffuse Alveolar, Pneumonia and Coronary Arteriosclerosis
Best Known For the Films Lucas (1986) and The Lost Boys (1987)
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80s Movies
(Released On This Day)
1987 - Good Morning Vietnam (Limited Theaters)
January 15, 1987 (worldwide release)
Director: Barry Levinson
Starring: Robin Williams and Forest Whitaker
Budget: $13 Million
1988 - The Accidental Tourist
Director: Lawrence Kasdan
Starring: William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Geena Davis, Ed Begley, Jr., David Ogden Stiers and Bill Pullman
Budget: N/A
Box Office: $32.6 Million
Geena Davis Won an Academy Award For Best Supporting Actress
1988 - Hellbound: Hellraiser II
Director: Tony Randel
Starring: Clare Higgins, Ashley Laurence and Kenneth Cranham
Budget: N/A
Box Office: $12.1 Million
1988 - Dominick and Eugene
Director: Robert M. Young
Starring: Tom Hulce, Ray Liotta and Jamie Lee Curtis
Budget: N/A
Box Office: $3 Million
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80s Television
(On This Day)
No 80s TV Premieres or Finales On This Day
Fun Fact!
Richard Mulligan Won 2 Emmy Awards in the 80s for Most Outstanding Actor in Comedy Series
Soap (1980)
Empty Nest (1989)
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80s Music
(Albums Released On This Day)
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80s Sports
(On This Day)
1982 - Chaminade beat #1 Virginia 77 - 72 in the Honolulu Basketball Classic
* Considered One of the Biggest Upsets in College Basketball History
Charminade Only Had a Student Body of 850 Students
1984 - The New York Giants Beat the Los Angeles Rams 16 - 13 in the NFC Wild Card Game
Location: Anaheim Stadium
Spread
Rams -4.5
O/U 43.0
1985 - The Los Angeles Raiders Beat the Los Angeles Rams 16 - 6 on Monday Night Football On the Last Game of the Regular Season
Season Leaders
Offense
Passing Yards: Dan Marino (Dolphins) 4,137
Rushing Yards: Marcus Allen (Raiders) 1,759
Receiving Yards: Steve Largent (Seahawks) 1,287
Touchdowns: Joe Morris (Giants) 21
Defense
Sacks: Richard Dent (Bears) 17
Interceptions: Everson Walls (Cowboys) 9
1989 - The Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins Defenses Both Shutout Their Opponents on Saturday Afternoon Football
The Buffalo Bills Beat the New York Jets 37 - 0
Spread
Bills -8
O/U 35.0
Washington Redskins Beat the Seattle Seahawks 29 - 0
Spread
Seahawks -2
O/U 43.5
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1987 - Good Morning Vietnam Premiered in Theaters
* Starring Robin Williams and Forest Whitaker
Fun Fact!
Good Morning Vietnam Was 4th Highest Grossing Movie From 1987
1. Three Men and a Baby
2. Fatal Attraction
3. Beverly Hills Cop II
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Happy 80s Birthdays
1940 - Jorma Kaukonen (Guitarist) #54 All-Time Greatest Guitarist
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
1943 - Harry Shearer (Actor) This is Spinal Tap, The Simpsons
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
1946 - Robbie Dupree (Singer) “Steal Away”
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York
1946 - Susan Lucci (Actress) All My Children
Birthplace: Scarsdale, New York
1947 - Bill Rodgers (Runner)
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut
1951 - Anthony Phillips (English Guitarist) Genesis
Birthplace: Chiswick, England
1956 - Dave Murray (English Guitarist) Iron Maiden
Birthplace: Edmonton, Middlesex, England
1958 - Joan Severance (Actress) No Holds Barred
Birthplace: Houston, Texas
1963 - Jim Harbaugh (Football)
Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio
Fun Fact!
Jim Harbaugh (QB) Was Drafted in the 1st Round (26th Overall) by the Chicago Bears in the 1987 NFL Draft
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Headlines
(December 23rd)
1982 - Chaminade College Beat #1 Virginia 77 - 72 in One of the Biggest Upsets in College Basketball History
* Charminade Only Had a Student Body of 850 Students
"Another Day in Paradise Became the #1 Song in America
On December 23, 1985 Marcus Allen Won the NFL Rushing Title (1,759)
* Won NFL MVP
1986 - The Voyager Became the First Aircraft to Fly Non-Stop Around the World Without Refueling
Pilots: Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager
On December 23, 1988 The Accidental Tourist starring William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Geena Davis Premiered in Theaters
The Accidental Tourist
1989 - “Another Day in Paradise” by Phil Collins Hit #1 on the US Billboard Charts
* #1 Song in America from December 23 - January 19
Also Hit #1 in Canada, Belgium, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and Finland
#1 Songs in America
(December 23rd)
1980 - "Lady"
Kenny Rogers
11/15 - 12/26
1981 - "Physical"
Olivia Newton-John
11/21 - 1/29
1982 - "Maneater"
Daryl Hall and John Oates
12/18 - 1/14
1983 - "Say Say Say"
Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson
12/10 - 1/20
1984 - "Like a Virgin"
Madonna
12/22 - 2/1
1985 - "Say You Say Me"
Lionel Richie
12/21 - 1/17
1986 - "Walk Like an Egyptian"
The Bangles
12/20 - 1/16
1987 - "Faith"
George Michael
12/12 - 1/8
1988 - "Look Away"
Chicago
12/10 - 12/23
1989 - "Another Day in Paradise"
Phil Collins
12/23 - 1/19
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