December 23rd in 80s History
Marcus Allen
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Happy 80s Birthdays
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 26th Overall (1st Round) by the Chicago Bears in the 1987 NFL Draft
College: Michigan
Position: Quarterback
NFL Seasons: 14
Pro Bowl: 1995
Jim Harbaugh Won the National Championship in 2023 as the Head Coach For the Michigan Wolverines
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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
"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
Fun Fact!
Phil Collins Was the Drummer For Genesis From 1970 to 1975 and the Lead Vocalist From 1975 to 1981 Before Going Solo
#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
Click Here For More Music Fun Facts and Awards
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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
* Known to Have an Addiction to Drugs and Alcohol
Best Known For the Films Lucas (1986) and The Lost Boys (1987)
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Passed Away
(On This Day)
Jack Webb (Actor)
April 2, 1920 - December 23, 1982
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California
Passed Away at Age 62 From a Heart Attack
* Born John Randolph Webb
Best Known For Playing Friday in the TV Series Dragnet
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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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Other Notable Dates
(On December 23th)
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
Fun Fact!
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
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1987 - Good Morning Vietnam Premiered in Theaters
Director: Barry Levinson
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