Happy 80s Birthdays
1943 - Joe Pesci (Actor) Lethal Weapon 2, Raging Bull
1945 - Mia Farrow (Actress) Hannah and Her Sisters
1949 - Judith Light (Actress) Who’s the Boss
1952 - Danny White (Football)
1954 - Chris Gardner (Businessman)
1955 - Charles Shaughnessy (Actor) Days of Our Lives
1956 - Mookie Wilson (Baseball)
1958 - Sandy Lyle (Golfer)
1960 - Holly Johnson (Singer) Frankie Goes to Hollywood
1961 - John Kruk (Baseball)
Fun Fact!
Mookie Wilson Hit the Ball That Went Under Bill Buckner’s Legs in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series
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On February 9, 1981 Miss USA Played Against Miss Universe on an Episode of Family Feud
February 9th in 80s History
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On February 9, 1985 Like a Virgin by Madonna Became the #1 Album in America
Halley's Comet Became Visible From Earth
Headlines
(February 9th)
1980 - Rick Berry (Houston Rockets) Became the First NBA Player to Make 8 3-Pointers in a Game
#1 Songs in America
(February 9th)
1980 - "Rock With You"
Michael Jackson
1/19 - 2/15
1981 - "Celebration"
Kool and the Gang
2/7 - 2/20
1982 - "Centerfold"
J. Geils Band
2/6 - 3/19
1983 - "Africa"
Toto
2/5 - 2/11
1984 - "Karma Chameleon"
Boy George
2/4 - 2/24
1985 - "I Want To Know What Love Is"
Foreigner
2/1 - 2/15
1986 - "That's What Friends Are For"
Dionne & Friends
1/18 - 2/14
1987 - "Open Your Heart"
Madonna
2/7 - 2/13
1988 - "Could've Been"
Tiffany
2/6 - 2/19
1989 - "When I'm With You"
Sheriff
2/3 - 2/10
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1971 - Satchel Paige (Pitcher) Became the First Negro League Player Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
On February 9, 1981 Brooke Shields Appeared on the Cover of Time Magazine titled "The 80s Look"
1985 - Dominique Wilkins (Atalanta Hawks) Won the NBA Slam Dunk Competition
Runner Up: Michael Jordan
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1986 - Halley's Comet Appeared in the Inner Solar System
1989 - Charles Barkley Married Maureen Blumhardt in Elkton, Maryland
* Still Married
Family Feud
"Like a Virgin"
The 80's Look
Other Notable Birthdays
William Henry Harrison (Former President)
February 9, 1773 - April 4, 1841
Passed Away at Age 68 from Pneumonia a Month After Getting Elected
9th President of the United States
* First President to Pass Away While in Office
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Passed Away
(On This Day)
Bill Haley (Singer)
Passed Away on February 9, 1981 at Age 55 from a Heart Attack
* Bill Haley & the Comets are Best Known for "Rock Around the Clock"
"See You Later, Alligator"
"Shake, Rattle and Roll"
Known as The Father of Rock n' Roll
Ed Sabol (Film Producer)
Passed Away in His Home on February 9, 2015 at Age 98
Founder of NFL Films
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80s Movies
(Released On This Day)
No 80s Movies Released On This Day
Fun Fact!
Platoon (1986) Won Best Picture Despite Using the "F" Word 159 Times
* 2nd Most All-Time Behind Scarface (207) at the Time
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80s Television
(On This Day)
1985 - Harry Anderson Hosted Saturday Night Live
Musical Guest: Bryan Adams
1987 - Final Episode of Gung Ho
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 9
Network: ABC
Based on the 1986 Film Starring Michael Keaton
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80s Music
(Albums Released On This Day)
1981 - Fire Down Under
Riot (3rd Album)
Billboard Charts: #49
Singles Released
1983 - “Little Red Corvette”
Prince
Reached #6 on the US Billboard Charts
* #2 in the UK
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80s Sports
(On This Day)
1980 - Rick Berry Became the First NBA Player to Make 8 3-Pointers in a Game
* The Houston Rockets Beat the Utah Jazz 117 - 95 in Houston
1982 - Wales Conference Beat the Campbell Conference 4 - 2 in the All-Star Game in the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland
MVP: Mike Bossy (Islanders)
1985 - Dominique Wilkins (Hawks) Won the NBA Slam Dunk Competition
1986 - The East Beat the West 139-132 in the NBA All-Star Game
MVP: Isiah Thomas (Pistons) 30 pts. 10 assist 5 steals
Coaches: K.C. Jones (East) Pat Riley (West)
Location: Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas
Magic Johnson Was the Leading Vote Getter
1986 - Marvin Johnson Beat Leslie Stewart in 7 Rounds to Win WBA Light Heavyweight Boxing Title
* Held in Indianapolis
1988 - Wales Conference Beat the Campbell Conference 6 - 5 (OT) in St. Louis
MVP: Mario Lemieux (Penguins)
1988 - Free Agent Don Baylor Signed with the Oakland A’s
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Other Notable Dates
(February 9th)
1900 - The Davis Cup Was Formed
* Golf Tournament Between the United States and Europe
1964 - The Beatles Made Their First Appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show
* A Record Breaking 73 Million Viewers