On This Day in the 80's

Reliving the people, music, movies, sports, politics & more, that defined the #1980s. #OTD

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On August 13, 1973, Lynyrd Skynyrd released their debut studio album “(Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd)”. It would peak at number 27 and is certified double platinum. #LynyrdSkynyrd

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On May 25, 1977, the epic “Star Wars” opened in theaters, becoming one of the most groundbreaking and financially successful films of all time. #StarWars

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On May 25, 1978, The Who played their final live performance with Keith Moon. It took place when the band shot live footage for the rockumentary, “The Kids Are Alright”. #TheWho

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On May 25, 1979, “Alien” starring Sigourney Weaver and Tom Skerritt, opened in a limited number of theaters. Directed by Ridley Scott, it would go on to gross over $100 million worldwide. #Alien

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On September 21, 1977, Janet Jackson made her first appearance on “Good Times” as Penny Gordon. #GoodTimes #JanetJackson

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On December 17, 1982, ‘Tootsie’, starring Dustin Hoffman and an all-star supporting cast, was released. It received 10 Academy Award nominations with Jessica Lange winning Best Supporting Actress. #Tootsie

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On December 10, 1973, Hilly Kristal opened the legendary club CBGB. The club would launch the careers of the Ramones, Television, Patti Smith Group, Blondie, Talking Heads and more. #CBGB

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On December 10, 1976, Queen released “A Day at the Races”, their fifth studio album. It would top the charts in the UK, peak at number five in the US and is certified platinum. #Queen

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On December 10, 1978, “Superman” starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder and Gene Hackman, premiered in Washington D.C. at the Kennedy Center. It would go on to gross over $300 million worldwide. #Superman

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Remembering the legendary Randy Rhoads on what would have been his 66th birthday. #RandyRhoads

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Remembering the great Gregg Allman, on what would have been his 75th birthday. #GreggAllman

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On December 8, 1975, AC/DC released the single “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll)” from their album “T.N.T.”. #ACDC

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@70sDailyDose Lynda!

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Remembering the legendary Freddie Mercury, who passed away on this day in 1991. #FreddieMercury

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The Hollywood Vampires; John Lennon, Harry Nilsson, Alice Cooper, and Micky Dolenz celebrating Thanksgiving in 1973. #HappyThanksgiving

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On November 24, 1972, the first episode of “In Concert” premiered, featuring Alice Cooper, Bo Diddley, Curtis Mayfield and Seals & Crofts. The original series would air for 3 seasons with 57 episodes. #InConcert

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On November 4, 1977, CBS aired the two-hour pilot movie of “The Incredible Hulk”. Starring Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno, the show would air for 5 seasons with 82 episodes. #TheIncredibleHulk

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Happy 76th birthday to Sally Field, who was born on this day in 1946. #SallyField

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Happy 73rd birthday to The Boss, Bruce Springsteen!

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Happy 71st birthday to David Coverdale, one of the greatest vocalists and frontmen of all time! #DavidCoverdale