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Daily doses of #80s pop culture reminders. Not meant to make you feel old, just awesome nostalgia. Also can find me on @RD80s and @trnsocial & more

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1Jun 19, '23June 19, 1983: 40 years ago, the Dragon's Lair arcade game was released. #80s Featuring the animation of Don Bluth, it was the 1st game to cost 50 cents.124×5.3M17k1.9k314
2Aug 26, '23#RIP The Price is Right's Bob Barker at age 99 >27.7×1.2M26k2.6k59
3May 1, '23May 1, 1983: 40 years ago, the original V aired as a 2-part mini series. #80s22.7×968k5.6k69049
4Jun 6, '23June 6, 1983: 40 years ago, Reading Rainbow debuted on PBS. #80s @levarburton Ran 21 seasons & 155 episodes. Find out about the show's memorable theme song here >19.5×830k3.5k81866
5Jun 5, '23June 5, 1985: this is the date that Ferris Bueller's Day Off fictionally takes place. #80s Determined by the Cubs game they attend.14.9×633k4.2k67939
6Dec 1, '23Dec 1, 1989: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation was released in theaters. #80s The gift that keeps on giving...14.8×632k3.8k58330
7Dec 1, '24Dec 1, 1989: 35 years ago, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation was released in theaters. #80s The gift that keeps on giving...11.5×491k7.9k1.3k161
8Jun 11, '23June 11, 1986: Ferris Bueller's Day Off was released in theaters. #80s See where it ranks on this list >10.2×437k2.4k36822
9Mar 24, '23Mar 24, 1984: is the date that 5 students (a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a criminal) spent their Saturday in detention and became The Breakfast Club. #80s9.9×420k4.5k93654
10Jun 19, '24June 19, 1983: the Dragon's Lair arcade game was released. #80s 1st arcade game to cost 50 cents.9.6×408k5.6k519158
11Mar 4, '23Mar 4, 1994: 29 years ago, John Candy passed away at the age of 43. #RIP #gonetoosoon9.0×384k6.9k66528
12Aug 13, '23Aug 13, 1983: 40 years ago, Eddie Murphy Delirious was filmed at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC. #80s Released on August 30th.8.2×350k2.4k28116
13Mar 24, '24Mar 24, 1984: 40 years ago, in the film The Breakfast Club, this was the date that 5 students spent their Saturday in detention together. #80s8.2×349k4.1k98596
14Dec 2, '23Dec 2, 1983: 40 years ago, Michael Jackson's iconic "Thriller" music video was broadcast for the 1st time on MTV. #80s7.9×337k2.5k65184
15Jan 3, '23Jan 3, 1983: 40 years ago, Plinko first appeared as a game on The Price is Right. #80s7.9×336k1.9k29911
16Aug 26, '23Aug 26, 1983: 40 years ago, the film Strange Brew was released in theaters. #80s7.3×310k3.1k32624
17Jun 19, '25June 19, 1983: Dragon's Lair arcade game was released. #80s Featured animation by Don Bluth & was the first game to cost 50 cents to play.7.1×304k4.2k388144
18Jul 25, '25July 26, 1987: Double Dribble was released by Konami for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)6.6×281k4.1k33599
19Dec 25, '24Merry Christmas to you & yours! #80s #Christmas6.5×277k8.7k1.1k284
20Feb 1, '23Feb 1, 1989: Tecmo Bowl was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in North America. #80s6.3×270k2.1k3138
21May 31, '24May 31, 1985: the film Fletch was released in theaters. #80s6.3×268k1.9k21730
22Feb 1, '24Feb 1, 1989: Tecmo Bowl was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in North America. #80s6.1×259k2k31630
23Jan 28, '25Jan 28, 1986: the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster took place. #80s Most of us remember where we were when we saw this happen...6.0×256k3.7k650132
24Aug 13, '23Aug 13, 1982: Fast Times at Ridgemont High was released in theaters. #80s6.0×254k2.4k32123
25Jan 22, '23Jan 22, 1984: Airwolf debuted on CBS. #80s Ran 4 seasons & 80 episodes. Find out more about the show's theme song here >5.8×248k2.4k18817
26Jun 8, '23June 8, 1984: the films Ghostbusters & Gremlins were both released in theaters on the same day. #80s5.8×246k2.1k43928
27Oct 21, '25Oct 21st (2015) is the date that Marty travels to the future in Back to the Future Part II. That date is now 10 years ago!5.7×243k5.5k1.3k239
28Jul 8, '24Also, today would've been the 53rd birthday of Amanda Peterson (died in 2015). #RIP5.6×238k2.1k14388
29Jul 29, '23July 29, 1983: 40 years ago, Friday Night Videos debuted on NBC. #80s Ran until 2002. (This was my MTV before we had cable!)5.4×231k2.3k27225
30Jul 3, '23Yes indeed, Doc! #80s5.2×223k3.7k50213
31Dec 24, '24#diehard #80s #christmas5.2×221k3.2k53764
32May 16, '23May 16, 1983: 40 years ago, the Motown 25 special aired on NBC. #80s Featured Michael Jackson's iconic performance of "Billie Jean" and the moonwalk.5.2×221k2.6k53454
33Sep 5, '23Sept 5, 1983: 40 years ago, He-Man & the Masters of the Universe debuted in syndication. #80s Ran 2 seasons & 130 episodes.5.1×219k2.2k37925
34Aug 8, '23Aug 8, 1988: 35 years ago, N.W.A. released their debut album, Straight Outta Compton. #80s5.0×213k1.9k3568
35Mar 24, '18Mar 24, 1984: the date in The Breakfast Club that 5 students spent their Saturday in detention. #80s5.0×06.5k3k10
36Nov 24, '23Nov 24, 1988: 35 years ago, the 1st episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 aired on KTMA-TV out of Minnesota. #80s #mst3k4.7×201k1.9k37338
37Jul 3, '25July 3, 1985: 40 years ago, Back to the Future was released in theaters. #80s4.7×199k3.9k777130
38Oct 28, '23#RIP Richard Moll, "Bull" on Night Court >4.6×197k3.5k45614
39Mar 4, '24Mar 4, 1994: 30 years ago, John Candy passed away at the age of 43. #RIP Can't believe he has been gone that long, but I still watch his movies every chance I get.4.6×197k4.6k74561
40Oct 31, '23Some of my favorite #80s themed #Halloween costumes...4.5×191k2.8k22824
41Jul 30, '23July 30, 1986: Flight of the Navigator was released in theaters. #80s4.3×182k2.2k23228
42Feb 15, '25Feb 15, 1985: 40 years ago, The Breakfast Club was released in theaters. #80s4.2×178k2.8k525100
43Sep 15, '23Sept 15, 1983: 40 years ago, Huey Lewis & the News released their 3rd studio album, Sports. #80s3.9×168k2.1k2136
44Sep 13, '23Sept 13, 1985: Super Mario Bros. was released by Nintendo in Japan. #80s3.8×163k2.3k44024
45Sep 17, '24Also, today would've been the 76th birthday of John Ritter (died in 2003) #RIP3.7×160k5.2k48462
46Sep 13, '24#RIP Chad McQueen >3.7×159k2.2k36152
47Sep 22, '23Sept 22, 1989: ABC launched its TGIF programming block. #80s Original line-up was Full House, Family Matters, Perfect Strangers & Just the Ten of Us3.7×159k1.9k26424
48Dec 26, '24True...3.7×158k4.9k484134
49Nov 20, '23Don't forget! #PTA #80s3.7×158k1.9k21214
50Dec 25, '22Merry Christmas! #80s3.7×157k2.6k24912
51Sep 17, '23Also, today would've been the 75th birthday of John Ritter (died in 2003). #RIP3.7×156k3.2k3349
52Oct 15, '23#RIP Suzanne Somers >3.6×155k3.5k35012
53Jul 16, '23July 16, 1988: Michael J. Fox married Tracy Pollan. #80s Happy 35th Anniversary to the couple!!!3.6×154k4.5k25511
54Sep 22, '24Sept 22, 1989: 35 years ago, ABC launched its TGIF programming block. #80s Included Full House, Perfect Strangers, Just the Ten of Us & the series premiere of Family Matters.3.5×148k2.6k420150
55Jun 6, '21June 6, 1983: The Reading Rainbow debuted on PBS. #80s @levarburton Ran 21 seasons & 155 episodes.3.4×05.9k1.1k46
56May 9, '23Now that's a silly question... #80s3.3×140k3.5k2754
57May 21, '23May 21, 1980: The Empire Strikes Back was released in theaters. #80s3.3×140k1.9k3246
58Aug 1, '23Aug 1, 1981: the MTV cable network launched. #80s Happy 42nd birthday!3.2×135k1.9k32619
59Mar 4, '21Mar 4, 1994: 27 years ago already, John Candy passed away at the age of 43. #RIP I am not alone when I say that, even thought I didn't know him personally, I miss him dearly.3.1×05.9k75815
60Feb 15, '25After 40 years, raise your hand if you still love The Breakfast Club...2.9×125k4.4k32036
61Jul 16, '25July 16, 1988: Michael J. Fox & Tracy Pollan were married. #80s Happy 37th Anniversary to the couple!2.8×121k9.4k37256
62Aug 16, '23Aug 16, 1989: the film Uncle Buck was released in theaters. #80s2.7×115k2.1k22516
63Mar 24, '19Mar 24, 1984: the date in The Breakfast Club that 5 students spent their Saturday in detention. #80s2.7×03.2k1.6k17
64Oct 10, '25Oct 10, 1980: 45 years ago, Midway released Pac-Man arcade game in the U.S. #80s2.5×108k3k680123
65Aug 21, '23Aug 21, 1982: U2 singer Bono married Alison, his girlfriend since 1975, in Ireland. #80s Adam Clayton was his Best Man. Happy 41st Anniversary to the couple!2.5×106k2.1k12315
66Dec 7, '24Also, today would've been the 101st birthday of Ted Knight (died in 1986). #RIP2.4×104k2.6k15227
67Mar 25, '25Mar 25, 1983: The Outsiders was released in theaters. #80s2.4×101k2.3k27776
68Mar 24, '21March 24, 1984 was the date that 5 students spent their Saturday in detention & became The Breakfast Club. #80s2.2×03.6k91019
69Dec 1, '22Dec 1, 1989: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation was released in theaters. #80s It's certainly the gift that keeps on giving for the last 33 years!2.2×04.1k57415
70Dec 25, '23Merry Christmas to all... #80s1.9×81k3.3k44357
71Jun 8, '19June 8, 1984: 35 years ago, both Ghostbusters & Gremlins were released in theaters on the same day. #80s1.7×02.4k8346
72Jul 16, '24July 16, 1988: Michael J. Fox & Tracy Pollan were married. #80s Happy 36th Anniversary to the couple!1.7×73k4.1k26646
73Jul 25, '20July 25, 1980: 40 years ago, Caddyshack was released in theaters. #80s1.7×02.7k6256
74Jul 3, '20July 3, 1985: 35 years ago, Back to the Future was released in theaters. #80s1.6×02.4k7894
75Jul 14, '19July 14, 1988: Living Colour released "Cult of Personality" as a single. #80s Went on to win Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance.1.6×02.7k56011
76Dec 26, '19Truth... #80s1.6×02.4k70111
77Feb 15, '20Feb 15, 1985: 35 years ago, The Breakfast Club was released in theaters. #80s1.6×02.2k68212
78Nov 28, '24Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Thankful for the #80s and all you folks who are, too.1.5×65k2.2k25823
79Mar 2, '19Mar 2, 1984: 35 years ago, This is Spinal Tap was released in theaters. #80s @MJMcKean @theharryshearer @robreiner1.5×01.8k66711
80Mar 24, '20Mar 24, 1984: the date that 5 students spent their Saturday in detention in the film The Breakfast Club. #80s1.5×02.2k7166
81Nov 12, '22Nov 12, 1955: in the film, lightning strikes the clock tower in Hill Valley at precisely 10:04 pm sending Marty Back to the Future. #80s #bttf1.5×02.6k58019
82Dec 1, '19Dec 1, 1989: 30 years ago, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation was released in theaters. #80s1.5×02.2k6443
83Oct 18, '24Oct 18, 1987: Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! was released by Nintendo in the U.S. #80s I received it for Christmas that year >1.4×60k1.9k26037
84Aug 16, '20I sure am!1.3×02.5k3867
85Nov 29, '22#RIP Clarence Gilyard who passed away at age 66, he appeared in #80s Top Gun & Die Hard among much more >1.3×02.2k4269
86Jun 6, '20June 6, 1983: The Reading Rainbow debuted on PBS. #80s @levarburton Ran for 21 seasons & 155 episodes.1.3×02.2k44817
87Nov 12, '20Nov 12, 1955: Lightning strikes the clock tower in Hill Valley at precisely 10:04 pm sending Marty Back to the Future. #80s #bttf1.2×01.9k5628
88Jul 31, '20July 31, 1987: The Lost Boys was released in theaters. #80s1.2×01.9k4738
89Jun 12, '21June 12, 1981: 40 years ago, Raiders of the Lost Ark was released in theaters. #80s1.2×01.9k43716
90Nov 15, '22Nov 15, 1986: Beastie Boys released their debut album, Licensed to Ill. #80s1.2×02.3k3236
91Oct 31, '22Also, today would've been the 72nd birthday of John Candy (died in 1994). #RIP Dearly missed...1.2×02.3k3126
92Dec 4, '22#RIP Bob McGrath from Sesame Street >1.2×02.1k32810
93Jun 5, '21June 5, 1985 is the date that Ferris Bueller's Day Off fictionally takes place. #80s Determined by the Cubs game they attend.1.1×02k38711
94Jul 3, '21July 3, 1985: Back to the Future was released in theaters. #80s1.1×01.9k4397
95Nov 4, '19Nov 4, 1987: Ice T released his debut album, Rhyme Pays. #80s @FINALLEVEL1.1×01.8k32713
96Nov 26, '22#RIP Irene Cara, 'Fame' and 'Flashdance... What a Feeling' Singer, Dead at 63 >1.1×01.9k34014
97Oct 30, '20A great family #80s Halloween costume idea...1.1×02k22011
98Nov 29, '20Liked this touching #StarWars tribute after the passing of David Prowse...1.0×01.8k29110
99May 8, '21May 8, 1984: Joanie married Chachi on Happy Days. #80s @ScottBaio1.0×02.2k1130
100Oct 31, '20Also, today would've been the 70th birthday of John Candy (died in 1994). #RIP Miss him dearly!1.0×01.9k2193

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