Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” was the #1 song on the Billboard charts today in 1983. The song was released as the album's (Thriller) third single. #80s #80s music #1980s

The late WWF wrestler and bodybuilder Hercules Hernandez was born today in 1956. Hernandez debuted in the WWF in 1985 and hit the national stage in a losing effort against Ricky Steamboat in WrestleMania 2. #80s #80s wrestling #1980s

The late Owen Hart was born today in 1965. A member of the famed Hart wrestling family, Owen tragically lost his life on May 23, 1999. During his most successful run in the WWF he wrestled under his name and as The Blue Blazer. #80s #80s wrestling #1980s

On this date in 1984 The Cars released the single 'Magic' from their fifth studio album, Heartbeat City. #80s #80s music #1980s

'The Facts of Life' aired its final episode today in 1988. The spin-off sitcom of 'Diff'rent Strokes' lasted 9 seasons making it one of the longest-running sitcoms of the '80s. #80s #80s tv #1980s

On this date in 1987 Diane (Shelley Long) made her final appearance as a regular on the hit tv show “Cheers”. #80s #80s tv #1980s

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Were you a fan of ThunderCats?

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The Magnum XL-200 roller coaster mades its debut at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, OH today in 1989. At the time it was the built it was the tallest, fastest & steepest complete-circuit roller coaster in the world! Are you a fan of roller coasters? #80s #1980s

Happy birthday to actor George Clooney. In the ‘80s Clooney appeared in a pair of iconic tv sitcoms - 'The Facts of Life' and Roseanne'. Since that time he has become one of the biggest box office draws in the world. #80s #80s tv

On this date in 1980 Ron Howard & Donny Most leave the cast of ABC's 'Happy Days' as regulars, following the episode 'Ralph's Family Problem'. When Happy Days returns in the fall, Henry Winkler is given top billing in the opening credits. #80s #80s tv

'Salsa' debuted in theatres today in 1988. The film, about a Puerto Rican dancer who decides to enter a salsa dancing contest, earned a Razzie Award nomination for Robby Rosa as Worst New Star. #80s #80s movies

Singer/songwriter Bob Seger celebrates his birthday today. In the ‘80s Segar had some big hits including 'Shakedown' and 'Against the Wind'. #80s #80s music

Cheech and Chong's 'Still Smokin' was released in theatres today back in 1983. #80s #80s movies #1980s

On this date in '87 'Mr. Belvedere' is canceled after 3 seasons; however, criticism causes ABC executives to rethink the decision & renew the series for a 4th season. (Since the fall programming schedules were already set, Mr. Belvedere would not premiere until late October.)

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