Other Notable Dates

(On December 23rd)


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
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

​​​​​​​​December 23rd in 80s History

Marcus Allen

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Happy 80s Birthdays


1940 - Jorma Kaukonen (Guitarist)  #54 All-Time Greatest Guitarist
Birthplace:  Washington, D.C.
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 in the 1st Round (26th Overall) by the Chicago Bears in the 1987 NFL Draft

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(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 Students

"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

#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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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

Best Known For the Films Lucas (1986) and The Lost Boys (1987)


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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

Box Office:  $123.9 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)


No 80s 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
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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
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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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1987 - Good Morning Vietnam Premiered in Theaters
* 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


View The Highest Grossing Movies From 1987