Other Notable Birthdays
Jack London (Novelist)
January 12, 1876 - November 22, 1916
Birthplace: San Francisco, California
Passed Away at Age 40 (Unknown Cause)
* Some Say He Died of Alcoholism, Sucide, or Too Much Morphine (Still Unknown)
Jack London Square in Oakland is Named After Him
Kirstie Alley (Actress)
January 12, 1951 - December 5, 2022
Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas
Passed Away at Age 71 From Colon Cancer
* Played Rebecca Howe on Cheers
Won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1991 For Most Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
Rush Limbaugh (Radio Host)
January 12, 1951 - February 17, 2021
Birthplace: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Passed Away at Age 70 From Lung Cancer
* The Host of the Rush Limbaugh Show From 1988 to 2021
Joe Frazier (Boxer)
January 12, 1944 - November 7, 2011
Birthplace: Beaufort, South Carolina
Passed Away at Age 67 From Liver Cancer
* The Heavyweight Champion From 1970 to 1973
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Passed Away
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Doug Wickenheiser (Hockey)
March 30, 1961 - January 12, 1999
Birthplace: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Passed Away at Age 37 From Epithelioid Sarcoma
* A Rare Form of Cancer
The #1 Overall Pick in the 1980 NHL Draft by the Montreal Candians
Maurice Gibb (Singer)
December 22, 1949 - January 12, 2003
Birthplace: Douglas, Isle of Man
Passed Away at Age 53 From a Twisted Intestine
* A Member of the Bee Gee's
Keith Jackson (Sportscaster)
October 18, 1928 - January 12, 2018
Birthplace: Roopville, Georgia
Passed Away at Age 89 (Unknown Cause)
* Announcer For ABC From 1966 to 2006
Coined the Phrase "The Grandaddy of Them All" For the Rose Bowl
Lisa Maire Presley (Singer)
February 1, 1968 - January 12, 2023
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee
Passed Away at Age 54 From Cardiac Arrest
* The Only Child to to Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley
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80s Movies
(On This Day)
No 80s Movies Released On This Day
Fun Movie Fact!
Rob Lowe's Made His Movie Debut as Soda-Pop Curtis in the Outsiders (1983)
#1 Songs in America
(January 12th)
1980 - "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)"
Rupert Jones
1/12 - 1/18
1981 - "(Just Like) Starting Over"
John Lennon
12/27 - 1/30
1982 - "Physical"
Olivia Newton-John
11/21 - 1/29
1983 - "Maneater"
Daryl Hall and John Oates
12/18 - 1/14
1984 - "Say Say Say"
Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson
12/10 - 1/20
1985 - "Like a Virgin"
Madonna
12/22 - 2/1
1986 - "Say You Say Me"
Lionel Richie
12/21 - 1/17
1987 - "Walk Like an Egyptian"
The Bangles
12/20 - 1/16
1988 - "So Emotional"
Whitney Houston
1/9 - 1/15
1989 - "Every Rose Has It's Thorn"
Poison
12/24 - 1/13
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Dynasty Premiered on ABC
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80s Television
(On This Day)
1981 - Dynasty Premiered on ABC
Seasons: 9
Episodes: 229
1982 - American Playhouse Premiered on PBS
Seasons: 11
Episodes: 179
1985 - Kathleen Turner Hosted Saturday Night Live
Musical Guest: John Waite
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80s Music
(Albums Released On This Day)
1981 - The Nature of the Beast
April Wine (9th Album)
Billboard Charts: #34
1987 - The House of Blue Light
Deep Purple (12th Album)
Billboard Charts: #34
Singles Released
(On This Day)
1981 - "Rapture"
Blondie
#1 Song in America from March 28 - April 10
1988 - “Together Forever”
Rick Astley
#1 Song in America from June 18 - 24
* Also Hit #1 in Canada, Spain and Ireland
1989 - “The Look”
Roxette
#1 Song in America from April 8 - 14
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80s Sports
(On This Day)
1983 - Brooks Robinson and Juan Marichal Were Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
* Induction Ceremony Was Held On July 31, 1983
1986 - The New England Patriots Beat the Miami Dolphins 31 - 14 in the AFC Championship Game to Advance to the Super Bowl
Location: Orange Bowl in Miami
Spread
Dolphins -5.5
O/U N/A
The Patriots Running Backs Combined for 255 Yards (Craig James 105)
The Patriots Lost to the Chicago Bears 46 - 10 in Super Bowl XX
1986 - The Chicago Bears Shutout the Los Angeles Rams 24 - 0 in the NFC Championship Game to Advance to the Super Bowl
Location: Soldier Field in Chicago
Bears Defense
3 Sacks
2 Fumble Recoveries
1 INT
Spread
Bears -10.5
O/U N/A
Bears Defense
3 Sacks
2 Fumble Recoveries
1 INT
The Bears Beat the New England Patriots 46 - 10 in Super Bowl XX
1988 - Willie Stargell Was Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
* Induction Ceremony Was Held on July 31, 1988
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1981 - Dynasty Premiered on ABC
Seasons: 9
Episodes: 229
The #1 Show in America in 1985
Fun Fact!
The Costumes on Dynasty Became So Popular They Launched Their Own Women’s Clothing Line Called “The Dynasty Collection” by Nolan Miller
1982 - American Playhouse Premiered on PBS
Seasons: 11
Episodes: 179
Happy 80s Birthdays
1954 - Howard Stern (Radio Personality)
Birthplace: New York City
1957 - John Lasseter (Producer) Toy Story, Cars
Birthplace: Hollywood, California
1959 - B. Brian Blair (Wrestler) The Killer Bees
Birthplace: Gary, Indiana
1959 - Per Gessle (Swedish Guitarist) Roxette
Birthplace: Halmstad, Sweden
1960 - Oliver Platt (Actor) Working Girl, Indecent Proposal
Birthplace: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
1960 - Dominique Wilkins (Basketball)
Birthplace: Paris, France
Fun Fact!
Howard Stern Began His Radio Career at Boston University in 1976
Headlines
(January 12th)
1980 - “Escape (The Pina Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes Became the #1 Song in America For the Second Time
* #1 Song in America from December 22 - January 4 and from January 12 - 18
The #1 Song in America Entering the 80s
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Kirstie Alley
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Kirstie Alley Won $5500 on the Match Game in 1979
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Other Notable Dates
(January 12th)
1932 - Hattie Caraway Became the First Woman Elected as a United States Senator
* Represented Arkansas
1967 - James Bedford Became the First Person to Have Their Body Cryopreserved After Legal Death
* Preserved at the Alcor Life Extension Foundation
1969 - The New York Jets Beat the Baltimore Colts 16 - 7 in Super Bowl III
* Considered the Greatest Upset in NFL History
Jets Quarterback, Joe Namath Guaranteed a Victory
2001 - Downtown Disney Opened to the Public at Disneyland
January 12th in 80s History
1986 - Florida Congressman Bill Nelson Took Off From Kennedy Space Center Aboard Space Shuttle Columbia as a Payload Specialist
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