This week in 80’s History

Posted on October 7, 2023

Time to peak our head into the way back machine and take a look at what this week looked like in the 80’s! It was on this week in:

1980 – A Riot Broke Out at a Black Sabbath Concert in Milwaukee When the Band Walked Off the Stage after bassist Geezer Butler Was Hit in the Head by a Bottle.

1986 – Double Dare (Game Show) Premiered on Nickelodeon, making 80’s kids everywhere dream of taking the physical challenge and winning that trip to universal studios!

1988 – “Love Bites” by Def Leppard Became the #1 Song in America

1989 – The Final Episode of American Bandstand Aired after airing for 37 Seasons with 3000 Episodes.

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