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Feb 23, 1987: @jodywatley released her self-titled solo debut album.

Feb 23, 1987: Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley declared it to be official Bangles Day.

Maria cinematographer Edward Lachman took the marquee Theatrical Feature Film prize at the 39th annual ASC Awards, which were handed out Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton. It’s the first major award for the Netflix pic starring Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas.

Demi Moore's Golden Globe win in January may have been her first major acting award, but her triumph at Sunday night's SAG Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Lead Role proves that Moore has a lot more accolades on the horizon.

Feb 24, 1982: the 24th Grammy Awards were held. #80s Quincy Jones won 5 awards; Album of the Year went to John Lennon's Double Fantasy; Song & Record of the Year was "Bette Davis Eyes"; Best New Artist was Sheena Easton.

Feb 24, 1987: the 29th Grammy Awards were held. #80s Album of Year went to Paul Simon's Graceland; Song of the Year was "That's What Friends Are For"; Best New Artist was Bruce Hornsby & The Range

Feb 24, 1981: @rickspringfield released his 4th studio album, Working Class Dog.

Happy #80s Birthday to Edward James Olmos(78), Rupert Holmes(78), Eddie Murray(69) & Nike's Phil Knight(87)

If you're into "B movies" this was a hit for you - The Toxic Avenger Part II was released today back in 1989. The film was released by Troma Entertainment and directed by Lloyd Kaufman.

On this date in 1983 New Edition released their hit single “Candy Girl” as the first single from their debut album of the same name.

On this date in 1981 Prince Charles announced his engagement to Lady Diana Spencer. The couple would be married on July 29 before a televised audience of 750 million people.

Spoilers: It didn't turn out so well.

Feb 25, 1986: the 28th Grammy Awards were held. #80s "We Are the World" won 4 awards including both Record & Song of the Year; Phil Collins' No Jacket Required won Album of the Year

Feb 25, 1983: Bo & Luke Duke returned to The Dukes of Hazzard after a 19 episode absence. #80s Tom Wopat & John Schneider rightfully returned after Coy & Vance resulted in a dip in ratings.

Feb 25, 1984: "Jump" by Van Halen hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. #80s Held the top spot for 5 weeks.

Feb 25, 1985: 40 years ago, Tears for Fears released their 2nd studio album, Songs From the Big Chair.

Happy #80s Birthday to Sean Astin(54), @RicFlairNatrBoy (76), Sally Jessy Raphael(90), Little House's Karen Grassle(83) & Kurt Rambis(67)

Feb 26, 1983: Michael Jackson's Thriller hit #1 on the Billboard album chart for the 1st time. #80s Remained on top of the chart for an incredible 37 total weeks.

Happy #80s Birthday to Michael Bolton(72), Bill Duke(82) & songwriter Billy Steinberg(75)

Feb 27, 1987: the John Hughes film Some Kind of Wonderful was released in theaters.

Feb 27, 1984: The Jacksons' Pepsi Commercial premiered on MTV.