Music
At it's inaugural January 1986 ceremony, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted its first class of 10 legendary performers, which included this "King”
Who is Elvis Presley?
A 1986 catastrophic accident at a nuclear power plant occurred near this Ukrainian city and country, then part of the Soviet Union.
What is Chernobyl, Ukraine?
On May 25, 1986, roughly 5 to 6 million people joined hands across the contiguous United States for this 15-minute fundraising event to fight hunger and homelessness.
What is Hands Across America?
This NFL franchise capped off a dominant season by winning Super Bowl XX on January 26, 1986.
Who are the Chicago Bears?
Ted Danson starred as bartender Sam Malone on this NBC sitcom that finished near the top of the Nielsen ratings throughout 1986.
What is Cheers?
This charity supergroup single was the #1 song on the 1986 Billboard Hot 100
What is “That's What Friends Are For?”
On January 28, 1986, 73 seconds after liftoff, this American space shuttle tragically broke apart
What is Challenger?
This iconic American landmark celebrated its 100th anniversary in July 1986 after undergoing a massive, multi-year restoration.
What is The Statue of Liberty?
This golfer shot a final-round 65 to become the oldest winner of the Masters Tournament in 1986.
Who is Jack Nicklaus?
Soaring past $350 million worldwide, this blockbuster film starring Tom Cruise was the highest-grossing movie of 1986.
What is Top Gun?
This band exploded into mainstream stardom in 1986 with the release of their multi-platinum album Slippery When Wet
Who is Bon Jovi?
In November 1986, a major political scandal erupted when it was revealed that secret arms sales to this nation were used to covertly fund Nicaraguan rebels.
What is Iran?
This "Uptown Girl" supermodel dominated headlines in 1986 after marrying a pop superstar.
Who is Christie Brinkley?
This MLB franchise won the 1986 World Series in seven games.
Who are the New York Mets?
Steve Jobs purchased Lucasfilm's computer graphics unit in 1986 for $10 million, rebranding it into this world-renowned animation studio.
What is Pixar?
This legendary rock band performed their final live concert with their original four-member lineup at Knebworth Park in August 1986.
Who is Queen?
Following a deadly workplace shooting at a facility in Edmond, Oklahoma, on August 20, 1986, this slang phrase entered the American lexicon.
What is “Going Postal?"
On April 21, 1986, millions tuned in as Geraldo Rivera hosted a live two‑hour special to open a sealed underground vault once belonging to this infamous person.
Who is Al Capone?
In April 1986, this player set an NBA playoff record that still stands today by scoring 63 points in a single playoff game.
Who is Michael Jordan?
This classic 1986 comedy famously features the protagonist lip-syncing to The Beatles' "Twist and Shout" during a parade
What is Ferris Bueller's Day Off?
The Beastie Boys urged listeners to fight for this on their iconic November 1986 debut album, Licensed to Ill
What is "their right to party?"
On February 28, 1986, the Prime Minister of this European country was fatally shot while walking home from a movie theater with his wife?
What is Sweden?
Passing near Earth in April 1986, this famous celestial visitor made its only appearance of the entire 20th century.
What is Halley's Comet?
In Game 6 of the 1986 World Series, a 10th-inning ground ball famously trickled through the legs of this Boston Red Sox first baseman.
Who is Bill Buckner?
In the 1986 season finale of Dallas, Pamela wakes to find her deceased husband, Bobby, alive in the shower - unveiling this shocking narrative twist about the season
What is “it was all a dream?"