'80s Music
With 9 hit songs, this royal chart topper had the highest number of Billboard top hits during the 1980s.
Who is Michael Jackson?
On March 30, 1981, this man attempted to assassinate US President Ronald Reagan.
Who is John Hinckley Jr.?
At the Naval Fighter Weapons School, Lieutenant Pete "Maverick" Mitchell not only competes to be the top fighter pilot, he also fights for the attention of his beautiful flight instructor.
What is "Top Gun"?
This Mexico-born pitcher made his debut with the LA Dodgers late in the 1980 season and went on to pitch 11 seasons for the LA Dodgers.
Who is Fernando Valenzuela?
This simple handheld electronic memory game only has four big, colored buttons.
What is Simon?
Olivia Newton-John beat Michael Jackson for the most weeks at #1, 10 weeks, with this boundary-breaking hit.
What is "Physical"?
In 1983, scientists reported the identification of this new virus that was causing the worldwide AIDS pandemic.
What is HIV?
After learning that a stranger has been killed near their rural homes, four Oregon boys decide to go see the body and their adventure evolves into a life-defining event.
What is "Stand by Me"?
He was chosen by the Baltimore Colts as the first overall pick in the NFL draft in 1983.
Who is John Elway?
According to many, the spin-out handbrake on the side was the best part of this popular 1980s trike.
What is a Big Wheel?
She wanted to 'Hear it for the Boy' in 1984
Who is "Deniece Williams?
In the summer of 1980, 65 nations boycotted the Olympics held in this city.
What is Moscow?
Prompted by a mysterious voice, an Iowa farmer builds a baseball diamond on his land on which the ghosts of great players led by "Shoeless" Joe Jackson play ball.
What is "Field of Dreams"?
In 1980, this rookie replaced an injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the 6th game of NBA Championship Finals and led the team to victory.
Who is Earvin "Magic" Johnson?
Is it a monkey? Is it a teddy bear? It was never really clear with this adorable toy that many people couldn’t resist.
What is Monchhichi?
On August 15, 1981, this Motown duo topped the charts with "Endless Love"
Who are Diana Ross and Lionel Richie?
One of the most known victims of the Challenger space shuttle explosion in 1986 was this person, selected to be the first teacher in outer space.
Who is Christa McAuliff?
After a casual fling with a sultry book editor, lawyer Dan Gallagher’s main problem is not hiding his affair, but rather saving himself and his family from the obsessive stalking of his jilted lover.
What is "Fatal Attraction"?
In the most widely publicized sports event of 1985, this welterweight champion squared off against Thomas Hearns for record amounts of money.
Who is Sugar Ray Leonard?
You could see pictures of everything from popular tourist attractions to favorite TV shows from the white discs of this classic 80s toy.
What is a ViewFinder?
Months after the duo Milli Vanilli was infamously caught lipsyncing on stage on July 21, 1989, they still went on to top the charts twice more with "Girl I'm Gonna Miss You" and this hit.
What is "Blame it on the Rain"?
In this secret arms deal, the US government traded missiles and other arms to free American hostages in Lebanon, and used funds from the arms deal to support the armed conflict in Nicaragua.
What is the Iran-Contra Affair?
When Veronica realizes that her boyfriend J.D. is intentionally killing students he does not like, she races to stop him but clashes with the leader of the most popular clique at her high school.
What is "Heathers"?
On Feb. 8, 1982, the LA Dodgers traded this infielder to the Oakland A's, breaking up the longest-playing infield to date.
Who is Davey Lopes?
In a dark and twisted turn on the insanely popular Cabbage Patch Kid dolls, kids collected these cards and traded them on the playground.
What are Garbage Pail Kids cards?