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In 1976, the United States celebrated this milestone birthday with parades, fireworks, and patriotic events.
What is the “Bicentennial.” (200th Birthday of the U.S.)
This colorful puzzle cube invented in the 1970s became a worldwide craze during the 1980s.
What is the “Rubik’s Cube.”
Known as the “King of Pop,” this singer released the album Thriller in 1982.
Who is “Michael Jackson.”
Henry Winkler played the leather-jacket-wearing “Fonz” on this nostalgic sitcom.
What is “Happy Days.”
John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John starred as Danny and Sandy in this 1978 musical.
What is “Grease.”
This U.S. president resigned from office in 1974 following the Watergate scandal.
Who is “Richard Nixon.”
Bell-bottoms, platform shoes, and dancing under a mirrored ball were associated with this 1970s music and nightlife craze.
What is “Disco.”
This Swedish group gave us the disco hits “Dancing Queen” and “Take a Chance on Me.”
Who is “ABBA.”
This 1970s sitcom featured Archie and Edith Bunker.
What is “All in the Family.”
This 1982 Steven Spielberg film featured a lovable alien who wanted to “phone home.”
What is “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.”
In1981, this former Hollywood actor became the 40th president of the United States.
Who is “Ronald Reagan.”
This portable Sony device introduced in 1979 allowed people to listen to cassette tapes through headphones while on the go.
What is “The Walkman.”
John Travolta strutted across the dance floor to music by this group in Saturday Night Fever.
Who are the “Bee Gees.”
John Ritter played Jack Tripper, who shared an apartment with Janet and Chrissy on this sitcom.
What is “Three’s Company.”
Sylvester Stallone played a Philadelphia boxer in this Oscar-winning 1976 film.
What is “Rocky.”
In 1986, this NASA space shuttle broke apart shortly after liftoff.
What is the “Challenger.”
These soft-sculpture dolls created a shopping frenzy in the early 1980s, with each doll coming with its own name and adoption papers.
What are “Cabbage Patch Kids.”
This singer told us that “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” in 1983.
Who is “Cyndi Lauper.”
Larry Hagman played wealthy Texas oil tycoon J.R. Ewing on this prime-time drama.
What is “Dallas.”
Harrison Ford first cracked the whip as Indiana Jones in this 1981 adventure film.
What is “Raiders of the Lost Ark.”
In November 1989, crowds began tearing down this structure that had divided a European city for nearly three decades.
What is the “Berlin Wall.”
Before DVDs and streaming, families in the 1980s commonly rented movies recorded on these large rectangular tapes.
What are “VHS Tapes.”
Freddie Mercury was the legendary lead singer of this British rock band.
Who is “Queen.”
Bea Arthur starred as Dorothy Zbornak alongside Blanche, Rose, and Sophia on this beloved 1980s sitcom.
What is “The Golden Girls.”
Patrick Swayze declared, “Nobody puts Baby in a corner” in this 1987 movie.
What is “Dirty Dancing.”