The World in 1986
40 Years
100

This animation company was purchased by Steve Jobs in 1986 and later became famous for movies like Toy Story.

What is Pixar?

100

In 1991, this country officially ceased to exist, bringing its namesake era to an end and leaving 15 independent republics.

What is the Soviet Union?

200

This famous comet appeared in Earth's skies in 1986, returning after roughly 76 years.

What is Halley’s Comet?

200

In 1997 this British territory was transferred to Chinese sovereignty.

What is Hong Kong?

300

This disaster occurred at a nuclear power plant in what is now Ukraine in April 1986.

What is Chernobyl?

300

In 1989, this famous barrier dividing East and West Berlin fell, becoming a powerful symbol of the end of the Cold War.

What is the Berlin Wall?

400

This country won the 1986 FIFA World Cup.

What is Argentina?

500

This was the name of the Soviet space station launched in February 1986.

What is Mir?

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