Music/Musicians
What influential 80's pop icon sang the hit song, "Thriller"?
Michael Jackson
What star actor played as the Iconic, "Indiana Jones" in the 1980 film series?
Harrison Ford
What popular handheld gaming device did Nintendo release in 1989?
Gameboy
In 1986, this catastrophic nuclear accident occurred in the Soviet Union, becoming one of the worst nuclear disasters in history.
Chernobyl disaster
what Lincoln car model, created in 1987, was featured as the name for Kendrick Lamar's most recent album?
Lincoln GNX (Grand National)
Which 1987 song known for later becoming an internet meme where users trick others into clicking a link that leads to the music video?
Never Gonna Give You Up
Which 1980 movie, directed by Stanley Kubrick, was based on a novel by Stephen King and features the iconic line, "Here's Johnny!"?
The Shining
Introduced in 1984, this Apple product was the first mass-market personal computer with a graphical user interface and a mouse.
Macintosh
In 1989, this Cold War symbol fell, marking the beginning of the end for Soviet Union control in Eastern Europe.
Fall of the Berlin Wall
This iconic 1980s sports car, with gull-wing doors and a stainless steel body, became famous after starring in the "Back to the Future" movie series.
DeLorean
Which 1982 hit single by Survivor became the anthem for the movie Rocky III?
Eye of the Tiger
Which 1988 film features the character John McClane, a New York cop who must save hostages from a group of terrorists in a Los Angeles skyscraper?
Die Hard
Which portable device, released in 1984, revolutionized personal music listening with cassette tapes?
The Walkman
What was the 444 day stand-off started after Iranian students seized the U.S Embassy and took 52 American hostages?
Which Japanese automaker introduced the luxury vehicle brand Lexus in 1989 to compete with European luxury carmakers?
Toyota
Which 1984 song by Cyndi Lauper became a feminist anthem due to to its catchy lyrics about girl power?
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Which 1986 action film starring Tom Cruise features the iconic line, "I feel the need... the need for speed"?
Top Gun
Which operating system, launched by Microsoft in 1985, was the company's first graphical user interface for personal computers?
Windows 1.0
What disastrous event in 1986 involved a NASA space shuttle exploding just 73 seconds after launch, killing 7 on board?
the Challenger disaster
This 1980s Italian supercar from Ferrari was named after a famous Formula One racetrack and became a poster icon of the decade.
Ferrari Testarossa
Which experimental album released in 1982 by Prince featured the track "1999" and is often credited with blending funk, new wave, and rock?
1999
What comedic star wars character is seen in Return of the Jedi as Jabba the Hutt's small pet?
Salacious B. Crumb
This 1980s invention by Kary Mullis revolutionized genetic research by allowing scientists to rapidly copy DNA sequences.
PCR (Polymerase chain reaction)
What was the first officially recognized health crisis in the 1980's that led to nationwide fear and major changes in public health policy?
The AIDS Epidemic
What popular rail line based around the Washington D.C Metropolitan area saw major expansions in the early 1980's?
Washington Metro