Fashion Trends
In tandem with Nike, these shoes have catapulted a cult following around a famous Chicago Bulls alum.
Jordans
This basketball superstar, known for his incredible skills and six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls, is often referred to as "His Airness."
Michael Jordan
This singer is famous for singing “I Will Always Love You”, a song created for her movie The Bodyguard.
Whitney Houston
In this 1984 comedy film, a group of parapsychologists starts a ghost-catching business in New York City, facing off against supernatural beings.
Ghostbusters
This home video format, characterized for its bulky cassette tapes and widespread use in the 1980s, allowed people to watch movies at home and record their favorite TV shows.
VHS
The name of this hair tool shaped like a monkey's favorite fruit.
Banana Clip
This iconic NBA player, famous for his infectious smile, led the Los Angeles Lakers to multiple championships in the 1980s and is known by the nickname "Magic." Who is he?
Magic Johnson
This singer is famous for both singing and staring in the film “Purple Rain”.
Prince
In this 1982 film directed by Steven Spielberg, a young boy befriends an extraterrestrial stranded on Earth and helps him return home.
ET
This iconic portable audio device, introduced by Sony in the late 1970s and popularized throughout the 1980s, allowed users to listen to cassette tapes while on-the-go.
Walkman
These cozy accessories, originally designed for dancers to keep their muscles warm, became a popular fashion trend in the 1980s.
Leg Warmers
This Hall of Fame quarterback, famous for bringing four Super Bowl victories with the San Francisco 49ers, is often regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. Who is he?
Joe Montana
This VERY well known artist has hits from “Thriller” to “Billie Jean”, he is also know for his electric dancing and the creation of the “Moonwalk”.
Michael Jackson
In this 1981 adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg, archaeologist Indiana Jones embarks on a quest to find the legendary Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do.
Raiders of the Lost Ark
This popular gaming console, released in the late 70s and widely played throughout the 80s, featured classic games like "Pac-Man," "Space Invaders," and "Pong."
Atari
This denim trend, characterized by its unique bleaching process giving it a marbled look.
Acid-wash Jeans
This heavyweight boxer, known for his intimidating presence and explosive knockouts, became the youngest heavyweight champion in history at the age of 20.
Mike Tyson
Known as the "Queen of Pop," this artist's hits include "Like a Virgin," "Vogue," and "Material Girl."
Madonna
This 1980 sequel to "Star Wars: A New Hope," the Rebel Alliance faces off against the evil Galactic Empire, while Luke Skywalker trains with Yoda.
Star Wars (The Empire Strikes Back)
Introduced by IBM in 1981, this revolutionary device was commonly used throughout the 1980s, bringing computing power into people's homes and offices, transforming the way we work and communicate.
PC’s
These gloves, which leave the fingertips exposed, often worn by punk rockers and Madonna alike.
Fingerless gloves
This former Chicago Bears running back, a nine-time Pro Bowl selection, and retired as the NFL's all-time leading rusher. Who is he?
Walter Payton
This rapper popularized parachute pants, a signature part of his dance routines and style, particularly known from his "U Can't Touch This" music video.
MC Hammer
In this 1985 coming-of-age film directed by John Hughes, a diverse group of high school students from different social "cliques" spend a Saturday together in detention.
Breakfast Club
This ICONIC arcade game, released in 1980 by Namco, became a cultural phenomenon and is often regarded as one of the greatest video games of all time, featuring a yellow, munching character navigating through a maze.
PAC-MAN