The 80s
He was US President for most of the 80s ('81-'89)
Who is Ronald Reagan?
Film franchise starring Antonio Banderas and Carla Cugino that depicts the adventures of a brother and sister bonded in the art of espionage
What is Spy Kids?
Capital of Texas
What is Austin?
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action
What is earthquake?
First man on the moon
Who is Neil Armstrong?
NHL franchise that won 5 Stanley Cups in the 80s largely due to their superstar, who wore number 99
Who are the Edmonton Oilers?
This famed American author who committed suicide in 1961 was a failed KGB spy recruited in 1940. His codename was Argo. He was apparently willing to help, but not particularly useful.
Who is Ernest Hemingway?
UT-Austin mascot
What is a Longhorn?
Six-point-play in American football
What is touchdown?
First African-American to play in the MLB
Who is Jackie Robinson?
His 10 Grammy wins and 22 nominations throughout the 80s made him one of the most successful artists of the decade
Who is Michael Jackson?
US President who was an American spy against the British prior to his appointment
Who is George Washington?
Highest valued company in Texas, with an annual revenue of over $230 billion dollars
What is ExxonMobil?
Casino game, often called "21"
What is blackjack?
First letter of the Greek alphabet
What is Alpha?
This technological communication device was invented in 1973, but wasn't made available to the public until 1984
What is the cell phone?
The 2015 hit film Bridge of Spies was directed by this man
Who is Steven Spielberg?
Number of professional sports franchises (Big Four only) in the state of Texas
What is 8?
Term used to measure engine power in cars
What is horsepower?
First black female billionaire
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
Writer/Director behind 80s hits like Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Breakfast Club, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Pretty in Pink, Weird Science, Uncle Buck, Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Sixteen Candles
Who is John Hughes?
James Bond, perhaps the most well-known fictional spy of all-time, was portrayed by numerous actors throughout his career onscreen, this man portrayed him more than any other, 7 times to be exact
Who is Sir Roger Moore?
13-day siege during the Texas Revolution that saw approximately 200 Texans pitted up against nearly 2,000 Mexican soldiers, who eventually claimed victory despite the bravery of their belligerents
What is the Alamo?
An artificial device for stimulating the heart muscle and regulating its contractions
What is a pacemaker?
First state in the US
What is Delaware?