MUSIC
What Music Network Launched in August of 1981?
A.MTV
B.VH1
A. MTV
MTV debuted just after midnight on August 1, 1981, with the broadcast of “Video Killed the Radio Star” by the Buggles.
What president was inaugurated in 1981?
Ronald Raegen
Who won the Super Bowl XV 27-10 over the Philidelphia Eagles?
A. Oakland Raiders
B. San Francisco 49ers
A. Oakland Raiders
19 inch colored TV
A. 399.95
B. 299.95
A.$399.95
What was the most popular Christmas Toy in 1981?
A. Rubik's Cube
B. The Lego Train Set
B. The Lego train Set
Which 1981 U.S. hit by John Lennon features the lyrics, "Keep me close to your heart / However distant, don't keep us apart..."?
A. Women
B. Watching the Wheels
A. Women
What strike led to the president firing over 11,000 federal employees?
A. Air Traffic Controllers Strike
B. Pullman Strikes
A. Air Traffic Controllers Strike
The union had called the strike “to ensure that the inflation rate is caught up with and that mandatory annual negotiations are set up” on salaries.
What two teams played in the World Series in 1981?
A. Cardinals vs Angels
B. Dodgers vs Yankees
B. LA Dodgers vs NY Yankees
Dozen of Eggs
A. 95 CENTS
B. 55 CENTS
A.95 cents
What was the most popular baby name (girl)?
A. Sarah
B. Jennifer
B. Jennifer
Which New York City band led by singer Debbie Harry reached the top of the U.S. charts with the song "Rapture" in 1981?
A. Andrew Sisters
B. Blondie
B. Blondie
The First Space Shuttle was launched- what was its name?
A. Challenger
B. Columbia
B. Columbia
Who won the NBA Finals in 1975?
A. Boston Celtics
B. Golden State Warriors
B. Golden State Warriors
Average House Price
A. 26,188
B. 24,188
B. $24, 188
Royal wedding of Princess Diana & Prince Charles was the most popular wedding of all time
True or False
True
"Hey Jude" by the Beatles:
Hey Jude, don't let me down
You have found her, now..
Go and Get her
This man shot President Reagan James Brady & 2 security men in March
JOHN HINCKLEY
What boxer retired in 1981?
Sugar Ray Leonard
Joe Louis
Muhammad Ali
Joe Frazier
Muhammad Ali
Gallon of Gas
A. 80 CENTS
B. $1.25
B. $1.25
What fashion trend features pants for your calves only
Leg Warmers
In 1981, singer Joey Scarbury reached number two on the U.S. singles charts with a song called "Believe It or Not." Which American television series used this song as its theme?
A. Superman
B. The Greatest American Hero
B. The Greatest American Hero
The first female justice is nominated to the US Supreme Court, what is her name?
A. Sandra Day O'Connor
B. Elena Kagan
A. Sandra Day O'Connor
What was the MLB originally called?
National Association
The first league of professional baseball teams began in 1871 and was called the National Association. This league did not play baseball the same way MLB does. For example, batters would walk after nine pitches instead of four. Many of the teams had problems with money and split up after only one or two seasons.
Under the Counter Dishwasher
A. 249.95
B. 349.95
A. $249.95
What fashion trend features plenty of high-shine, metallic fabrics. Plunging necklines and halters. Fur, pearls, and diamonds.
Dynasty Fashion