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100
The US hockey team defeated the Soviet Union in the 1980 Winter Olympics held in this city.
What is Lake Placid, NY?
100
125,000 Cubans fled from the country during 1980 from this port in Cuba.
What is Mariel?
100
This volcano erupted on July 22, 1980, spreading ashes across several states.
What is Mt. St. Helens?
100
John Hinckley Jr. attempted the assassination of this President, on March 30, 1981.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
100
This iconic video game hit arcades in October 1980.
What is Pac-Man?
200
Bjorn Borg won his 5th straight Wimbledon title in 1980 defeating this famous player.
Who is John McEnroe?
200
The Iran hostage crisis ended on January 20, 1981, and began when Iranian student stormed the embassy to demand the extradition this person.
Who was the Shah of Iran?
200
This city in India was home to worst industrial disaster, involving poisonous gases that led to an estimated 15,000 deaths.
What is Bhopal?
200
Legendary musician from the Caribbean that died of cancer in 1981 at age 36.
Who was Bob Marley?
200
This company debuted its first personal computer in early 1981, retailing for $1,565.00.
What is IBM?
300
One of the NBA's fiercest rivalries during the 80's, was between these two hall of famers.
Who are Magic Johnson and Larry Bird?
300
These two countries were involved in the Falklands War during a 10 week period in 1982.
Who are UK and Argentina?
300
This wreckage was discovered on September 2, 1985 south of Newfoundland.
What is the Titanic?
300
Legendary comedian who passed away on March 9, 1982.
Who was John Belushi?
300
The first commercial compact disc was "52nd Street", released in October of 1982, by this artist.
Who is Billy Joel?
400
This team and quarterback won 4 Super Bowls between 1982 & 1990.
Who are the 49ers and Joe Montana?
400
She was the first female vice-presidential candidate on a major party ticket.
Who is Geraldine Ferraro?
400
This space shuttle exploded shortly after launching on January 28, 1986.
What is Challenger?
400
He started his Victory Tour on July 7, 1984.
Who was Michael Jackson?
400
These dolls, originally called "Little People" became ridiculously popular by the end of 1983.
What are Cabbage Patch Kids?
500
These two tough-guy, pop culture icons joined forces and teamed up for the debut of WrestleMania.
Who are Hulk Hogan and Mr. T
500
He was the central character in the Iran-Contra scandal.
Who is Oliver North?
500
Before the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, this oil tanker ran aground in Alaska spilling 11 million gallons of crude into Artic waters.
What is the Exxon Valdez?
500
Mark David Chapman shot and killed this legendary singer.
Who was John Lennon?
500
This hand-held game was launched in Japan in 1989.
What is Game Boy?
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