🎵 ’80s Music
Which artist released the best-selling 1982 album Thriller?
Michael Jackson
What colorful knitted accessories were worn around the lower legs?
Leg warmers
What portable Sony device allowed people to listen to cassette tapes through headphones?
The Walkman
What structure dividing East and West Berlin began coming down in 1989?
The Berlin Wall
Which boxer became the youngest heavyweight champion in history in 1986?
Mike Tyson
Which Norwegian band became famous for “Take On Me”?
A-ha
What stonewashed denim style had a faded, streaky appearance?
Acid-washed jeans
What shiny digital music format began replacing records and cassette tapes?
The compact disc (CD)
Which space shuttle broke apart shortly after liftoff in 1986?
The Challenger
Which hockey star was known as “The Great One”?
Wayne Gretzky
Which singer starred in the movie Purple Rain?
Prince
Which jacket brand was recognized by its narrow shoulder straps and front label?
Members only
What home video game system did Nintendo release in the United States in 1985?
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
What Soviet nuclear power plant suffered a disastrous accident in 1986?
Chernobyl
Which NFL team recorded “The Super Bowl Shuffle” during its championship season?
The Chicago Bears
Which rap group collaborated with Aerosmith on a remake of “Walk This Way”?
Run-DMC
What lightweight, baggy pants became associated with breakdancing?
Parachute pants
What communication system used telephone lines to send printed documents between machines?
The fax machine
Who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981?
John Hinckley Jr.
Which country did the U.S. hockey team defeat in the famous 1980 “Miracle on Ice” game?
The Soviet Union
Which Irish rock band released The Joshua Tree in 1987?
U2
What padding was added to women’s jackets and dresses to create a powerful silhouette?
Shoulder pads
What home computer, released in 1982, became one of the best-selling computer models ever?
Commodore 64
What benefit concert was held in London and Philadelphia in 1985 to fight famine in Ethiopia?
Live Aid
Which sprinter lost his 1988 Olympic gold medal after testing positive for steroids?
Ben Johnson