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100

The King of Pop released the best-selling album Thriller in 1982.

Michael Jackson

100

"E.T. phone home" is a famous line from this 1982 film.

E.T the Extra-Terrestrial

100

This hairstyle, often “business in the front, party in the back,” was huge in the 80s.

Mullet

100

This wall in Europe famously fell in 1989.

The Berlin Wall

100

This little yellow video game character loved eating dots.

Pac-Man

200

This "Material Girl" became a pop icon in the 80s.

Madonna

200

This 1985 film features Marty McFly and a DeLorean time machine.

Back to the Future

200

These colorful rubber shoes with holes were popular with kids.

Jellies

200

This U.S. president was in office for most of the 80s

Ronald Reagan

200

This toy became famous for twisting and turning into different shapes and colors.

Rubik’s Cube

300

This British Band sang "Don't Stop Believing" - an anthem of the Decade.

Journey

300

“Nobody puts Baby in a corner” comes from this dance movie.

Dirty Dancing

300

These jackets with big shoulders and bold patterns were a fashion staple.

Blazers with shoulder pads

300

This space shuttle tragically exploded in 1986.

Challenger

300

This show followed the lives of four women in Miami.

The Golden Girls

400

This duo told us to "Wake Me Up Before Your Go-Go."

Wham!

400

Ghosts were busted in this 1984 comedy.

Ghostbusters

400

This doll craze swept the 80s, with each one “adopted” by name.

Cabbage Patch Kids

400

The world’s first CD was produced in this decade.    

1982

400

He-Man was the star of this animated TV series.

Masters of the Universe

500

This band's hit "Sweet Child of Mine" came out in 1987.

Guns N' Roses

500

Tom Cruise wore aviators and flew fighter jets in this 1986 classic.

Top Gun

500

This fitness icon popularized home aerobics tapes.

Jane Fonda

500

The world’s first cell phones were introduced by this company.

Motorola

500

MTV first aired in this year.

1981

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