Technology
This video game system came out in 1983 and has become a staple of the gaming scene since
What is the nintendo
This president won in a landslide vote (both in popular and electoral polls) in 1980
What is Ronald Reagan
This movie was recently remade with an all female cast but the answer to the age old question is still the same... "who ya gonna call?"
What is "Ghostbusters!"
What famous term was spawned from the 1980 men's hockey win at the Olympics?
What is "Do you believe in Miracles?"
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot for love
We'll give it a shot
Woah, we're half way there
What is Livin on a Prayer
The walk-man was a personal music playing device and a staple of the 80's and 90's. What did the walk-man play?
What is Cassettes
This President was elected in 1988 after his loss in 1980
What is George H. W. Bush
This movie is an adaptation of a popular book read by most 9th graders this year
What is The Outsiders
The Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred on March 24, 1989 while the oil tankard was on its way to California. Where did the spill happen?
What is Prince William Sound, Alaska
Injust a small town girl,
livin' in a lonely world
she took the midnight train goin' anywhere...
just a city boy,
born and raised in south detroithe
took the midnight train goin' anywhere...
What is Dont Stop Believin
This famous character was first seem in 1980 and has been fighting the forces of Inky, Blinky, Pinky, and Clyde since
What is Pac-Man
The U.S invaded this island country in 1983
What is Grenada
This movie was an adaptation of a popular book by horror writer Steven King
This nuclear power plant melted down in 1986 in the Soviet Union
What is Chernobyl
Holdin' on to sixteen as long as you can
Change is coming 'round real soon
Make us woman and man
Oh yeah, life goes on
What is Jack and Diane
This handheld game system came out in 1989
What is the gameboy
This scandal involving military forces happened in 1985-1987 resulting in the U.S. military trading missiles to a terrorist group for American hostages
What is The Iran Contra Scandal
What is The Mcfarlane Scandal
This movie centered around a group of high school students in detention famous for its scene that was completely improvised
What is The Breakfast Club
This space shuttle exploded 73 seconds into the flight
What is Challenger
As I, turn up the collar on
My favorite winter coat
This wind is blowing my mind
I see the kids in the streets,
With not enough to eat
Who am I to be blind?
Pretending not to see their needs
What is Man in the mirror
What year did the first mobile phone become available to the public?
What is 1983
Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev was replaced with who in 1985
What is Mikhail Gorbachev
This popular movie from the 80's was brought back to public attention recently for it's broadway musical adaptation.
What is Heathers
This disaster left the a good portion of Washington stuck in their homes for days afterwards and the affects can still be seen around the mountain. What was the name of the Mountain that exploded in 1980?
What is Mt. Saint Helens
Clock strikes upon the hour
And the sun begins to fade
Still enough time to figure out
How to chase my blues away
I've done alright up to now
It's the light of day that shows me how
And when the night falls, loneliness calls
What is I wanna dance with somebody