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Where were the 1980 Olympics held?
Moscow, Russia
What is the name of the ancient Chinese toy that had a new lease of life in the 1980s?
The hacky sack
Which infamous ship which sank in 1912 was found in 1985?
The Titanic
What is the name of the 1980 smash musical that originally started out being sung in French, and then was translated into English?
Les Miserables
How many summer Olympic Games were held in the 1980’s, and where was each one held?
Moscow, 1980 - Los Angeles, 1984 - Seoul, 1988
What does VHS stand for
Video home system
Which advertising slogan was launched by Nike in 1988?
‘Just Do It’
Which country had the first Disneyland to be built outside of the US, and in what year?
Japan, in 1983
Who won the Superbowl in 1987?
The New York Giants
Which three musicals all won Tony awards in the 1980’s, and who was behind them?
Evita, Cats, and Phantom of the Opera all won Tony awards, and were all credited to Andrew Lloyd-Webber
What was the most popular game of the 80s?
Mario Bros.
What photographic device was introduced to the world in 1986?
The Fuji QuickSnap - the world’s first disposable camera
What was the name of the space shuttle that tragically exploded in 1986?
Challenger
In 1980, Robert Ludlum published the first book in a series, which were then adapted into films featuring Matt Damon. What was the name of the first book in the series?
The Bourne Identity
What kids accessory took the 1980’s by storm?
Swatch watches
The commodore 64
How long did it take Erno Rubik, the inventor of the Rubik’s Cube, to solve his own invention?
4 weeks
What is the name of the incredibly popular range of dolls introduced in the 1980’s?
Cabbage Patch Kids
Which shoe had a resurgence in the 1980’s?
The Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star
What underwear designer is synonymous with the 1980’s?
Calvin Klein
What year was the Berlin Wall torn down?
1989
Where was the 1986 World Cup held?
Mexico City
CD players first appeared in 1982 - but what does CD actually stand for?
Compact Disc
What won the Tony for the best musical in 1980?
Evita
What were you likely to have stored your make-up in during the 1980’s
A Caboodle