Politics & World Events
In 1989, crowds began dismantling this iconic symbol of the Cold War, leading to German reunification.
What is the Berlin Wall?
In Back to the Future (1985), Doc Brown builds his time machine out of this specific make and model of car.
What is a DeLorean?
Popularized by 80s aerobics crazes and movies like Flashdance, these knit footless socks were worn pulled up to the calf.
What are leg warmers?
This 1982 Michael Jackson release became—and remains—the best-selling album of all time.What is Thriller?
What is Thriller?
In 1983, frantic parents caused physical riots in toy stores trying to buy these adoptable dolls with yarn hair.
What are Cabbage Patch Kids?
Elected in 1992, this U.S. President famously played the saxophone on The Arsenio Hall Show during his campaign.
Who is Bill Clinton?
This 1986 Tom Cruise film featured fighter pilots, the call sign "Maverick," and boosted aviator sunglasses sales nationwide.
What is Top Gun?
These neon-colored, rubbery wrist accessories were collected and stacked up the arms by teens throughout the 1980s.
What are jelly bracelets?
Madonna earned her first #1 Billboard Hot 100 hit in 1984 with this title track off her second studio album.
What is "Like a Virgin"?
Invented in 1974, this 3D combination puzzle became an absolute global sensation in the early 1980s.
What is the Rubik's Cube?
In 1981, she made history as the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who is Sandra Day O'Connor?
In 1984, this supernatural comedy team asked the world: "Who ya gonna call?"
Who are the Ghostbusters?
Heavy coats of hairspray like Aqua Net were essential to achieving this voluminous hairstyle trend of the decade.
What is Big Hair?
Nirvana's 1991 anthem "Smells Like Teen Spirit" brought this musical genre into mainstream pop culture.
What is Grunge?
Introduced in 1989, this handheld Nintendo console let kids play Tetris and Super Mario anywhere on a green-tinted screen.
What is the Game Boy?
On July 29, 1981, an estimated 750 million global viewers watched this royal couple marry at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
Who are Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer?
In this 1985 classic, five high school students spend a Saturday in high school detention together.
What is The Breakfast Club?
In the late 80s and early 90s, these colorful cloth-covered elastic bands were the ultimate hair accessory.
What are scrunchies?
In 1985, this massive multi-venue benefit concert was held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia to raise money for famine relief.
What is Live Aid?
Worn around the wrist, these spring-loaded metal bands coated in fabric snapped tightly into place when slapped against the arm.
What are Slap Bracelets?
In November 1980, this former actor and California governor won the U.S. presidential election in a landslide victory.Who is Ronald Reagan?
Who is Ronald Reagan?
Patrick Swayze told audiences "Nobody puts Baby in a corner" in this hit 1987 romantic drama.
What is Dirty Dancing?
Michael Jackson popularized this single-handed accessory lined with rhinestones during his 1983 Motown 25 performance.
What is the white sequined glove?
In August 1981, this cable network launched with the video "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles.
What is MTV?
This iconic yellow, dot-munching character debuted in arcades in 1980 and spawned a massive wave of merchandise and a pop hit.Who is Pac-Man?
Who is Pac-Man?