’80s Headlines (Fill in the blank.)
“_______ Takes Oath as 40th President, Promises an ‘Era of National Renewal,’” reads the New York Times front page on January 21, 1981.
Who is Reagan?
This is the official home of the U.S. president.
What is the White House?
It’s located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C.
The season changes to this on Thursday, September 22.
What is fall (or autumn).
Park Avenue, Reading Railroad, Marvin Gardens, and jail.
What is Monopoly?
This city, the capital of Italy, hosted the 1960 games.
What is Rome?
The 1960 Rome Olympics were held between August 25 and September 11, 1960, with over 5,000 athletes competing.
A headline from July 30, 1981: “Amid Splendor, Charles Weds _______.”
Who is Diana?
Newspapers around the world reported on the royal wedding at St. Paul’s Cathedral.
The person living at 10 Downing Street holds this position.
What is prime minister of the United Kingdom?
The residence has been the official home of British prime ministers since 1735.
When you were in school, it’s likely your school year started after this September holiday, which is the first Monday in September.
What is Labor Day?
“Come on down! You're the next contestant on __________.”
What is The Price Is Right?
Longtime host Bob Barker retired in 2007 but returned on April 15, 2015, for a one-day appearance as an April Fool’s prank. Bill Cullen was the first host.
This boxer, who would later go by Muhammad Ali, won a gold medal in the light-heavyweight division.
Who is Cassius Clay?
From January 29, 1986: “Space Shuttle __________ Explodes Shortly After Lift Off.”
What is Challenger?
This tourist attraction outside Paris was home to King Louis XVI and other French royals.
What is (Château de) Versailles?
This is September’s birthstone.
What is sapphire?
The gem’s name comes from the Greek and Latin words that mean “blue.”
“Survey says…”
What is Family Feud?
Richard Dawson was the longtime host of the show.
Events at the 1960 Olympics included this game, invented by James Naismith and played with an orange ribbed ball.
What is basketball?
On March 24, 1989, the Washington Post reported, “Millions of Gallons of _______ Spill into Alaskan Sound.”
What is Oil?
The Exxon-Valdez oil spill was the worst oil spill North America had seen to date.
The person holding this political office has the right to reside at 24 Sussex Drive.
Who is the prime minister of Canada?
The residence has fallen into a state of disrepair and a 2021 report by the National Capital Commission stated it would cost “at least $36.6 million to properly restore.”
“September Morn” is a hit song by this artist who also recorded the hits “Cracklin’ Rosie” and “Sweet Caroline.”
Who is Neil Diamond?
Vanna White turns the cards on this show.
What is Wheel of Fortune?
The 1960 Olympics were the first to be fully broadcast on this medium.
What is television?
From the Seattle Times on May 19, 1980: “________ still spewing ash, but scientists believe worst is over.”
What is St. Helens?
The 1980 explosion sparked advances in our understanding of volcano science and improved scientists’ ability to predict volcanic eruptions.
This is the official residence of the New York City mayor.
What is Gracie Mansion?
It’s also called “The Little White House,” and it allegedly has secret passages within its walls and maybe beyond its walls
On September 17, 1787, this document was signed in Philadelphia.
What is U.S. Constitution?
Betty White met Allen Ludden on this show.
What is Password?
Ludden became her third husband, and she referred to him as “the love of her life.”
Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia won a gold medal in track-and-field, despite running without these on his feet.
What are shoes?
This historic Olympics moment saw Bikila become the first Black African to win a gold medal, and all while running barefoot!