'80s & '90s pop culture
This 1984 film, starring Jeff Bridges and directed by Walter Hill, focuses on a group of ex-cons trying to start a new life.
What is Starman?
This 1986 song by Robert Palmer became famous for its music video, featuring models dressed in black and white.
What is Addicted to Love?
This 1980s shoe trend was popularized by athletes, with Nike and Adidas leading the charge.
What are sneakers?
This 1984 sitcom starred Bob Newhart as the owner of a small, dysfunctional Vermont inn.
What is Newhart?
In 1984, this country hosted the Summer Olympics, which was marred by a boycott led by the United States.
What is Los Angeles?
In The Killing Fields (1984), this actor portrays a journalist covering the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia.
Who is Sam Waterston?
In 1986, this band released Invisible Touch, their most commercially successful album, which included a #1 single.
Who are Genesis
In the 1980s, this style of oversized, often brightly colored blazer was synonymous with business casual and preppy looks.
What is a power suit?
This 1984 TV series, based on the popular film franchise, focused on an elite counter-terrorism unit led by an ex-special forces officer.
What is Red Sonja?
This 1986 disaster occurred when the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Soviet Union suffered a catastrophic explosion.
What is the Chernobyl disaster?
This 1984 film features an art thief who uses an elaborate scheme to steal priceless works while dodging the police.
What is The Heartbreakers?
This 1986 hit by the Pet Shop Boys became an international success, known for its catchy rhythm and melancholy tone.
What is West End Girls?
This 1980s trend involved denim, particularly worn in the form of jackets, skirts, and overalls, sometimes with extravagant embellishments.
What is denim-on-denim or double denim?
In 1986, this TV show, featuring a character called "The Pretender," became famous for its mix of mystery and drama.
What is The Pretender?
In 1984, this iconic pop star was kidnapped and held for ransom, sparking widespread media attention.
Who is Mariah Carey?
In this 1984 film, a mysterious force attempts to bring about the end of the world, and a group of psychics must work together to stop it.
What is Firestarter?
In 1986, this song by Starship became a massive hit and is often considered the band’s biggest commercial success.
What is Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now?
In the mid-1980s, this hairstyle was known for its extreme volume, and was often held in place with generous amounts of hairspray.
What is the "hair-mullet" or big hair?
This 1986 miniseries is based on the life of an American couple who secretly serve as double agents for the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
What is Amerika?
In 1986, this major political figure was assassinated in the Philippines, which led to widespread protests and a change of government.
Who is Benigno Aquino Jr.?
This 1984 movie is about an ice hockey team that becomes embroiled in a political conspiracy involving a dangerous game of espionage.
What is The Ice Pirates?
This song, by Janet Jackson in 1986, became her first international hit and marked the beginning of her superstardom.
What is What Have You Done for Me Lately?
This distinct 1980s fashion accessory was frequently worn by men and women alike, especially paired with oversized jackets or sweaters.
What is a neon scrunchie or headband?
This TV series, which first aired in 1984, focused on a young lawyer who navigated both the legal system and personal relationships.
What is L.A. Law?
In 1986, this tragic accident occurred when the space shuttle broke apart shortly after launch, killing seven astronauts.
What is the Challenger disaster?