Person of the Year
The first non-Italian pope in nearly 500 years, this man was known for his modernization of the papacy and his extensive foreign reach.
Who is Pope John Paul II?
In 1981, just two months after his inauguration, this president survived an assassination attempt by John Hinckley Jr.
Who is President Ronald Reagan?
Based on a series of "Little House" books, this drama series revolved around the 1870s adventures of the Ingalls family.
What is Little House on The Prairie?
Easy to use, cheap, and readily available; Kodak, Nikon and Canon all the flooded the market with this staple of Tourism.
What is the Disposable Camera?
Along with a very catchy jingle, this sound-activated electrical switch, first became available in 1984.
What is The Clapper?
In 1998, along with Special Prosecutor Kenneth Starr, this U.S President is named person of the year due to some controversial entanglements.
Who is Bill Clinton?
On June 19, 1983, this space shuttle explodes during takeoff, leading to the tragic loss of all members on board.
What is The Challenger?
This American, action-comedy, television series features two cousins who drive around in their Dodge Charger called the, "General Lee."
What is The Dukes Of Hazzard?
While the first of it's kind was placed in a human in 1969 as a temporary measure, this, the Jarvik-7 actually helped extend the life of a patient.
What is the Artificial Heart?
The Painter of the Mona Lisa.
Who is Leonardo DaVinci?
This Political American father and son have both been named "Person of Year."
Who are George W. and George H. W. Bush?
This guarded concrete barrier that physically and ideologically divided the east and west finally falls on November 9, 1989.
What is The Berlin Wall?
Assisted by a superpowered, intelligent souped-up Pontiac Trans-Am. David Hasselhoff stars in this 1982 Action-Drama.
What is Knight Rider?
In 1983, McDonald’s turns to a world-renowned chef named Rene Arand to design these bite sized menu items, perfect for dipping.
What are Chicken McNuggets?
It returns to Earth's vicinity about every 75 years, making it possible for a person to see it twice in their lifetime. It was last here in 1986, and it is projected to return in 2061
What is Halley's Comet?
Described him as a "paramount icon of our age." Time Magazine named this brilliant scientist "Person of The Century" in 1999.
Who is Albert Einstein?
Ted Turner creates the first 24-hour cable network for news on April 27, 1980.
What is CNN?
Ted Danson stars as a former relief pitcher for the Red Sox, who owns and runs a cozy bar in Boston.
What is "Cheers?"
Dr. Murray E. Jarvik and a student of his created this in order to help smokers stamp out their cigarette habits.
What is the Nicotine Patch?
In 1985, this company “reinvented” their original formula. They marketed it as the “New taste” of their flagship drink, and people hated it, so they changed it back.
What is Coke?
In 1982, this is the first non-human recipient for the award. Time names this revolutionary machine " 'Person' of The Year."
What is The Computer?
On August 1, 1981, this new, young, and loud channel bursts onto the TV cable scene. It quickly becomes a gigantic success due to it's music videos and popular stars.
What is MTV?
This group consisted of Hannibal, Faceman, B.A. and Murdock. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire...
What is The A-Team?
In July of 1989, Nintendo, the video game company, releases this portable gaming console.
What is The Game Boy?
This American president is in the Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?