1980s
August 1, 1981 marks the date that this music video channel first aired revolutionizing the music industry forever.
What is MTV (Music Television)
This popular TV premiered its pilot episode on September 22, 1994
What is Friends
With the slogan, "1,000 songs in your pocket" this device was launched in November 2001 changing the way we listen to music.
What is the iPod.
In 2010 British TV show X Factor was the birthplace of this pop boyband
What is One Direction
In March of 2023, this music artist began her world wide "Eras" tour that by its end became the current highest grossing tour to date.
Who is Taylor Swift
With 26 seasons as of 2024, this long-running TV series aired its pilot episode in 1989.
What is The Simpsons
These digital pets took America by storm in 1997.
What are Tamagotchis
The American version of this mocumentary style TV Sitcom aired its first episode on March 24, 2005.
What is The Office
In 2011, this royal couple tied the knot.
Who are Prince William and Kate Middleton
In March of 2020, Tiger Eye aired featuring this controversial animal park boss.
Who is Joe Exotic
Made popular by the movie Fame and the aerobics craze, this fashion staple became a must-have accessory. They were worn over leggings or jeans, often in bright colors, adding a layer of cozy, casual style.
What are Leg Warmers
Don't take the tag off of these popular collectors items whose craze began in 1993
What are Beenie Babies
The release of this movie in 2008 marked the beginning of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's run of connected superhero movies.
What is Iron Man
On July 15, 2011 this well loved fantasy series released its final movie.
What is Harry Potter
What is Barbenheimer
In 1985 this video game system was brought to the US bringing video games into homes and introducing franchises like Legend of Zelda and Metroid.
What is Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
In 1998, this now popular search engine was originally the search engine for Stanford’s website.
What is Google
Kelly Clarkson won the first season of this singing competition show in 2002.
What is American Idol
In 2015, this Broadway show was brought to the stage.
What is Hamilton
After almost 20 years, the NFL saw this team win back to back Superbowl's in 2023 and 2024.
Who are the Kansas City, Chiefs
This multi-colored toy was the most popular of the 80s selling over 350 million units internationally since its launch in 1980.
What is the Rubik's Cube
In 1998, the first of many CDs by this name launched featuring collections of radio hits.
What is "Now That’s What I Call Music!"
In 2003 the first global social networking giant, ___, was launched.
What is MySpace
In May 2016, a beloved gorilla named Harambe was killed at this zoo.
What is the Cincinnati Zoo
In 2022, this celebrity tweeted "just checking in! How is everybody doing?" which resulted in several honest responses from Twitter users.
Who is Elmo