Movies and TV
Which popular news network launched on June 1, 1980?
CNN
Which softer, sculpted dolls were sometimes originally referred to as “The Little People” in the 1980s?
Cabbage Patch Kids
John Landis directed which iconic Michael Jackson music video in the 1980s?
Thriller
What 80s fashion trend was inspired by the movie Flashdance?
Leg Warmers
He was shot outside his New York Home on December 8th 1980
John Lennon
Which 1984 film by John Hughes only took two days to write?
Sixteen Candles
Rubiks Cube
A best-selling book in 1981 explained how to crack the code of which puzzle?
Ric Ocasek was the lead singer for which musical group?
The Cars
During the 80s, everyone wanted a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses. What film helped to start this trend?
Top Gun
She married her prince not-so-charming in the summer of 1981
Lady Diana
Which iconic 1988 movie features a cross-country road trip for two brothers, Charlie and Raymond Babbitt?
Rain Man
This toy, launched in the 80s, is also the name of a summertime dessert
Strawberry Shortcake
Blondie’s 1980 single was also the theme song for the movie “American Gigolo.” Which song was it?
Call Me
This watch was the accessory to have in the 80s, coming in a multitude of colours and designs
Swatch Watch
The world paid attention to famine in Africa with the release of this yuletide tune
Do they know it's Christmas?
In the 80s if you turned on your television and saw the characters Tootie, Blair and Natalie, what show would you be watching?
The Facts of Life
Which action figures gave young boys "The Power"?
Masters of the Universe
Which Madonna song first hit the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1983?
Holiday
Which famous designer's underwear became all the rage during the 1980s?
Calvin Klein
Launched with fanfare, the sales of this updated version of a much loved classic product went flat quickly
New Coke
Which movie contained the line "I am serious. And don't call me Shirley".
Airplane
Which toy was marketed as a way to draw without making a mess?
Etch a Sketch
In this popular '80s song, what was Jenny's phone number?
867-5309
What piece of clothing did MC Hammer make wildly popular during the 1980s?
Parachute Pants
East met west in this city on December 9, 1989
Berlin