Political events
This significant event signaled the fall of the Soviet Union
What is the fall of the Berlin Wall?
In 1980, the royal wedding featuring this couple was broadcast to millions of people worldwide
Who is Prince Charles and Princess Diana?
This Hockey game during the 1980 Winter Olympics is referred to as "The Miracle on Ice"
What is The United States vs The Soviet Union?
This source became a popular form of media coverage which showed assorted protests and movements for the general public.
What is the news?
Many people in the mountains would use this innovation to receive television reception during the 80s
What is cable TV?
The invasion of Afghanistan from the Soviet Union in 1979 was followed up by this protest in 1980
What is the boycott of the Olympics?
This member of the British royal family was the biggest early 80s fashion icon
Who is Lady Diana Spencer?
This Universal Pictures movie was the highest grossing during the 80's
What is E.T. The Extra Terrestrial?
This political movement began growing throughout the 1980s, supporting a limited government and traditional values.
What is conservatism?
This innovation was created by Sony, which is considered to be a shrunken down cassette player that could fit in your pocket
What is a Walkman?
This military conflict started in the 80s and lasted for almost ten years between border nations
What is the Iran-Iraq War?
The lyrics "Sometimes you wanna go, where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came. You wanna be where you can see, our troubles are all the same, you wanna be where everybody knows your name" are from this hit 80s tv show
What is Cheers?
This Hockey player had an all time record of 215 points in the 1985-1986 NHL season
Who is Wayne Gretsky?
Beginning in the late 1970s, this epidemic led to a greater push for medical treatment and respect for those affected, especially gay men.
What is the aids epidemic?
A 1980s machine containing two cassette tape decks, one for outgoing messages, and one for recording incoming calls
What is an answering machine?
This president elected in the 80s served during the fall of the USSR
Who is George H.W. Bush?
This song, which held the top spot on billboards number one hits in 1981 for 10 weeks, was considered the number 1 song of the 80s
What is "physical" by Olivia Newton-John?
This artist had a leading 9 #1 hits during the 80's
Who is Michael Jackson?
This president became an influential figure for Americans, persuading many to join the republican-leaning movement.
Who is President Reagan?
This 1980s invention was very popular among middle class parents, and is often slung on one shoulder.
What is a camcorder?
The first woman Supreme Court Justice, who was appointed by Reagan, served from 1981-2006
Who is Sandra Day O'Connor?
"Video Killed the Radio Star" by the Buggles was the first song played on this cable television show
What is MTV?
This video game had a barrel throwing Gorilla as its antagonist
What is Donkey Kong?
This group faced massive improvements for their movements during the 1980s, gaining representation in both NASA and the Supreme Court.
What is the women's rights movement?
What is a fax machine?