Politics
Major Events
Music
Pop Culture
Final Jeopardy
100
This former actor and California Governor served as President for nearly the entire decade.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
100
In November 1989, this physical barrier—a symbol of the Cold War—finally began to come down.
What is the Berlin Wall?
100
Made by this artist, the 1982 album Thriller remains one of the best-selling records of all time.
Who is Michael Jackson?
100
Released in 1985, this film features Marty McFly traveling back to 1955 in a DeLorean.
What is Back to the Future?
200
This Vice President and former CIA Director won the 1988 election to succeed Reagan.
Who is George H.W. Bush?
200
In 1986, this NASA space shuttle tragically exploded just 73 seconds after liftoff.
What is the Challenger?
200
This cable network launched in 1981, forever changing how people consumed music.
What is MTV?
200
This "cube" puzzle became a worldwide craze, challenging kids to align six colors.
What is a Rubik’s Cube?
300
In 1981, she made history by becoming the first female Justice appointed to the Supreme Court.
Who is Sandra Day O’Connor?
300
Dr. Sally Ride became the first American woman to do this in 1983.
What is go into space?
300
This "Material Girl" dominated the charts with hits like "Like a Virgin" and "Papa Don't Preach."
Who is Madonna?
300
This home video game system, released in the US in 1985, saved the gaming industry.
What is the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System)?
400
The Reagan administration faced a major scandal involving the secret sale of weapons to this Middle Eastern country.
What is Iran (The Iran-Contra Affair)?
400
This 1986 nuclear accident in the Soviet Union caused a massive radiation leak felt across Europe.
What is Chernobyl?
400
This artist created the album and movie "Purple Rain," released in 1984, featured the hit song "When Doves Cry."
Who is Prince?
400
This 1982 Steven Spielberg film about a stranded alien became the highest-grossing film of the decade.
What is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
500
This 1984 Democratic VP nominee was the first woman on a major party's presidential ticket.
Who is Geraldine Ferraro?
500
This 1981 medical discovery was initially called "GRID" before being renamed this four-letter acronym.
What is AIDS?
500
This 1985 massive dual-continent concert was held to raise money for Ethiopian famine relief.
What is Live Aid?
500
These colorful, scented dolls were so popular in 1983 that they caused literal riots in department stores.
What are Cabbage Patch Kids?
500
Though it cost $3 million more to make and made $430 million less at the box office, this 1988 film is commonly derided as a shamelessly blatant E.T. rip-off that doubled as a marketing vehicle for Ronald McDonald and features an alien who survives on Coca-Cola and hosts a birthday party at a fast-food chain.
What is Mac and Me?
