Hair Styles
This popular style of the ’80s gave the wearer lasting curls, though many would note it also comes with a distinctive chemical smell.
What is a perm?
Home Depot, founded in 1978 by Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank, is associated with this bright hue.
What is orange?
This artist had the first single to debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 list. The hit song was “You Are Not Alone.”
Who is Michael Jackson? The song debuted on September 2, 1995.
Although often associated with Ginger Rogers, this dancing legend married Robyn Smith on June 24, 1980.
Who is Fred Astaire?
This book includes Arthur Dent, Galactic president Zaphod Beeblebrox, and Beeblebrox’s cousin, Ford Prefect.
What is The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy?
Named for a messenger boy of old, this short hairstyle was popular with women in the ’60s and ’70s.
What is a pageboy?
This beverage company has used a logo with red-and white cursive lettering since 1891.
What is Coca-Cola?
This nation was No. 1 in the world for population in 1970, with a total of 822,534,450 people.
What is China?
In January 1981, Davy Jones of this British band married Anita Pollinger.
Who are the Monkees? The wedding was the second for Jones, and the pair remained together until a divorce in 1996.
This story of a family’s history includes Kunta Kinte and his parents, Omoro and Binta Kinte.
What is Roots?
Named for an Indigenous people of North America, this partially shaved cut with a spiky center strip is associated with punk rock and was popular in the ’90s
What is a mohawk?
This online retail giant is recognized by its black-and-orange logo, part of which resembles a smiley face.
What is Amazon?
On September 22, 1991, her memoir topped the New York Times Best Sellers list. Many wondered if it would include information on her birth in Hartford or her appearance in The African Queen.
Who is Katharine Hepburn?
On March 29, 1980, Cherie Booth married this future U.K. prime minister.
Who is Tony Blair?
Before it was a summer blockbuster, this nail-biter of a novel introduced us to Chief Martin Brody, Hooper, Quint, and first victim Chrissie Watkins.
What is Jaws?
This shaggy, shoulder-length bob hairstyle is named for a character on the TV show Friends who sported the cut throughout the ’90s.
What is “The Rachel”? It is estimated that around 11 million people have gotten the Rachel haircut since it debuted in 1994.
This delivery brand began operating in the 1970s; its easily recognizable logo stands out with purple and orange colors.
What is FedEx (or Federal Express)?
The No. 1 NFL draft pick in 1978 was this running back, who played for the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints.
Who is Earl Campbell?
On November 26, 1981, Cicely Tyson married this iconic jazz trumpeter
Who is Miles Davis?
This novel is based on a true story and includes Paul and Norman Maclean.
What is A River Runs Through It?
Hair clips shaped like these flying insects were a popular accessory for many ’90s hairdos, a trend that seems to be coming back in recent years.
What are butterflies? Butterfly clips of the ’90s were often brightly colored or glittery.
Opened in the early ’90s, Bath & Body Works’ signature colors are pink, white, and this cool shade.
What is blue?
Called “The King” of NASCAR for good reason, he won the Premier Series seven times, including five wins in the ’70s.
Who is Richard Petty?
In 1985, this director of Goodfellas and Taxi Driver married producer Barbara De Fina
Who is Martin Scorsese? Scorsese grew up in the Little Italy section of Manhattan and later described it as being “like a village in Sicily.”
High schoolers Sue Snell, Tommy Ross, and Chris Hargensen are all supporting characters in this frightening novel that is named after the main character.
What is Carrie?