2. Eruption of Mt. St Helens Located in Washington state, in the United States led a volcano explosion. The eruption was preceded by a two-month series earthquake. It was erupted on the North side.
3. Death of John Lennon John Lennon was a English Musician. He is the co-finder of the Beatles. He was shot by Mark David Chapman. He was killed in New York city. Right outside he’s house.
4. Sandra Day O’ Connor September 25, 1981 – January 31, 2006. The first female to Supreme Justices. She also served as a Associate Justice. She had retired from the court in 2006.
5. MTV The First music video was “ Video killed the Radio Star “ Video DJ’s were “ On Air “ Hosts.
6. Iran-Contra Affair 66 Americans held hostage. For 444 days. From November 4th, 1979 to January 20th, 19814 American embassy was stormed by Is lamic militants in response to the Iranian revolution.
7. Assassination Attempt of Reagan. The assassination occurred on a Monday of 1981. While leaving the speaking engagement at the Washington Hilton Hotel. John Hinckely Jr. attempted the assassination.
8. “ Thriller “ 14 minute video Released by Michael Jackson December 2, 1983 Most influential pop music video of all time!
9. Liposuction Also know as “ Lipo “ Removes fat from different humans body’s It could be in such areas as neck, chin, stomach, arms, face.
10. Cocaine Became the lifestyle drug of the 1980’s Became popular in 2 stages - first the drug was only considered a fun “ recreation “ drug.
11. South Korean Flight 007 September 1st, 1983 Air liner from Seoul Korea bound for Alaska wrongly navigated in USSR airspace. Shot down by Soviet Jets. U.S congressman Lawrence McDonald Aboard.
12. Sally Ride The first American physicist Former NASA The first young American to enter space She worked at Stanford University
13. Beirut terrorist attack October 23, 1983 Terrorist suicide bombers attacked the United States Beirut complex. Killed 299 American and French servicemen.
14. CDs Known as Compact Disc Used to store Data They’re different variety of CDs A regular diameter of a CD is 120 millimeters
15. Olympic in Los Angeles Known as Game of XXIII Olympic Was a international multi-sport event Held in Los Angeles, California in 1984
16. Vanessa Williams American Pop star, recording artist, producer, dancer, model, and actress in the 1983 She became the first African American crowned Miss America.
17. We are the World Charity Song Recorded by African American Group Written by Michael Jackson Produced by Quincy Jones & Michael Omartian.
18. Len Bias All American Basketball Player for the Celtics He died two days after Cardiac Arrhythmia Overdosed on Cocaine
19. Nintendo Handmade it in Kyoto, Japan Developed into a Video Game Company Becoming a Industry Market Value is $85 million
20. Challenger Disaster Occurred on Tuesday, January 28, 1986. Broke during the flight within 73 seconds. It had the death of seven crew members. Happened right off the coast of Florida.
21. AIDS A disease in the Human immune system. HIV is transmitted through direct contact Possible ways of getting AIDS are, annual, oral sex, blood transfusion.
22. Supermodel GIA American fashion model during the 1970’s and the early 1980’s She was considered as the first American supermodel. She also was addicted to Heroin.
23. “ Baby Jessica “ Became famous at the age of 18 months. After falling into a well It took 58 hours to rescue her. 22 feet below the well In the 1989 ABC TV movie.
24. Michael Dukakis Served as the 65th and 67th government of Massachusetts Was the longest government in Massachusetts He was the second Greek American governor in the U.S after Spiro Agnew.
25. Soviets leave Afghanistan A nine year conflict involving the Soviet Union. Supporting the government of the Democrat Republic of Afghanistan
26. Fashion of the 1980’s The cat walks in Paris, and New York City. Goodwill bins and in caves were Vintage Marc Jacobs designer “ Flash dances “
27. Famous Movies of the 1980’s Aliens Amadeus Back to the Future Blade Runner Blue velvet Brazil The Breakfast club Bull Draham
