'80s -N- REVIEW
1980
* 7-Eleven introduces the "Big Gulp".
* Sony introduces the Sony Walkman.
* Assassination of John Lennon.
* Rappers Delight by Sugarhill Gang was the first rap act to have a international hit.
1981
* Video game PAC MAN is introduced.
* Luke and Laura of General Hospital is most watched wedding next to Charles and Dianna.
* MTV goes on air.
* Olivia Newton John gets PHYSICAL without  John Travolta.

1982
* HBO is introduced.
* Atari introduce home verison of PAC MAN.
* Michael Jackson scared us with THRILLER.
* Osborne scares the bat population after biting the head off of one.
1983
* Camcorders are introduced.
* The Internet is developed.
* Jelly Shoes are what every one is wearing on their feet.
*
A Christmas Story is released.
1984
* "Where's the beef?" became the greeting at Wendy's drive-thru.
* Break Dancin' broke onto the scene, or rather on the cardboard box.
* PMRC (Parents Music Resource Center) is established by Tipper Gore.
* Michael Jackson has a head full of flames.
1985
* Miami Vice forces every male to own white sportcoat and a pair of boat shoes.
* "NO WATER! NO LIGHTS! NO FOOD AFTER MIDNIGHT!"  The movie
Gremlins is released in theaters.
* Live Aid Concerts in Philadelphia and London.
*
The Color Purple is released in theaters.
1986
* Oprah Winfrey debutes on national television.
* Nintendo becomes the next Atari.
* A-HA has it's first and only international hit with, "Take on Me."
*
Stand by Me is released in theaters.
1987
* Condom commericals first appear on television.
*
Married with Children airs on Fox.
* Michael Jackson tries to purchase the elephant man's bones.
* We saw Tiffany standing there at the local malls.
1988
* Spud Mackenzie became every man's best friend.
* Sonny Bono lets Palm Spring know that, " I got you babe," after being elected mayor.
* Don't Worry Be Happy became (and still is) the most over played songs.
* Salt -n- Peppa release Push It!
1989
* Berlin Wall comes tumbling down.
* Milli Vanilli wins Best New Artist.
* Milli Vanilli wins Best Scam Pulled on Music Industry.
* Judas Priest stand trial for corrupting the minds of youth and driving one to sucide.
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