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'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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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1983 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
* Camcorders are introduced. * The Internet is developed. * Jelly Shoes are what every one is wearing on their feet. * A Christmas Story is released. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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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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