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DECADE IN REVEIWThe 1980’s
By: D.Weaver
Eruption of Mt. St Helens
The eruption of Mt. St. Helens in 1980 was the worst volcanic disaster in U.S. history The ash traveled over 200 miles Took down enough trees that could have built 300,000 2 bedroom house’s
U.S. beats Russia in Hockey Olympics
We finally beat Russia in the hockey olympics
Death of John Lennon
John Lennon was born on October 9, 1940 and was killed at age 40 December 8, 1980.
Grew up in Liverpool
Sandra Day O’Connor
She was the first Supreme Court Justice Born in El Paso, Texas
MTV
First TV channel that showed music videos 24/7
First song played was “Video Killed the Radio Start” by the Buggles
Iran-Contra Affair
A scandal that helped the people that were captured because of the Arm Deals
Assassination Attempt of Reagan
John Hinckley was who assassinated Ronald Reagan
The people were shocked because it was like the Kennedy assassination all over again
March 30, 1981
“Thriller”
Michael Jackson’s hit song Played on MTV with the featuring video
Liposuction
Used to get the fat out, surgically
Cocaine
In the 1980’s cocaine was thought to be as a recreational drug, used for fun
In 1983 drug abuse survey found that 22 million abused cocaine
South Korean Flight 007
In 1983 the Soviet Union shot down a Russian airplane killing 269 passengers.
Increased tension between the Soviets and the U.S.
Sally Ride
Sally Ride was in the disaster of the Callenger
Born in Encino, California on May 26, 1951
Beirut Terrorist Attack
The Marine Corps barracks were bombed 241 died: 220 Marines, 18 Navy, and 3
Army
CD’s
Went from records to CDs
Olympics in Los Angeles
The Soviets, in retaliation for the U.S. boycott of the 1980 Olympic Games, boycotted the 1984 Olympics. Along with the Soviet Union, East Germany, and Cuba, fourteen other countries boycotted the Games.
Vanessa Lynn Williams
Actress and singer of the 80’s Miss America September 17, 1983
We are the World
Popular music video of the 80’s Contained very known artists such as
Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Ray Charles
Crack Cocaine
Very dangerous abusive drug at this time
Len Bias
Overdosed on coke Popular basketball player
Nintendo
Gaming consol for kids and teenagers Still used today
Challenger Disaster
Shocking moment of the United States history
A spaceship failed and blew up in mid air
AIDS
Very harmful virus Mostly found in homosexual men
Supermodel GIA
At age 17 she was put into modeling and everyone thought she was attractive
“Baby Jessica”
Baby fell down well Rescued by fire fighters She was injured when she was retrieved
Michael Dukakis
Very political and important man. Served 4 years as legislator
Soviets Leave Afghanistan
Very important to the United States because we were more on the Afghan side
Fashion of the Times
Very colorful and different style from today
Famous Movies of the Times
Breakfast Club E.T. Nightmare On Elm Street (original)
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