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Just Do It.
Nike came up with this famous motto in 1988.
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Bill Buckner
Which Boston Red Sox first baseman was deemed responsible for losing the 1986 World Series against the New York Mets when a ground ball went between his legs in the 10th inning of Game 6?
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MLK Day
Which day was first observed as a federal holiday in 1986?
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“...living in a lonely world”
Finish the lyric of this 80's song: “Just a small town girl…”
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Ghostbusters
Which 80's film popularized the phrase, "Who you gonna call?"
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The Titanic
What famous shipwreck was discovered in 1985?
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The Olympics
The United States boycotted this event in 1980.
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Black Monday
On October 19th, 1987, the New York Stock Exchange experienced an unprecedented 22.6% drop. This day became known as…
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“...change his ways”
Finish the lyric of this 80's song: “I'm startin with the man in the mirror. I'm asking him to…”
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DeLorean
What was the name of the car popularized by Back to the Future?
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MTV
This network, dedicated to music, was founded on August 1st, 1981.
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Pete Rose
The United States boycotted this event in 1980.
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Canada
Which North American country finally established independence from Britain in 1982?
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Madonna
This singer had 7 number one hits in the 1980s and performed the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show.
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"Day Off"
Complete the title of this 80's film: "Ferris Bueller's ________"
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CNN
What news network broadcast worldwide for the first time in 1980?
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Point
In 1984, Kareem Abdul-Jabaar broke Wilt Chamberlain’s record, becoming the NBA’s all-time leader in this stat.
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Michael Dukakis
Which Massachusetts governor ran for the US Presidency in 1988 on the Democratic Ticket?
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John Lennon
Which member of “The Beatles” was killed at age 40 by Mark David Chapman?
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"Elm Street"
Complete the title of this 80's film: "A Nightmare on _______"
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Nintendo Entertainment System
What gaming console released in 1983, becoming the best selling gaming console of the decade?
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Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets, Orlando Magic, and Minnesota Timberwolves
Throughout the 1980’s, five new teams were added to the NBA. Name 3.
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Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George H.W Bush
Which three presidents held office in the 1980’s?
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Thriller by Michael Jackson
What was the best selling album of the 80's?
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E,T, the Extraterrestrial
What was the highest grossing movie of the 80’s?
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