1980-2000 By MossProject28 Jun 1, 1980 CNN first broacasted Dec 8, 1980 John Lennon Assassinated Aug 1, 1981 MTV first aired Oct 7, 1984 Walter Payton breaks rushing record Oct 9, 1986 Fox Hosts Nightly Programming Apr 1, 1988 Wrigley Field Adds Lights Sep 21, 1991 NBA Players Allowed to Play in the Olympics; Form 1992 "Dream Team" Nov 7, 1991 Magic Johnson retires because of HIV diagnosis Feb 9, 1992 Five freshman started for Michigan creating the "Fab Five" Mar 30, 1992 Christian Laettner wins Duke the National Championship Jan 17, 1993 Dallas Cowboys win first of many 1990's Superbowls Oct 6, 1993 Jordan retires from basketball to pursue baseball career Apr 12, 1994 MLB players protest and end up canceling season Oct 3, 1995 OJ Simpson Found Not Guilty Dec 19, 1997 Titanic was Released
