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5 African American men wrongfully convicted of raping and assaulting a woman in central park
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Famous game first released in Japan, released in the United States in late 1980
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Attempt to rescue 52 US Embassy staff in Iran. Failed; 1 helicopter, transport plane destroyed, 5 Helicopters abandon/captured, 8 Americans killed 4 injured.
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CNN aired for the first time on national television
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While under the influence of cocaine and alcohol, Pryor drenched himself in 151 proof rum and lit herself on fire
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Shot and killed outside his residence in New York City
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John Hinckley Jr. shot the President and his Press Secretary. The President was shot once and survived.
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Microsoft Disk Operating System released
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Elizabeth Jordan Carr was the first test tube baby born in the United States
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The most popular pair of nike shoes were released in the early 80s. These were also one of the first pair of Air Jordan shoes released.
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Michael Jackson released one of his most popular songs, Thriller
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A charity song for Africans written by Michael Jackson
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Poster Child for HIV/Aids, refused to be re admitted to school
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Soviet Union General Secretary called to have social reform and a social movement.
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Nuclear meltdown in Pripyat, Ukraine
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6.5 Million Americans held hands across the country to attempt to create a continuous chain across the United States.
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Withdrew under Colonel-General Boris. Total withdraw took a little over a year.
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The famous tv series was released at the end of the 80's. It produced 662 episodes.
