1980s Timeline

Death of John Lennon

Dec 8, 1980

English Musician who was formerly in the band the Beatles, was shot in The Dakota in New York City, New York

Hands Across America

May 25, 1986

6.5 million people held hands for fifteen minutes, to create a human chain

The Central Park Five

Apr 19, 1989

A case involving the assault and rape of Trisha Meili, it left her in a coma for 12 days