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1980
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Challenger Crashed
The space shuttle Challenger crashes 72 seconds after lift off. 7 people died. -
Sally Ride
Sally Ride was the first woman to fly in space. She went of the Challenger but sadly died. -
Winter olimpics
On February 13, 1980 the winter Olympics started. The first place they did it in and where it was made is Lake Placid, New York. -
The existence of Janice
On March 1, 1980 one of the moons for Jupiter was discovered by Audouin Dollfus. -
Ghost Busters
On June 8, 1984 the classic show in the decade ghost busters was released. It is a great classic for the 1980s kids. -
The Iraq attack
On August 14, 1980 a stampede of Iraq rushed into a movie theater killing 59 people. -
AIDS Crisis
Many doctors got reports of people getting sick and even dying. They soon found out that AIDS was a virus that could make the body not fight sickness, so people would die. -
Marriage of Princess Diana
Princess Diana married Prince Charles, of Wales.It was on TV and many people watched it. -
Woman College World Series Softball
The UCLA bruins win the woman's college softball world series. -
the internet
On January 1, 1983 the birth of the internet was born. That means that someone made the internet. -
Jesse Jackson for president?
In 1984 Jesse Jackson was the first black person to run for president. -
the worst industry accident in history
On December 3, 1984 over 40 tons of methyl isocyanate gas leaked from a plant killing over 3,500 people and injuring over 200,000 people. -
The Goonies
In 1985 the movie The Goonies was released. It was one of the 80's top picks. -
Take on me
The song take me con was made in 1985 and late had a dance. -
The woman's basketball championship
On March 31, 1985 the old dominion won the woman's basketball championship. -
Album of the year
On March 2, 1988 the album of the year was the Joshua tree. -
41st president
George H.W. Bush is sworn as the 41st president. -
The 49ers win the Super bowl
On January 22, 1989 the 49ers win the super bowl for their third time in the decade!!! -
Game boy
The Game boy is a popular toy in 1980s. Many kids played with it and hand tons of fun. -
The Simpsons
On December 17, 1989 the show the Simpsons were released. The show was started in 1987. The show has been peoples favorite ever since released.