The 1980's "Digital Timeline of Events"

By alyson.palmer
  • Election of 1980

    Election of 1980

    Resulted in the win of President of Ronald Reagan, and loss of candidate of Jimmy Carter.
  • Trickle Down Economics

    Trickle Down Economics

    Generally used by President Reagan; belief that if a larger income was given to consumers, it would trickle down as everybody continued to spend their money, therefore affecting everyone.
  • Release of American Hostages by Iran

    Release of American Hostages by Iran

    After over 60 hostages were captured by Iran in 1981, they were released over a year later.
  • Assassination Attempt on Reagan

    Assassination Attempt on Reagan

    President Reagan was injured along with 2 others, in the attempt of assassination made by John Hinckley Jr.
  • AIDS Epidemic

    AIDS Epidemic

    The AIDS Epidemic became popular after an article was published about how popular the disease was becoming in the United States.
  • Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)

    Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)

    Secret plan created by Reagan; created to protect the U.S. by using satellites as defense from Nuclear Missiles. This plan was never actually used.
  • Election of 1984

    Election of 1984

    Reagan was reelected as the President of the United States, winning over Walter F. Mondale.
  • The Reagan Doctrine

    The Reagan Doctrine

    This plan that was created with the help of Ronald Reagan that supported anti-communist affairs in order to maintain relations among foreign countries.
  • Gorbachev's Glasnot and Perestroika

    Gorbachev's Glasnot and Perestroika

    Glasnot and Perestroika were created by Michael Gorbachev, who was the Secretary of the Communist Party. Both teamed together to destroy communism, leading to the end of the Cold War.
  • The Iran-Contra Affair

    The Iran-Contra Affair

    In secret, Reagan continued to send weapons to Iran in order to provide safety for the hostages that were being held.
  • Challenger Disaster

    Challenger Disaster

    The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded during liftoff, killing 7 astronauts onboard.
  • Election of 1988

    Election of 1988

    George Bush was elected President over Michael S. Dukakis in the Election of 1988.
  • Unraveling of the Soviet Bloc

    Unraveling of the Soviet Bloc

    This occurred as Soviet Countries elected non-communist rulers over their government instead of the former communist rules. This brought a complete end to communism in most to all places.
  • Tiananmen Square Massacre

    Tiananmen Square Massacre

    After almost two months, the Democratic supporters that set up camp in Tiananmen Square protesting the dangerous communism finally ended.
  • The Fall of the Berlin Wall

    The Fall of the Berlin Wall

    The Eastern, Communist party of Germany declared to the people that it was okay to cross the border that separated Germany in two, and the wall came down rather quickly.
  • Operation Desert Storm

    Operation Desert Storm

    This plan made by the United States military in order to expel occupying forces from Kuwait. This plan resulted in a success for the United States during the Gulf War.
  • The Fall of the U.S.S.R.

    The Fall of the U.S.S.R.

    The U.S.S.R. fell due to the Commonwealth of Independent States agreement. As time progressed, the country was known was Russia.