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Fashion
Parachute Pants: “Parachute pants are a style of trousers characterized by the use of nylon, especially ripstop nylon.”
Mini Skirts: In the 1980 they wore Mini Skirts it sits above the knee line.
Leg Warmers: They were made out of cotton or wool, its knitted like a big, lose, footless sock. https://www.retrowaste.com/1980s/fashion-in-the-1980s/ -
Friday the 13- the Movie
Crystal Lake's history of murder doesn't deter counselors from setting up a summer camp in the woodsy area Superstitious locals warn against it, but the fresh-faced young people.Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco in Hardwick, NJ is still in used today. Then they find themselves stalked by a brutal killer As they're slashed, shot and stabbed, the counselors struggle to stay alive against a merciless opponent. http://collider.com/friday-the-13th-new-movie-details/ -
Ronald Reagan
The future President’s last movie role was in the 1964 release, The Killers.In 1950, Reagan campaigned for Helen Gahagan Douglas. Ronald Reagan was the first person elected as President to have been divorced. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ronald-Reagan -
Roger Clemens
One of the most dominating pitchers in Major League Baseball history, William Roger Clemens was born on August 4, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio.After taking just a year to reach the big leagues, Clemens experienced a trying first couple of years in Boston that were slowed by injuries and tough losses, In 1986, however, everything came together for the young pitcher, as he assembled a 24-4 record. In April of 2012, a second perjury trial against Clemens. http://m.mlb.com/player/112388/roger-clemens -
Highway Killer
Larry Eylar: He was believed to kill 19-28 people.He revealed the names of his victims that he was going to come after, but after he got them he reviled the names. In 1984 Larry Eylar was sentenced to death for his murder. http://murderpedia.org/male.E/e/eyler-larry.htm -
Toys
Rubik's Cube: It was originally called a magic cube in 1980 via businessman Tibor Laczi and Seven Towns founder Tom Kremer, and won the German Game of the Year special award for Best Puzzle that year. Cabbage Patch Kids: Xavier Roberts began selling his chubby-cheeked baby dolls in north Georgia before licensing them to Coleco in 1982. Popples: Susan Trentel, a toy designer for TCFC, is the unsung genius of 1980s playtime. https://www.simplemost.com/1980s-toys-80s-kids-remember/ -
The Golden Girls
Four mature women live together in Miami and experience the joys and angst of their golden years.The first episode date was September 14, 1985, their last episode date was May 9, 1992. The theme song of this show is Thank You For Being A Friend. http://mentalfloss.com/article/56215/20-fun-facts-about-golden-girls -
Musicians
George Michael: In 1991 while on the Rio leg of his "Cover to Cover Tour" he met and fell in love with audience member Anselmo Feleppa.
Whitney Huston:She eventually made a comeback with 2009's I Look to You and also co-starred in the the film remake Sparkle.
Michael Jackson: In 1965, Michael’s father made a band called “Jackson Brothers”. https://www.smoothradio.com/features/1980s/the-top-10-best-80s-music-artists/ -
The Personal Computer
After making some tentative steps in the late 70s, the 1980s saw home computing really take off. Along with the actual systems and machines themselves, there’s another way to dig through the history of personal computers. The HSC50 contains local intelligence capable of managing the physical activity of the drives. http://lowendmac.com/2014/personal-computer-history-the-first-25-years/ -
Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford is an American actor, director, writer and film producer He gained worldwide fame for his starring roles as Han Solo in the Star Wars film series and as the title character of the Indiana Jones film series.Ford enhanced his reputation as a dramatic actor with several significant roles. https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/HarrisonFord -
AMC Eagle (SUV)
These cars for police officer.These cars were also used for races.These cars are used for car shows and more. https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2014/03/10/lost-cars-of-the-1980s-1981-1982-amc-eagle-series-50-kammback/
