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The 1980s saw the creation of fundamental technologies such as the personal computer, the mobile phone (Motorola Dyna TAC), the SMTP email protocol, and pagers.
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The most iconic actors and actresses of the 80s include Tom Cruise, Eddie Murphy, Molly Ringwald, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Demi Moore, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sigourney Weaver, Harrison Ford and Jack Nicholson. Many of them were in very successful productions of the decade, and several of them are considered among the best in the history of cinema.
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Cars of different colors: Ferrari F40, Lancia Delta HF Integrale, Audi Sport Quattro, BMW M3, Renault 5 Turbo from the year 1980
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The name of President Ronald Wilson Reagan. The main framework of Ronald Reagan's foreign policy rejected the acquiescence to the Cold War status quo that had emerged during the presidencies of Nixon, Ford, and Carter. Reagan opposed the moral , instead asserting the superiority of representative market capitalism and freedom of conscience over what he considered a collectivist and atheistic communism. This more confrontational approach became known as the "Reagan Doctrine.
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The 1980s saw the creation of numerous iconic science fiction, adventure, and horror films, such as Blade Runner, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Back to the Future, and Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark.
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In the 1980s, iconic television programs included series like "The A-Team" and "Knight Rider." On the radio, talk shows became popular, highlighting the growing political polarization, as seen in the figure of Rush Limbaugh. Both television and radio offered a wide variety of content, from comedies to music and variety shows, with broadcasts in the United States, Mexico, and Spain.
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In the 1980s, figures such as Michael Jordan (basketball), Nadia Comăneci (gymnastics), Diego Maradona (football) and Wayne Gretzky (ice hockey) dominated the world of sports. Baseball, basketball and American football experienced labor disputes and salary increases, while individual athletes stood out for their achievements in global competitions
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Pac-Man
Muppet Babies My Little Pony
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Jeans in the United States originated in the 19th century, specifically in 1873, when Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented a design to make them more durable. Initially workwear for miners, they gained popularity as a fashion item during the 20th century, particularly in the 1920s, 1940s, and 1950s.
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All Night Long (All Night)
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It symbolized the end of the Cold War and the reunification of Germany