What were some US events that happened in the 80's?

Answer 1

There are lots. Here are a few random ones:

USA Presidential Election of Ronald Reagan.

The winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York.

The boycotting of the Moscow Summer Olympics.

CNN is launched.

Paul Geidel is release after serving over 68 years for murder.

John Lennon is shot dead in New York.

Answer 2

June 1, 1980 - Ted Turner debuted CNN.

January 28. 1986 - The space shuttle, The Challenger,exploded 74 seconds after lift-off.

Sandra Day O'Connor became the first woman Supreme Court justice.

In 1980, Mt. Saint Helens erupted.

John Lennon was assassinated in 1980.

In 1981, there was an assassination attempt on President Reagan and the PC was introduced.

In 1984, tbe Vietnam War Memorial opened in Washington, D.C.

In 1986, the Iran-Contra Scandal occurred.

In 1989, the Exxon Valdez spilled millions of gallons of oil on the Alaskan coastline.

Answer 3

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