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Decade - 1980s
The 1980s was the decade that started on January 1, 1980, and ended on December 31, 1989. The most notable events in the 1980s include the election of US President Ronald Reagan (1980) and the space shuttle “Challenger” disaster (1986).
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What are the top ten major events of the last 10 years?
Everyone has their idea of what's important and what's not. However, a few events that might appear on the list of important events of the past 10 years include: the Iraq War, the killing of Osama Bin Laden, the election of Obama in '04 and '08, the Virginia Tech shootings, the Sandy Hook tragedy, the Littleton theater tragedy, the Tsunami in '04, increased global climate change, the 08-09 US recession, and Hurricane Katrina.
I have that series on an old VHS. I don't have any way of playing it though. It was aired on TV I think OPB, or PBS, or BBC. I wish someone knew more about it too! Bring it back!
What is the gas mileage for a 1980 goldwing?
30 to 35 miles per gallon depends on riders habit. some say as high as 45
What was the most financially successful rock benefit concet of the 1980s?
Benefit Concert? probably 0$ (U.S. Money) So like 0 euros, 0 Canadians, and 0 yen. *GASP* forgot... 0 pounds.
Well, since the joker who answered doesn't realize that the benefits get the money, here is the real answer: Live Aid, created by Bob Geldof was made to send relief to the Ethiopians. Its predecessor was 'Band Aid.'
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What were the fads of the 1980's?
One fad is the tool "Just Say No" to combat the growing use of drugs in the 1980's. Also the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles became an overnight sensation. Some fashions were stonewashed jeans, rock band t-shirts and platinum blonde hair.
Difference between 1980 yz 125 and yz 250?
The 125 has half the engine size and therefore goes slower and doesn't have as much power. The frames are both full moto cross size and so they are interchangable to my knolage but the chain and back sproket would need to be changed to the right size.
Why did the Eureka Rebellion take place?
The Eureka Stockade was the 1854 miners' uprising on the goldfields of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Conditions on the Australian goldfields were harsh. Most diggers worked from dawn to dusk, six days a week. Sometimes they were lucky and had a good strike. Often they found very little at all.
The main source of discontent was the miner's licence, which cost a monthly fee of 30 shillings and permitted the holder to work a 3.6 metre square "claim". Licences had to be paid regardless of whether a digger's claim resulted in the finding of any gold. Troopers (goldfields police) conducted frequent licence hunts, during which the miners were ordered to produce proof of their licences, and this added to the discontent and increasing unrest. Previous delegations for miners' rights had met with a complete lack of action from the Victorian government, so on 29 November 1854, the miners burned their licences in a united, mass resistance against the laws over the miners. Following a widespread licence hunt on November 30, Irish immigrant Peter Lalor was elected to lead the rebellion, which culminated in the huge battle, now known as the Battle of the Eureka Stockade, on December 3.
A lesser-known catalyst to the Eureka Stockade was the death of James Scobie, an unassuming Scottish gold miner. After becoming involved in a fight at the Eureka Hotel, also known as Bentley's Hotel, Scobie died on 7 October 1854.
An inquest into his death absolved the hotel owner, Bentley, and his staff of any wrongdoing. The miners, however, felt that justice had not been carried out, and held a meeting outside the hotel in mid-October. There were a lot of angry people, and subsequently a riot ensued and the hotel was incinerated. As a result of this, more troopers were sent from Melbourne, and miners had to endure even more frequent licence checks, and more frequent clashes between miners and troopers.
The response of the miners to the extra licence checks was to build the Stockade, named the Eureka Stockade, and barricade themselves in so the troopers couldn't get in to check their licences. In turn, the response of the authorities to this was to send in armed soldiers to break down the stockade, which was only flimsy anyway. This was the battle of the Eureak Stockade.
What was it like to live in the 1980s?
More prosperous than now certainly. A little more innocent, not a problem with gangs - never heard of shootings or any of the ugliness that seems to be a daily occurance you hear of today. Clothing was more stylish, still into minis; hair was bigger, make-up was more - we seem to be more natural now. Everyone seemed to care what they looked like on a regular basis. You never saw some of the sloppy dress you do today - like people out in the PJ's or pants falling off their butts. People took pride in how they looked when they left the house. Jobs where more plentiful, pay was more equal to living and it didn't seem to be so out of wack with haves and have-nots. People took care not to get pregnant - it wasn't a badge of honor like it is today to bring a child into the world that you can't afford to feed, cloth or educate. And expect the system to do it for you. People still expected to take care of themselves. Novel idea, wasn't it? All in all, it was a simpler time. People got along with each other and took responsibility for themselves.
How did the recession in the 1980s affect farmers?
it affected farmers because of the set back from the great depression
How much was the average house in the 1980's?
Around $90000 for an average house in Canada. I'm not sure about the United States, though. Probably less...
What is the value of a 1980 Gibson ES335 original refurbished sweet?
Refurbished? If not original parts then the value will be reduced. Probably worth $800-1000 wholesale, $1000-1200 retail. If re-finished then would be worth less.
What is one way in which American society changed during the 1970s?
The nation's divorce rate increased significantly.
What was the style of music in the 1980's?
The 1980's was a good era for music.
It could range from such things as:
Karma Chameleon (rock)
to
Do you really want to hurt me (soul, reggae)
It was an introduction to hiphop, teen pop, new wave and glam metal
"Memebers Only" Jackets, Mullets, DnD, "Word", Rubik's Cube, Tetris, etc.
