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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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Why was technology in the 1980 important?
For the same reasons technology has always been important to humans since our species first appeared about 200000 years ago in Africa. Humans create technology to help with their daily needs and the technology then makes human life easier (and in some cases possible where it previously was not possible).
Why did people with AIDS suffer discrimination in the 1980s?
Fear, ignorance and religion. Aids was a New disease and it was presented in such a way as to make its presence particularly frightening. In addition to this a serious epidemic of the disease broke out among the homosexual community, part of society that was already used to suffering from discrimination. To make maters worse sections of the religious community were calling this a punishment from God further vilifying even Innocent children that were caught with this disease.
Can you give blood if you had a blood transfusion in the 1980's?
Not currently in the UK, I'm afraid. Please see related link from the National Blood Service for who can/can't give blood.
What tuna companies were dolphin-safe in the 1980's?
none. there were exactly no dolphin-safe tuna brands until 1990.
What was the Infant Formula Act of 1980?
The Act authorized the FDA to implement quality control regulations and recall procedures, labeling and nutrient requirements, and requirements for exempt infant formulas
What happened to the bra and girdle industry in the 1980s?
By the late 1980s, the bra and girdle industry came almost full-circle as tastes and styles changed once again. Bras, girdles, and even corsets were popularized by performers such as Madonna.
Is the divorce rate higher today than in the 1980's?
Highest: 5.3 divorces per 1,000 people in 1981 Current: 3.6 divorces per 1,000 people Highest: 5.3 divorces per 1,000 people in 1981 Current: 3.6 divorces per 1,000 people
Why did President Reagan use block grants in the 1980's?
Reagan used block grants instead of categorial grants to limit the amount of restrictions that the Federal government put on the State governments, or to decrease the power of the Federal government, and increase the powers of the State governments.
Why did a drop in oil prices cause economic troubles in Nigeria in the 1980s?
Nigeria began to experience economic troubles during the 1980s. As a result of falling world oil prices, Nigeria's income dropped. At the same time, many people left their farms in search of better-paying jobs in the cities. In addition, a few years of low rainfall meant smaller harvests, so food production fell. Nigeria-which had once exported food-had to import food to feed its people.
What was the longest running show on Broadway in Chicago in the 1980s?
Broadway shows are shown in New York, not Chicago. While Chicago is the name of a musical, there is no place to see a Broadway play in Chicago. However, the longest running play is A Chorus line which ran from 1975 until 1990.
What was the name of the us army unit at camp libby pohang Korea?
United States Army Petroleum Distribution Systems Korea. 19th Support Command.
What president killed khadafi son in the 1980s?
In 1986, Ronald Reagan ordered the bombing of Libya. In the aftermath, one of Khadafi's children was killed. Additionally, we *accidentally* bombed and destroyed the French Foreign Embassy in Libya during the same raid. Peculiar, since the French refused to allow our pilots to fly over their airspace for the attack
Which software convert Hindu panchang date to English date?
convert Hindu panchang date 6 Mangshar sukla pksha 1958 to English date
Was there crips and blood gangs in new york in the 80?
Real Bloods & Crips started in California not New York, although real Bloods and Crips have spread throught the states(accept for iLLiNOiS cause if they were they would sooner or later have to join up with Folk or People Nation & they wanna remain independent). Even though Bloods and Crips started in California u don't have to be just from Cali to be a real Blood or Crip but u do have to have a Cali connect cause that's their Motherland.
*Real Bloods don't claim the 5 and are not under the People Nation
* Real Crips don't claim the 6 and are not under the Folk Nation
SIDE NOTE:Yes there were real Bloods and Crips in New York in the 80's who were connected directly to the Motherland(California) but not as many as it is now.
How has FDI increased since the 1980s?
Since the 1980s, the overall world inflow of FDI increased twenty-five-fold.
How were the details of the Iran Contra Affair discovered?
By far and away the most controversial event during Reagan's administration was the Iran-Contra Affair. It was one that began as an attempt to improve foreign relations but turned out to be a public relations nightmare.
At the height of the Iran-Iraq War in 1985, the Reagan administration strove to improve relations between Iran and the United States. A plan was put into operation whereby Iran would receive weapons from Israel, who in return received the weapons from the United States. In this manner, the U.S. was helping Iran in its fight against Iraq.
To show their appreciation for the assistance, Iranian officials offered to get into contact with the Shia Islamic militant group Hezbollah, which was holding six Americans hostage in Lebanon. Shortly after the first shipment of arms was received, an American hostage was released. At the time, no one knew of the arms shipment, so it appeared the released hostage was a show of good faith by Hezbollah.
At a later time, National Security Advisor John Poindexter wanted to change the plans a little by dealing with a different group of Iranians. Reagan approved the change, allowing Poindexter and those under him to handle the entire affair.
From here, the well-meaning plan went awry. An aide to the National Security Council, Oliver North, presented an idea to Poindexter. Why not sell the arms directly to the Iranians and use the profits to fund the Contras, a rebel group operating in Nicaragua? Good idea? Not really.
For some time, the Sandinista government in Nicaragua had been dealing with Contra rebels opposed to the Socialist leadership. At one time, the United States had been helping the rebels. However, in the early '80s, the Boland Amendment had been passed in Congress. This amendment stated the U.S. was no longer allowed to finance or otherwise help the rebel cause. The proposal by Oliver North was a clear violation of the amendment.
Unbeknownst to President Reagan, Poindexter authorized the change and it went into effect. For several months, the plan worked smoothly. Then, late in 1986, the plan was exposed on two fronts. A Lebanese publication had caught wind of the arms for hostages deal and reported it in the news. About the same time, a plane carrying arms to the Contras crashed in Nicaragua, and one of the crewmen claimed to work for the CIA.
President Reagan ordered an investigation through a three-man panel called the Tower Commission, named after its head, Senator John Tower. After a lengthy investigation meeting with many witnesses, it was determined that President Reagan had been unaware of what was going on with regard to the Contras. He was, however, harshly criticized for not knowing what the people under him were doing.
In the end, North, Poindexter, and a number of others were indicted for their participation in defying the Boland Amendment. The two men were found guilty but had their convictions reversed on appeal. President Reagan's laissez-faire approach to his staff had resulted in a huge embarrassment for his administration. Yet somehow, his reputation remained relatively untarnished, earning him the nickname "Teflon President." When his second term was over in 1989, he had one of the highest approval ratings of any exiting president.
When did President Reagan and Gorbachev Talk about the Berlin Wall coming down?
I don't think they ever had a talk about it. It came down in 89 because of internal Russian problems. Reagan had nothing to do with it.
IBM began developing the FireWire standard in the 1980s?
False. Apple Computer began developing the FireWire standard in the 1980's.
