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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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Which party has had majority in congress since Ronald Reagan was president?
The 97th Congress (1981-1983) saw a relatively thin Republican majority in the Senate (53-46, so not enough for the 60% override) and a Democrat majority in the House.
In the Senate, Republicans held the majority until 1987. From 1987-1995, the Democrats held control. Republicans regained the majority in 1995, which they held until 2001. The 107th Congress (2001-2003) saw a tie, with the Senate split 50-50. Republicans regaind a majority for the 108th and 109th Congresses (2003-2007), and then the Democrats had the majority in the 110th and will have it in the 111th.
In the House, Democrats had the majority through both Reagan and Bush, Sr.'s Presidencies, until the Republicans gained the majority (in both the House and Senate) in 1995 (election of 1994). The Republicans ruled the Senate from 1995-2007. Now, the Democrats havea majority, and the recent election will see their majority through at least until January 2011.
What is the history of PS 106 in Brooklyn?
I lived at 248 Cornelia St. right across from the school and I know that when my father went to it as a kid it was supossed to be torndown and my father would have been 82 this past month. I remember that when the weather was cold we had recess in the dungeon like basement and when it was warm we went out to the school yard. I think that the building was made of red sandstone. Every Tuesday and Thursday were assembly days and we had to wear a white top, red scarf or tie and navy pants or skirts. If you or Melissa want to know more let me know.
AnswerI attended P.S. 106 from the 4th grade through the sixth grade. However, in the 1947-48 school year my class did the 5th and 6th grade in one year which resulted in my starting the 7th grade at age 11.
I remember the courtyard but most of all, I remember the attic. Our teacher, Miss Helen Rutledge would take us up there on rainy or snowy days and we would have "music appreciation".
The walls were lined with pictures of musical instruments and in one corner of the room was a large victrola (that's right - victrola). Miss Rutledge would play various pieces of classical music and ask us to listen and identify what instruments were being played. Some of the songs I remember are Barcarole, Humoresque (by Dvorak), Swan Lake, Night on Bald Mountain, Moonlight Sonata - and more. I owe my appreciation of classical music to that lady and to that experience since I had never heard classical music at home.
I also remember many of my classmates names - Rosemary Schultz (my first girlfriend), Benedict Martino, Duane Bosling, Etta Koeing, Frances McGowan. Hey, as I look back on it, it was one of the best and most fruitful learning periods of my life.
What championships did the Philadelphia sports teams win in the 1980's?
- Philadelphia Phillies - (1980 World Series Champions)
- Philadelphia 76ers - (1982-83 NBA Champions)
What was one result of the rise of cable television in the 1980s and 1990s?
People had more channels to watch for news and entertainment
Was there a Kool Jazz festival in Atlanta in the 1980's?
In the 1980's, the Kool Jazz Festival was held in the city of Atlanta at the Atlanta Fulton County Stadium. The Jazz Festival is now held in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio every year.
In 1980's what was the name of the childrens pizza place featuring a singing ape?
You're thinking of "Showbiz Pizza". It had a large singing anamatronic ape on the keyboard as the stage show, as well as a cheerleading dog and other instrument playing animals. This franchise was bought out by "Chuck-E-Cheese" and the stage show was converted into other animals with Chuck-E as one of them.
What does glasnost mean in russia?
It means publicity, or openness. When Mikhail S. Gorbachev (1931-) became general secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in March 1985, “perestroika” (“restructuring”) and “glasnost” (“openness”) programs resulted in changes to the economy , internal affairs and international relations.
What was the cause of the military overthrow of nigeria's government in the 1980's?
a fall in oil prices on the world market.
Social composition is the overall aggregate of all population demographics over a given sample or defined area. Social composition includes the demographics of age brackets, self-identification of faith, gender, and national background, income, and political affiliation.
Which company created the most used networking software in the 1980s?
In 2012, it is unclear, as this is only February. We won't know until Jan 2013
Due to the large number of people with that name, it will be just about impossible to answer. And Wikianswers does NOT have a link to police crime reports.
How many children did Marybeth Tinning kill?
7 (including an adopted child)
First was 2 year old Joseph, then 4 year old Barbara, then 5 month old Nathan, then 3 month old Mary Frances, then 4 month old Jonathan, then her adopted child Michael whom was 2 years old, her last victim was Tami whom was 4 months old. She claimed their deaths as SIDS or convulsions. Her two children died in 1972 and 1973 from natural cause.
Joseph was murdered on january 20, 1972.
Barbara was murdered on March 2, 1972.
Nathan was murdered on September 2, 1975
Mary was murdered on February 22, 1979
Jonathon was murdered on March 24, 1980.
Michael was murdered on March 2, 1981.
Tami was murdered on December 20, 1985.
