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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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Was not true about television since the 1980s?

Increased government control of channel selections

The major news networks grew to be stronger than ever

Conclusion of fashion?

I think that the fashion is important for things as interviews of work but is not such an important thing compared with the health since for not going to the mode you go away to dying.

There are people who thinks that the mode is an important aspect of the life and they spend a lot of money in clothes that in a few months are brokes or not him . In conclusion to spend a lot of money in clothes costs a sorrow

What method does 'OPEC' use to raise the price of oil?

OPEC uses supply and demand to determine prices. If they want to raise the price, they slow down production. The lower supply will equal higher prices.

Which events happened during the 1980s?

In 1985, mobile phones were launched in Europe.

In 1986 the Space shuttle "Challenger" explodes 73 seconds after liftoff.

In 1986 The Ukraine has a nuclear accident at the Chernobyl power plant.

In 1987 US President Reagan and Russian Premier Gorbachev sign a treaty to cut nuclear arsenal.

In 1988 there was a worldwide ban on commercial whaling.

In 1988 the world's longest tunnel opens between the islands of Honshu and Hokkaido in Japan.

In 1988 two-thirds of Bangladesh is hit by catastrophic flooding.

In 1988 more than 100,000 people die when Armenia is hit by an earthquake.

In 1989 the wall dividing East and West Berlin in torn down.

In 1989 students protest in China's Tiananmen Square.

How did people communicate in the 1980s?

Letters, telegrams, phones, a limited amount of e-mail, bulletin boards, radio, television and lots of other methods of communication were available in the 1980s.

What was the largest TV size in the 1980's?

Popular Science Sep. 1980 shows a 45 inch television set. This is the largest size my research has showed so far.

Where is the fuel filter located on a 1986 Toyota truck?

Obviously, very similar to the answer for the 1988 fuel filter. Damned if you dont have to replace these things about every 7 years. On an 87 you start at the gas tank and follow the line. But, after you get under there, by the back wheelwell passengerside, if you have to move forward you missed it. It is easy to find and easy to replace. This also applies to a 1988 Toyota Pickup. Just in front of the rear passenger tire.

What were the four parts of the CPA Exam in the 1980's?

I took the CPA exam in 1981 and the parts were as follows:

There were 5 parts to the exam and you were not allowed to use a calculator.

Practice - 4.5 hours

Auditing - 3.5 hours

Tax - 3.5 hours

Law - 3.5 hours

Theory- 3.5 hours

The exam was held over 2.5 days and in a room of several hundred test takers.

What disease first appeared in the 1980s?

aids (Aquired immune difficiency syndrome)

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How did a territorial dispute cause Argentina to engage in war in the 1980s?

Argentina believed and to this day believes that the Falkland Isles are theirs, however because the residents on the isle are British; Britain claims right of Sovereignty. Argentina invaded the island believing it to be a re-occupation of its own Territory, so England Sent a Naval Task Force to re-take the Island. Although neither side Officially declared War.

As of 2011, and as it has since the 19th century, Argentina shows no sign of relinquishing its claim. The claim remained in the Argentine constitution after its reformation in 1994.

Who starred in the 80s movie 'The Color Purple'?

This 1985 movie starred Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey.

What trend inspired the immigration policies in the 1980s in the 1990s?

The increasing flow of unauthorized immigrants from Mexico and Central America inspired the immigration policies in the 1980s and 1990s. This led to the implementation of stricter border enforcement measures and laws to control illegal immigration.

How much did Registered nurses make in the 1980s?

In the 1980s in home care, an RN earned $10 to 20 per visit hour (2 hour max), but it depended on the type of case. Generally, though, the wage was closer to $12 an hour.