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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 major events occurred in the 1980's?
That's a little too narrow of a question. Could you broaden it a little please?
Who was the most popular band of the 1980s?
That's between these:
Iron Maiden
AC/DC
Judas Priest
Van Halen
Motorhead
Queen
Guns N Roses
What are the timing marks for a 1980 chevette?
ignition timing marks are on front cover above crank pully. Timing belt marks, above crank gear at 2 o'clock position there is a notch, and top cam gear has hole which lines up with hole in cover with 1\8 drill bit.
What military conflict took place between August 24 1982 and July 31 1984?
The Lebanese Civil War. Marines were deployed to Beirut. Later the Marine's barracks at the airport was hit by a suicide bomb. There were many casualties. The US pulled out of Lebanon in 1984.
The entire situation was odd. Marine Amphibious Units were present and directly involved in the city, touring sites, engaging local commanders and training multinational forces. There is a published story about a heroic Marine standing in front of a tank stopping it to prevent a firefight between Lebanese and Israeli soldiers.
Remember and honor those to stand face first against the odds to prevent bloodshed.
What country was invaded by the US in 1989?
Operation Just Cause was the U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989. The reason was to remove the general/dictator Manuel Noriega.
What was good about the 1980s?
the 1980s where famouse for its pop era mickel Jackson was one of the greatist hits in 1980s he was known as the king of pop "hope that helps"
What was the names of bars in baton rouge in the 1980's?
Murphy's, Sports Illustrated, The Bengal, Xanthus, Studebackers, CIlly's, Doc's, The Bayou, The Chimes, Fred's, Tabby's Blues Box, Thirsty Tiger, Cotton Club, Longbranch, Daiquiri Cafe, Panama Daq's,
What did Edwin Booth change his name to?
edwin thomas booth the 19th century actor never changed his name, though he never used his middle name professionally.
What were the popular strollers in the late 1980s?
I remember the Luv Buggy. Dont know who manufactured it.
What is the song Turning Japanese by the vapors about?
The singer is singing about pictures of his love.
David Fenton, who is the songwriter says that "Turning Japanese is all the clich̩s about angst and youth and turning into something you didn't expect to".
