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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 on 19-07-1989?
United Airlines flight 232 originating out of Denver headed for Chicago's O'Hare airport experienced a catastrophic structural engine failure that cut through all three redundant hydraulic systems on the plane making it virtually impossible to fly. Only able to execute left turns and gain and decrease altitude and speed through pushing and backing off the throttle controls, the flight crew crashed the plane on landing at Sioux City, Iowa resulting in the deaths of 111 of the 296 people on board. In spite of this, the fact that so many lives were saved was a testament to the ingenuity and skill of the cockpit crew that day.
Joe Carter, playing for the Cleveland Indians, had hit three home runs in a single game for the fourth time in his career.
Former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Donnie Moore shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide. He was despondent over a pitch he threw to Dave Henderson of the Boston Red Sox in the 9th inning of a playoff game that would have sent his team to the 1986 World Series. Although, the home run did not decide the game, he would be haunted by it the rest of his life.
The Very Reverend Michael Mayne, Dean of Westminster Abbey, announced that the ashes of Sir Lawrence Olivier would be buried at the Abbey at poet's corner.
Who is from the Atlantic provinces that is famous?
The most famous people from the Atlantic Provinces are Prince Edward Island's Stompin' Tom Connors, and Nova Scotia's Anne Murray and Hank Snow.
How much are 1960s magazines worth?
People collect almost anything: Cars, Model Cars, Miniature Cars, Toy Ships, License Plates, Dishes, Coffee Cups, Guns, Fishing Poles, Fishing Lures, Bottles, Bottle Caps, Stamps, Vases, Pottery, Rocks, Butterflies, Insects, Flags, Paintings, etc...and Books; Magazine collectors are mostly unheard of, they being mostly book collectors. Magazines, also called PERIODICALS, are considered "throw aways" by book people, in the same category as "newspapers." However, don't discard your Periodicals (Magazines)...remember nearly everything is collectible; as an old saying goes, "one man's treasure, is another man's junk." Scan the web for "magazine/periodical" collectors; most magazine collectors may not be collectors of the magazine by themselves, but will be specialized collectors of "First Editions", and/or subject specific periodicals such as: Golfing Magazine, Fishing Magazines, Car Magazines, Ship Magazines, Surfboard Magazines, Boating Magazines, etc. News worthy event type magazines such as the old 1960's LIFE, LOOK, & TIME type magazines might have some specific collectors out there somewhere. Book Collection shows, sometimes have magazines (usually hidden away under the table in boxes). If you come across any magazines that famous writer's used to contribute articles to, such as Jack London...which are no longer in print, those would probably have a much higher value rate to collectors...those types were published prior to 1916.
Who was sally o brien in the harp ads in the 1980s?
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How much did a new car cost in the 1980s?
It's almost exactly the same as today, but a little cheaper of course here's some deeper details
A generic economy car: 14,000 to 18,000
A luxury sedan:20,000 to up to even over 30,000
An SUV:18,000 to 30,000
A sport sedan :19,000 to 25,000
A high powered sports car: 65,000 to 200,000
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The Auburn System was a pioneering experiment in what?
It was an experiment in solitary confinement in prisons. This was an experiment in the Mass Prison Era of 1825-1876. Solitary Confinement was the basis for the Pennsylvania System and the Auburn System was what put an end to the Pennsylvania system.
List all TV detective showsfrom the 1980's?
# I can start with a few.... # Cat and Dog # The Rockford Files # Petrocelli # Columbo # Kojak # Cagney and Lacey
How did Reagan political composition the political climate of the 1980's?
to get gorbachev to tear down the walls
Why did the birth rate decrease during the late 1980's?
From the beginning of the 1980s, Chinese government pushed forward the one-child policy throughout the whole country, thus its effect appeared gradually at the end of that decade.
Rosemarys Baby
What were the living conditions like in the 1980's of china?
Before 1949 china faced extreme poverty. However, the living standard of china became much better during 1980s as a result of the economic reforms, but still lower than that of industrialized countries.
Who was number 65 for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1980s?
Guard Kurt Peterson wore #65 from 1980-1985. Center Gary Westbury wore #65 in 1987. Offensive lineman Bob White wore #65 in 1988-1989.
Events of the 1980's : CNN started ( June 1, 1980)
John Lennon was killed ( December 8, 1980)
Carter lost his re-election (November, 1980)
Iran Hostage crisis (began (November 4, 1979 - January 20, 1981)
Mount St. Helen's erupts (May 18, 1980)
Ronald Reagan shot (March 30, 1981)
Sandra Day O'Connor becomes the first female justice of the Surpreme Court (September 25, 1981)
Pope John Paul II shot (May 13, 1981)
Live Aid (first held July 13, 1985)
Mexico City Earthquake (September 19, 1985)
Space Shuttle Challenger explodes (January 28, 1986)
Halley's comet was visible (perihelion February 9, 1986)
Chernobyl disaster (April 26, 1986)
Baby Jessica was rescued ( October 16, 1986)
Black Monday on the stock market (October 19, 1987)
Exxon Valdez oil spill (March 24, 1989)
San Francisco earthquake (Loma Prieta, October 17, 1989)
Hurricane Hugo ( landfall in SC Septemebr 22, 1989)
What are some sayings from the 1980's?
"Mr. Gorbachev tear down that wall!" Ronald Regan
"Do you believe in miracles?" Al Micheal's (sportscaster calling 1980 U.S. Olympic game)
"Read my lips, no new taxes." George Bush Sr.
"Just do it." Nike advertisement
"I'll be back." The Terminator
"Yippie tai yai yeh mother*%#@$*" Die Hard
"Where's the beef?" Wendy's advertisement
"Whacha' talkin' 'bout, Willis?" Different Strokes
"Eat my shorts!" from The Breakfast Club
