Can You Name The State Based On The Event From The 1980’s?

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In what state was John Lennon assassinated in 1980?
California
New York
Florida

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In what state was CNN founded in 1980?
Georiga
Florida
Washington

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In what state did a serial known as "The Night Stalker" create havoc in 1985?
California
Oregon
Texas

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What state did the Challenger Space Shuttle launch from in 1986?
New Jersey
Texas
Florida

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In what state did the Olympic Winter Games take place in 1980?
Utah
New York
Colorado

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Where was the World's Fair held in 1982?
Tennessee
Georgia
Alabama

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In 1987 the El Malpais National Monument was established in what state?
Arizona
New Mexico
California

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In 1988 the first patent for an engineered animal is issued to Harvard University researchers. Where is Harvard located?
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Connecticut

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In 1989 The Exxon Valdez crashes into Bligh Reef in what state?
California
Alaska
Hawaii

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In 1980 the Mt. St. Helens volcano erupted. In what state is Mt. St. Helen's located?
Oregon
Washington
Florida
Based on the results of this quiz, you are a true 1980's novice! While you may know the events of the 1980's, you're not quite sure which events happened in which state. While you're a history buff, the location of these events escaped you.

C+, 1980s Novice

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Based on the results of this quiz you are 1980's knowledgable! Not only do you know the events of the 1980's, but you've got a great deal of knowledge on where these historical events took place.

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Based on the results of this quiz, you are a 1980s expert! When it comes to the historical and cultural events of the 1980s, you truly know your stuff. Not only do you know these events well, but you know where they took place. Well done!

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The 1980's were full of historical and cultural events that changed the landscape of America forever. Do you think you can name the state based on the event from the 1980's? Take these 12 questions and find out!
1
In what state was John Lennon assassinated in 1980?
California
New York
Florida
2
In what state was CNN founded in 1980?
Georiga
Florida
Washington
3
In what state did a serial known as "The Night Stalker" create havoc in 1985?
California
Oregon
Texas
4
What state did the Challenger Space Shuttle launch from in 1986?
New Jersey
Texas
Florida
5
In what state did the Olympic Winter Games take place in 1980?
Utah
New York
Colorado
6
Where was the World's Fair held in 1982?
Tennessee
Georgia
Alabama
7
In 1987 the El Malpais National Monument was established in what state?
Arizona
New Mexico
California
8
In 1988 the first patent for an engineered animal is issued to Harvard University researchers. Where is Harvard located?
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Connecticut
9
In 1989 The Exxon Valdez crashes into Bligh Reef in what state?
California
Alaska
Hawaii
10
In 1980 the Mt. St. Helens volcano erupted. In what state is Mt. St. Helen's located?
Oregon
Washington
Florida

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