Test Your Memory Of The Decade Of Yuppies And New Wave!
Question 1/12
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In 1981, John Hinckley attempted to assassinate President Reagan in order to impress an actress. What actress?
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Jodi Foster
Jamie Lee Curtis
Question 2/12
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What television show ended in 1983 after 251 episodes?
Three's Company
Happy Days
MASH
Question 3/12
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What major city was plagued by a serial killer who targeted children?
Atlanta
Detroit
Baltimore
Question 4/12
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In 1988, what movie won an incredible nine Academy Awards?
The Last Emperor
Tootsie
The Passion of the Christ
Question 5/12
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The first World AIDS Day was observed in what year?
1984
1987
1988
Question 6/12
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In 1984, Michael Jackson's hair caught fire while filming a commercial. What was the commercial for?
Coke
Pepsi
Swatch watches
Question 7/12
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MTV was launched in what year?
1981
1984
1986
Question 8/12
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What notorious serial killer was executed in the electric chair in 1989?
John Wayne Gacy
Ted Bundy
Richard Ramirez
Question 9/12
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In a case that became emblematic of urban crime, the Central Park Jogger was attacked in what year?
1984
1987
1989
Question 10/12
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In 1980, a massive influx of Cuban immigrants into the US began. This was known as the:
Varadero Boatlift
Mariel Boatlift
Matanzas Boatlift
Question 11/12
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John Lennon was shot and killed outside his apartment in what year?
1980
1983
1986
Question 12/12
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The 1984 Summer Olympics were held in what city?
Miami
Baltimore
Los Angeles
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1
In 1981, John Hinckley attempted to assassinate President Reagan in order to impress an actress. What actress?
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Jodi Foster
Jamie Lee Curtis
2
What television show ended in 1983 after 251 episodes?
Three's Company
Happy Days
MASH
3
What major city was plagued by a serial killer who targeted children?
Atlanta
Detroit
Baltimore
4
In 1988, what movie won an incredible nine Academy Awards?
The Last Emperor
Tootsie
The Passion of the Christ
5
The first World AIDS Day was observed in what year?
1984
1987
1988
6
In 1984, Michael Jackson's hair caught fire while filming a commercial. What was the commercial for?
Coke
Pepsi
Swatch watches
7
MTV was launched in what year?
1981
1984
1986
8
What notorious serial killer was executed in the electric chair in 1989?
John Wayne Gacy
Ted Bundy
Richard Ramirez
9
In a case that became emblematic of urban crime, the Central Park Jogger was attacked in what year?
1984
1987
1989
10
In 1980, a massive influx of Cuban immigrants into the US began. This was known as the:
Varadero Boatlift
Mariel Boatlift
Matanzas Boatlift
11
John Lennon was shot and killed outside his apartment in what year?
1980
1983
1986
12
The 1984 Summer Olympics were held in what city?
Miami
Baltimore
Los Angeles
