Rewind to the decade of big hair and bigger ambitions.
Rewind to the decade of big hair and bigger ambitions. Our 1980s trivia quiz covers pop music, blockbuster movies, world events, technology milestones, and the defining moments that shaped a generation. Whether you lived it or studied it, this one's a blast from the past.
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A 1985 North Atlantic expedition led by Robert Ballard discovered the wreck of what famous ship 73 years after it sank?
Answer: Titanic
A classic 1984 Super Bowl commercial titled "1984" introduced what product to the public?
Answer: Macintosh Computer
Where did Mathias Rust land his Cessna in 1987?
Answer: Red Square Moscow
This 4-star general was President Bush's top military adviser from 1989 to 1993.
Answer: Colin Powell
In Stephen Spielburg's 1982 classic, E.T. watches a love scene from what film?
Answer: The Quiet Man
On June 3 & 4, 1989, the People's Liberation Army killed hundreds of pro-democracy supporters here.
Answer: Tiananmen Square
The 1983 holiday film, "A Christmas Story", memorably features a kitsch floor lamp in the shape of a what?
Answer: Woman's Leg
Which U.S. sports venue hosted events for both the 1932 and 1984 Olympics?
Answer: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Which company launched the game console NES in North America in 1985?
Answer: Nintendo
What color was the glove famously worn by Michael Jackson in the 1980s?
Answer: White