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Power Dressing
Women in the workplace needed garments that were buisinesslike but elegant. Such as, tailored jackets with padded shoulders and suits in attention-seeking colors and pinstripes. The term has been used since the late 70s, and reflected the clothing styles favoured in the 80s. Picture link - http://thetimealliance.blogspot.com/2008/11/fashion-by-louisa-baccelli.html -
Ray-Bans
In the 80s Ray-Bans were worn in over 60 movies and televison shows. Ray-Bans first came out in the 30s but became popular in the 80s after Tom Cruise wore them in "Risky Buisiness" and Corey Hart sang about them in "Sunglasses At Night". Suddenly Ray-Bans were popular and the company could barely keep them in stock.
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Denim Jeans
Jeans were originally worn by people who lived and worked in the countryside. The word jeans comes from a kind of material that was made in Europe. They became popular because cowboys wore them in old movies. They finally became popular in the 80s because designers started making their own kinds of jeans. Picture Link - http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTM3hA05uTkeYtdpQ-HCo5ekHqf1xZl6w8ScQjvupJtFalIFu4A:www.rustyzipper.com/pics/253570.jpg -
John Lennon Shot Dead
John Lennon was born on October 9th 1940. John Lennon was a member of the Beatles group. He played the guitar. He was a very famous musician and was loved by many. He was shot by Mark Chapman outside of his house in New York.
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Pope John Paul II wounded by gunman
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Important because he was the pope and many catholics around the world saw it happen.
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Indiana Jones
Indiana jones Indiana Jones was a popular movie starring Harrison Ford. Indiana Jones was rated number 7 on the list of the 100 Greatest Movie Characters of all Time. Geogre Lucas created the character. The movie was directed by Steven Spielberg. In the movie Indiana Jones is trying to retrieve a golden idol.
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Calvin Klein
Known for its classic, American style, Calvin Klein had become an internationally celebrated design company. Calvin Klein was a popular designer that created fragrences and clothes, including underwear. Calvin Klein's line includes men and womens clothing. Picture link - http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRke6g_p63NHbuS05IeqaFUTkYEIJb8qX3FWG_QsxmF3L24UeS_:beyondbeautybasics.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/ckone.jpg -
John Belushi
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This is important because he was a famous movie actor. He died of a drug overdose.
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The Movie E.T.
E.T.
E.T. was a very popular movie. Directed by Steven Spielberg. This movie has won 4 Oscars. It is about aliens and how a boy finds one in his tool shed. It stared Henry Thomas.
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Princess Grace dies
More information about the big accident
This is important because she was the princess and suffered of a stroke. Her daughter was also in the car when it happened.
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Michael Jackson
More information about his album "Thriller"
This is important because it beat all previous records and sold 37 million coppies. He is a very famous singer
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Cabbage Patch Kids
Popular kids toy. It was the most wanted toy for Chirtsmas that year. They are dolls. They were created by Xavier Roberts and he put his signature on their butt. It was originally called Little People.
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Fitness Fashion
Fitness fashion was the new way to dress in the 80s. It involved people wearing leg warmers, ripped clothing, and large sweatshirts over tanktops.
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Karen Carpenter
More information about Karen
This is important because she is a very famous singer and died of heart faliure caused by anorexia nervosa
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Last Episode of M*A*S*H
Mash was the last episode of a very popular show. It was about the final days of the Korean War. The episode had 121.6 million American viewers. The Director was Alan Alda. The last episode was called Goodbye, Farewell and Amen.
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Rhinestone Glove
Michael Jackson started the trend (as well as the Moon Walk) when he performed on NBC as a Jackson 5 reunion. He said he wanted a style that was different than what anyone else had done. It effected what people wore on their hands from that day on. Picture Link - http://www.crystaline.eu/images/DMC-korean-swarovski-rhinestone-glove.jpg -
Margaret Thatcher
She was the first woman in Britan to become prime minister. She was prime minister in the 70's but was prime minister for a second term starting in 83.
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Madonna
More information about Madonna's album
Madonna is a very popular album because Madonna the singer of the album is very famous.
The album came out in 1983 and was a big hit
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Parachute Pants
Parachute Pants effected what people wore in the 80s. MC Hammer started the trend in one of his music videos. They became popular in the 1980s as a part of break dancing culture, which required clothing to withstand extreme movements. Read more: The History of Parachute Pants | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5076850_history-parachute-pants.html#ixzz2SWRXmhtI Picture link - http://www.liketotally80s.com/images/parachute-pants.gif -
Beauty Moles
Beauty Moles were started by famous actors and singers who drew a fake mole on their face. Beauty marks haven't always been known as attractive, in fact, for a time in history they were known as hideous and even bad luck. Picture link - http://i1.squidoocdn.com/resize/squidoo_images/-1/lens16420171_1292441341Facial_Mole.jpg -
Bruce Springsteen Born In America Album
It was the best selling item in 1984 in the US. It had a record tying string of 7 Top 10 singles. It tied with Michael Jackson's Thriller, and Janet Jacksons Rhythm Nation. It was recorded at The Power Station and The Hit Factory in New York. The lyrics expressed signs of hope in the daily fight of America.
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The Cosby Show
Stared Bill Cosby. It was a popular sitcom and a hit series. It was on for 8 seasons. It was about the Huxtable family living in Brooklyn.It was on NBC.
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The Breakfast Club
It was a very popular movie. Its about 5 teenagers who spend a day in detention and realize they are more than their sterotypes. The media referred to the five stars as the Brat Pack. Directed by John Hughes. It was rated R.
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Pretty in Pink
Directed by Howard Deutch. Sceenplay was by John Hughes. Its about a working class girl and she has a crush a rich boy. When they try and get together they get resistence from their respective social circles. It contained the group know as the Brat Pack.
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Banana Clips
Banana Clips were the new hip way to wear your hair if you were a girl. A banana clip has two sections with teeth like a comb that come together and clip around the hair. Picture Link - http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTLKC-IO4PA2NqMwXfRVPxcr3d94mx-PiGU8OqeuklalRrwFiu6ag:0.tqn.com/d/womenshair/1/0/C/E/-/-/bananaclip.jpg -
Mini Skirts
Mini Skirts were a skirt with a hemline well above the knees that is usually not longer than 10 cm below the buttocks. Mini Skirts effected what people wore from then until today. A women wearing a mini skrit was rarely seen in the 1970s. Picture Link - http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRrH8JVdLbyIx3lQR0lRZeHebht8awa8wny4rNNV4ZaZYfXDFNQ:www.artfire.com/uploads/product/0/850/99850/4699850/4699850/large/vtg_vintage_micro_mini_skirt_1980s_pleated_made_in_usa_preppie_chee____9cd3f820.jpg -
Oprah Winfrey Show
Oprah
She hosts a talk show. In 1986 it was the highest ranked talk show. It had 25 seasons. The show was very influential. The show recieved 47 Daytime Emmy Awards.
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