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Ted Turner Announces CNN / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ4qBBWv3b4
Ted Turner was the founder of the news channel we know today as CNN. He was the very first man to have made a successful 24 hour round news system during the early 80's. His news channel was announced and launched on the date of June 1, 1980 at the time of 6 p.m. EST. Rosenberg, Jennifer. “A Lot Happened During the 1980s.” Thought Co, www.thoughtco.com/1980s-timeline-1779955. -
52 Americans held hostage in Iran were Freed
During the year of 1979 52 American citizens were held hostage inside of an American embassy in Iran for 444 Days. There were many riots outside of the embassy wanting to get these Americans. While the American people were stuck inside they were trying their best to get ride of any hidden evidence that could have been found from the Iran citizens. The seeked help from the Canadians. Rosenberg, Jennifer. “A Lot Happened During the 1980s.” Thought Co, www.thoughtco.com/1980s-timeline-1779955. -
Michael Jackson released Thriller / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOnqjkJTMaA
Michael Jackson revolutionized music videos when he had released Thriller. This video of this song was different from any other types of music videos. This inspired many of the videos that we have had from the year 1982 - 2017. Rosenberg, Jennifer. “A Lot Happened During the 1980s.” Thought Co, www.thoughtco.com/1980s-timeline-1779955. -
The Cosby Show Debuts / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsddoySxOJo
The Cosby Show was one of the many popular shows back in the 80's. This show was a standup comedy that revolved around Bill Cosby. He is portrayed as a man trying to make it through life while handling his family. “The 80s Timeline.” National Geographic, 10 Apr. 2013, www.nationalgeographic.com.au/history/the-80s-timeline.aspx. -
Oliver Stone Wins Awards
Oliver Stone has won many awards for being one of the best directors. One of his most remembered awards was for a film called "Platoon". Oliver Stone has won Three awards in total and been nominated many more. “The 80s Timeline.” National Geographic, 10 Apr. 2013, www.nationalgeographic.com.au/history/the-80s-timeline.aspx. -
DNA First used to Convict Criminals
The very first time that these convictions through DNA happened, It was in the USA. David Vasquez was the very first one of these criminals that were found guilty through these DNA tests. And the first to be put to death on the "Death Row". This DNA system was also good for clearing up innocent victims and they were later freed from the Death Row. “The 80s Timeline.” National Geographic, 10 Apr. 2013, www.nationalgeographic.com.au/history/the-80s-timeline.aspx. -
Headbangers Ball Debuts
Headbangers Ball was a Television Show that was about a band in the late 80's. This Tv show was first shown on MTV by many. This show first went live on April 18, 1987. “The 80s Timeline.” National Geographic, 10 Apr. 2013, www.nationalgeographic.com.au/history/the-80s-timeline.aspx. -
U.S. and Canada sign free Trade Agreement
There were arguments about who would become Prime Minister and how they'd effect Canada. There were also scares for Canadian citizens about Canada becoming the 51st state due to Canada and its social programs. They later decided in debate about what should be done and they came up with a Cross Border Trade system. “The 80s Timeline.” National Geographic, 10 Apr. 2013, www.nationalgeographic.com.au/history/the-80s-timeline.aspx. -
Soviets Withdraw from Cold War
The Cold War one one of the most recognizable wars of all time. After a nine year occupation between each force the Soviet Union had finally decided to withdrawal from the war. This event caused the war to end which made many happy in the end. “Soviets Begin Withdrawal from Afghanistan.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/soviets-begin-withdrawal-from-afghanistan. -
Berlin Wall Falls / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK1MwhEDjHg
About a year later after the Cold War mony that were involved with the war had decided to take the Berlin Wall down for many. They held a special event with David Hasselhoff singing when the wall was being taken down. This gave freedom to move more and more places after the wall was taken down. History.com Staff. “Berlin Wall.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/cold-war/berlin-wall.
