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U.S. President (1980)
https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2012/oct/15/us-presidents-listed 1)Jimmy Carter was born on October 1, 1924.
2)Served for four years, 1977 to 1981.
3)Jimmy Carter founded the “Carter Center,” which has played a role in human rights and disease. -
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1980 Toys
https://www.metv.com/lists/10-totally-awesome-christmas-toys-we-had-to-have-in-the-1980s
1)Star Wars action figure: Many know, Star Wars action figures have sold very well since the the release of the first movie in 1977.
2)Transformers: Comic book writer and artist of Transformers, Bob Budiansky, had a habit of embedding pop culture into the character.
3)Rubik’s Cube: At first the Rubik's Cube was called the “Magic Cube,” but in 1980 changed the name to the “Rubik's cube.” -
Transportation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_bus 1)Owned, leased, operated by a school/school district. It is regularly used to transport students to and from school, or school-related activities.
2) The distinct paint color school buses are fitted with exterior warning lights and multiple safety devices.
3)Wayne Corporation started producing the first school wagons in Indiana, in the late 1880s. -
1980 Fashion
https://www.southernliving.com/fashion-beauty/80s-fashion-trends 1)“Members Only Jackets” labeled people. Without one, you were labeled a dork. The jacket was created in 1975 and introduced to America in 1980.
2)A few items had made their way back in 2017.
3)People wore shoulder pads to give a certain vibe; power. To have power, you need to look dangerous, and the shoulder pads helped. -
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Music
https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/top-10-80s-pop-stars/ 1)The popularity of music videos helped give rise to music stars.
2)The 1980s are known for music artists, who had achieved one or two successes
3)Hip hop and rap music gained attention in the mainstream in the mid to late 1980s -
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Technology
https://www.sofasandsectionals.com/history-of-nintendo-entertainment-system
Nintendo Entertainment System 1986
1)The Nintendo Entertainment System has lots of different types of names.
2)Created some of the biggest gaming characters of all time.
3)Will save and never delete your progress. -
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Movie: The Terminator
http://mentalfloss.com/article/65746/25-indestructible-facts-about-terminator
1)Cameron, the director, disowned Piranha II and considers The Terminator his first film.
2)The filming schedule had to be scrapped and delayed for nine months, while Schwarzenegger went off to film another movie. 3)Cameron and Winston, the designer, would send design sketches about what the Terminator would look like, the final design was the same sketch that Cermeron made after his nightmare. -
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Actor or Actress: Eddie Murphy
https://www.cnn.com/2015/12/24/us/eddie-murphy-fast-facts/index.html
1)He was nominated for a Grammy Award and one.
2)Eddie Murphy had done a musical, “Whatzupwitu,” with Michael Jackson.
3)He is an American comedian, actor, writer, singer, and director. -
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TV or Radio Show: The Twilight Zone
https://www.metv.com/lists/11-timeless-facts-about-the-twilight-zone
1)In the 1960’s, if you were an amature writer, or even just a fan, you could send in a script, that would be considered for an episode.
2)Many actors had appeared on the show, but only one has appeared in every season.
3)A stunt helicopter crashed on set and killed three actors. One adult and two children. -
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Sports Figure: Joe Montana
https://www.biography.com/people/joe-montana-9412332 1)Montana was in Super Bowls XIX, XXIII, and XXIV, he earned MVP honors in two of those victories.
2)He was named MVP of San Francisco's 26-21 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl XVI.
3)Near the end of his second season, Montana proved to be an excellent quarterback. With the ability to keep plays alive and remain calm -
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1980 News Event
https://www.thoughtco.com/1980s-timeline-1779955 Soviet Union shot down a Korean airliner. 1983 1)That September the Soviet Union shot down a Korean airliner, killing everyone aboard.
2)Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, inspired young and old when she rode the space shuttle.
3)A month later, a U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, was blown up by terrorists, killing 63 people.
