Time Capsule 1980s

The Empire Strikes Back (Movie)

May 21, 1980

1. The opening scenes of the movie were filmed in Norway
2. Rebel troops were played by Norwegian locals
3. Some sets were not finished in time for filming.

https://www.alltherightmovies.com/feature/30-interesting-facts-about-the-empire-strikes-back/

Robert Di Nero (Best Actor)

1981

1. He dropped out of high school to pursue acting
2. His first acting role was in the wizard of oz. He was 10 years old.
3. He gained 60 pounds for hit movie “Raging Bull”

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/554928/facts-about-robert-de-niro

Ronald Reagan Elected (President)

Jan 20, 1981

1. Ronald Reagan's favorite sport is golf.
2. 6’1 tall
3. Nearsighted since childhood

https://www.reaganlibrary.gov/reagans/ronald-reagan/facts-about-ronald-reagan

The first space shuttle Columbia (Big Event)

Apr 12, 1981

1. Completed 27 missions before complete disaster.
2. Left Earth for the last time in 2003.
3. Went a max speed 17400 mph.

https://www.space.com/19436-columbia-disaster.html#:~:text=Columbia%20was%20the%20first%20space,16%2C%202003.

Michael Jackson (artist)

1982

1. Michael Jackson was 5"9
2. Michael Jackson was born in 1958
3. He is from Indiana

https://www.musicinminnesota.com/31-facts-michael-jackson/

Cabbage Patch Kids (toys)

1983

1.They were originally called "Little People"
2. People got trampled trying to buy them
3. One model had to be recalled for eating the owners hair https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/516090/10-adorable-facts-about-cabbage-patch-kids

Joe Montana (Influential athlete)

Jan 20, 1985

1. He was nicknamed “Joe Cool” when he played.
2. He was also nicknamed “The comeback kid”
3. His favorite food is Meat and potatoes. https://www.britannica.com/facts/Joe-Montana

Jordan 1s (Fashion)

Apr 1, 1985

1. At retail they costed $64.99.
2. The Air Jordan 1 was designed by a unpopular Nike designer- Peter Moore. 3.Michael Jordan believed that they had 'the devil's colors

https://www.esquire.com/uk/style/g43495247/air-jordans/

Ferrari F40 (Transportation)

1987

1. First production car to use composite body panels.
2. The Ferrari didn't have a carpet in their car, so that it could be lighter.
3. Had body panels made of carbon and Kevlar.

https://www.yahoo.com/video/10-facts-might-not-known-190000902.html#:~:text=The%20Ferrari%20F40%20was%20a%20pioneer%2C%20using%20body%20panels%20made,to%20use%20composite%20body%20panels.&text=The%20notoriously%20stripped%2Ddown%20interior,to%20cut%20down%20on%20weight.

Full House (T.V. Show)

Sep 22, 1987

1. Kimmy was only supposed to be in one Full House episode.
2. Mary-Kate and Ashley would cry a lot behind the scenes.
3. Full house was originally called House of Comics. https://www.metv.com/lists/13-fulfilling-facts-about-full-house

Gameboy (Tech)

Apr 21, 1989

1. The console has a single speaker, but can also be used with headphones
2. The game boy had the most amount of gameplay compared to any other console. 3.The Gameboy is the first portable console to use game cartridges.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/21/nintendo-game-boy-25-facts-for-its-25th-anniversary