Queen

Time Capsule 1980s

By BreezyNL

  • Actor: Harrison Ford

    Actor: Harrison Ford
    1.Harrison Ford was born on July, 13, 1942
    2.Harrison Ford has most famously played Han Solo in the Star Wars films.
    3.He was born in Chicago, Illinois.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_Ford

  • Athlete: George Brett

    Athlete: George Brett
    1. He was a DH, 1st baseman, and 3rd baseman for the Kansas City Royals.
    2. His number is retired and he is in the Royals HOF. 3.George was born May 15, 1953 https://www.ranker.com/list/top-20-1980_s-best-mlb-players/allstar21

  • TV Shows: Saturday Night Live

    TV Shows: Saturday Night Live
    1. SNL currently has over 40 seasons.
    2. They start every episode of with one of the most well known phrase of all time. “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night.”
    3. The show has had over 145 cast members over the years of the show. https://www.thisisinsider.com/saturday-night-live-fun-facts-2018-9

  • 1980's Fashion

    1980's Fashion
    1. Ripped tights were very popular in the 1980s during the heavy rock/metal era. 2.Parachute pants in the early 80s these pants were tight with synthetic materials. These are also known as hammer pants.
    2. Mini skirts were skirts that stopped far above the knee in the 1980s. This was a very popular trend in the 1980s http://www.whenitwascool.com/parachute-pants-1980s

  • Toys

    Toys
    1.The Rubik’s cube got released in stores in 1980
    2.Each care bear had a name,a job, and a symbol assigned to it.
    3.The my little pony toy was designed after a popular cartoon TV show in the 80s.
    https://www.simplemost.com/1980s-toys-80s-kids-remember/

  • President: Ronald Reagan 8 years

    President: Ronald Reagan 8 years
    1. He was born February 6, 1911 and he died June 5, 2004
    2. Ronald Reagan died after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for close to a decade.
    3. Ronald Reagan was the 40th president of the United States and from 1981-1989 https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ronald-Reagan

  • Technology: Personal Computer

    Technology: Personal Computer
    1.The IBM PC was a very powerful computer for its time.
    2.The apple lisa in 1983 was the first successful computer to have a GUI and a mouse.
    3.Some PCs back then cost as much as $10,000
    https://www.pcgamer.com/personal-computers-1980s/

  • News Event: Michael Jackson Releases "Thriller"

    News Event: Michael Jackson Releases "Thriller"
    1.Michael Jackson released “Thriller” on December 2nd, 1983
    2. This was huge in the news as this song blew up as soon as it got released.
    3, Michael Jackson won the Grammy award for best male pop vocal performance with “Thriller.”
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thriller_(Michael_Jackson_album)

  • 1980s Artist

    1980s Artist
    1. Queen performed what many consider to be the best concert of all time at live aid in 1985 2.Elton John’s original name was Reginald Kenneth Dwight. In 1974 he legally changed his name to Elton John. 3.Michael originally made his name known as a part of the “Jackson 5,” which was a band made up of Michael and his brothers. https://www.songfacts.com/facts/elton-john

  • Movie: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

    Movie: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
    1.The budget for this film was $5.8 million.
    2.This movie has been nominated for 1 golden globe.
    3.
    The movie was released on June, 11, 1986
    http://mentalfloss.com/article/64957/15-fun-facts-about-ferris-buellers-day

  • Transportation: Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon.

    Transportation: Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon.
    1.It uses Diesel fuel
    2.
    Mercedes-Benz has released multiple “300” cars similar to this.
    3.
    It was produced from 76-85
    https://autoweek.com/article/classic-cars/mercedes-benz-w123-celebrates-40th-birthday