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Fashion
1) Statement leather dresses
These were paired with a smokey eye and fishnet stockings, showing a bold fashion look.
2) Neons/ bright colors
These were worn by GenZ and Millenials, which is who made them popular. Also was a big trend for models!
3) Shine and Glimmer
Paris Hilton is the reason this style of hair is popular, and the styling of high sequined tops and jeans.
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Transportation
1) These were sold 271,322 in 1980.
2) The 2 door sedan was the most popular in 1980.
3) Ford Mustangs are in the category for classic cars.
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Actor
Tom Cruise
1) He won three Golden Globe Awards.
2) Tom Cruise is known as a Hollywood Star.
3) Tom was born in New york.
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TV shows
Flo
1) It is a sitcom with 2 seasons.
2) It is about a woman who opens a diner in her hometown Cowtown, Texas.
3) Flo, the main character is now 53 years old.
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Sports figure
Micheal Jordan
1) Known as one of the greatest NBA stars in 1980.
2) Micheal Jordan grew up in North Carolina.
3) After missing most of the season he scored 33 points or more after each game.
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Movie
Dressed to kill
1) This is a horror movie.
2) Robert Elliot was the villain in the movie.
3) Kate Miller played the protagonist in “Dressed to Kill.”
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Music
1) Micheal Jackson
Micheal Jackson was known as the most popular singer and dancer in the 1980s.
2) Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac was a British- American band that produced rock music and was very popular.
3) Queen
Another fun rock band. They are a British Band and 2 went to great schools before starting a band.
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Technology
Sony Walkman
1) The Sony Walkman was released in 1979.
2) The original Sony Walkman was made of metal while new versions are made of plastic.
3) The cassette tape was tiny and so was the player.
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Toys
1) Cabbage patch Kids
They were produced in the Coleco Industries in 1982 worth $10 - $30.
2) Game boy
The brand that made “Game Boy” was Nintendo.
3) Pound Puppies
Pound puppies were $17.99 dollar toys and inspired the tv show, “Pound Puppies.”
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US President Jimmy Carter
1) He was the 39th president.
2) He was the president from 1977 to 1980.
3) He was apart of the new right/conservative wing of the Republican Party.
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News Event Ted Turner launches CNN
This happened in June when Ted Turner wanted to show his vision for the internet with everyone.
He said he hoped his network of CNN would bring people together and permit kindness and peacefulness.
His vision was nonstop news everyday, for people who missed it or wasn’t aware with what was going on.
https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2020/05/29/cnn-first-day-on-air-vault-orig.cnn-business