The 1980s

Presidents of the 1980’s

Ronald Reagan

1. Ronald Reagan was president from 1981-1988,

2. Ronald Reagan was a Republican and was in office for 8 years.

3. He was originally an American actor

and politician and became the 40th

1980’s Events

Death of John Lennon

1. John Lennon was assassinated on December 8, 1980

2. He was shot in front of his New York home by crazed fan

3. He was a legacy music artist that evoked a range of emotions

Assassination Attempt on Ronald Reagan

On March 30th

, 1981 John Hinckley Jr.

attempts to assassinate President Reagan

Vietnam War Memorial

On November 13th, 1982, the Vietnam War Memorial opens in Washington, D.C

First Woman Astronaut

On June 18th

, 1983 Sally Ride

becomes the first American woman in space

Berlin Wall

On November 9, 1989 the Berlin Wall falls. It marked the falling of the iron curtain and the start of the fall of communism in Eastern and Central Europe.

Discussion Time

1. Do you remember these events?2. How did these events make you feel?3. How did you hear the news? The paper? The radio? The TV?

Inventions

Disposable Camera

This came into existence in 1986 by Fujifilm

Compact Discs

Sony and Phillips created the compact disc because cassettes degraded in quality over time

Macintosh

On January 24th

, 1984 Steve

Jobs introduces the first Macintosh computer

Windows

On November 20th, 1985 Microsoft introduces Windows for computers

Discussion Time

1. Do you remember when all these inventions came out?2. Do you remember your first compact discs?3. Did you use disposable cameras? Do you remember where you

first used it at?

T.V. Shows

The Dukes of Hazzard

● This show was aired between 1979-1985

● This is an american-comedy tv series starring Tom Wopat, John Schneider, Catherine Bach and Denver Pyle

● It had 7 seasons and 147 episodes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMI6etur0d4

Family Matters

● Aired between 1989-1998● Starring Reginald VelJohnson, Jo Marie

Payton, Jaleel White and many more ● 9 seasons and 215 episodes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYvNiKwWvhk

The A-Team

● Aired between 1983-1987● Stared George Peppard, Mr. T and

Dwight Shultz● Had 5 seasons and 98 episodes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MVonyVSQoM

Golden Girls

● Aired between 1985-1992● Had 7 seasons and 180 episodes● Starred Bea Arthur, Betty White and

Rue McClanahan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV7AXRABSng

Discussion Time

● Can you think of any other TV shows from the 80’s?● What was your favorite show during this time?● Who do you usually watch the shows with?

Movies

Back to the Future

● In 1985, Back to the Future starring Michael J. Fox was released

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvsgGtivCgs

Princess Bride

● This movies was released in 1987● It was directed by Rob Reiner● The stars of this movies was Cary Elwes,

Mandy Patinkin and Robin Wright

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNNUcHRiPS8

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

● This movie was released in 1986● Directed by John Hughes● Starred Matthew Broderick, Alan

Ruck and Mia Sara

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6gABQFR94U

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

● This was released in 1983● Directed by Richard Marquand

written by George Lucas● Starred Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford

and Carrie Fisher

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L8p7_SLzvU

Discussion Time

● Do you remember when these movies came out?● Did you go the movies to watch them?● What other movies came out during this time period?

Songs Released

Thriller

On December 2nd

, 1983 Michael

Jackson release “Thriller”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOnqjkJTMaA

I Wanna Dance With Somebody

● In 1987 Whitney Houston sang the song I Wanna Dance with Somebody

● Her approach to this song-which, when you break it down, is more about loneliness than love

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH3giaIzONA

Take On Me

● Take On Me by A-ha is the first and biggest hit by this Norwegian band.

● It was released in 1985● It won six MTV Video Awards

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djV11Xbc914

Don’t Stop Believin

● This song is sung by the music group Journey

● By now when you hear this song you either swell up with joy or wince in pain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k8craCGpgs

Discussion Time

● Do you remember these songs when they came out?● What was your favorite song from the 80s?● Favorite band? Singer?● What other bands/singers can you think of from the 80s?

Fashion

Women’s Fashion

● Bodysuits● Turtlenecks ● See-through layers● Structured Shoulders● Corset Belts

Men’s Fashion

● Baggy sweaters ● Bomber jackets● Hawaiian shirts● Double Denim ● Tracksuits

Discussion Time

● Do you remember these fashion statements?● Did you wear any of these styles?● What other styles can you think of that were in the 80s?

Hairstyles

Women’s Hairstyles

● Big hair ● Crimps, Curls and Perms ● Ponytails with Scrunchies ● Auqa-net Bangs

Men’s Hairstyles

● Jheri Curls ● Hi-top fade● Mullet ● “The real cool man” or

“the flow”

Discussion Time

● Did you have any of these hairstyles?● What was your favorite?● Would you ever bring any of these hairstyles back?

HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE 1980’S

Website Links

https://www.biography.com/news/john-lennon-death-timeline

https://www.nationalgeographic.com.au/history/the-80s-timeline.aspx

https://www.ranker.com/list/best-80s-tv-shows/ranker-tv

https://www.timeout.com/newyork/music/the-50-best-80s-songs

https://www.whowhatwear.com/eighties-fashion/slide8

https://manofmany.com/fashion/mens-fashion-trends/15-top-80s-fashion-trends-for-men