What are important things that happened in the 1980s?

Answer 1

In 1980, Ronald Reagan became the 40th President. The 22nd Olympic Games were held in Moscow. The war between Iraq and Iran began.

In 1981, John Hinckley tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan.

In 1983, Shi'ite Muslims planted a bomb in the U.S. embassy in Beirut.

In 1985, Live Aid Concert raises over $600 million for the African famine relief.

In 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger explodes on takeoff. The world's word nuclear explosion at Chernobyl Power Station.

In 1988. Iran and Iraq accept a UN peace plan.

In 1989. The Berlin Wall falls allowing East and West Germany to reunite.

Answer 2

quite a lot... short list: soviet-afghan war (where the CIA trained guys like bin laden to fight the soviets), US invasion of Grenada, 1982 Lebanon War, official Canadian independence from the UK, the Challenger explosion, John Lennon assassination, attempted assassination of Reagan, Chernobyl, Exon Valdez, fall of the Berlin Wall, Lockerbie bomber, US barracks in Beirut were bombed, for more, check out wikipedia.

Answer 3

The Sharp decline of the Soviet Union , the Berlin wall begin tore down, all 3 presidential elections were huge landslides.

Answer 4

One of the United States greatest presidents, president Ronald Reagan was in office and was also the end to the cold war with Russia and the USSR.

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