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Events of the 1980s

The Timeline of the 1980s highlighted the significant developments in the history of financial regulation against the United States and around the world. During the 1980s, conservative politics and Reaganomics held sway as new computer technologies emerged, the Berlin Wall crumbled, MTV reshaped the pop culture and some blockbuster movies.

Events of the 80’s

The first year of the decade was notable for political drama, cable T.V., and games that we couldn’t get enough of. Arcades were packed with people playing Pac-Man, a new video game. Some of those early gamers may have also been tinkering with a brightly colored Rubik’s Cube.

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Events in 1981

Homes and offices were starting to adapt to new technologies by 1981. If you had cable T.V., you were probably watching MTV after it debuted in August. At work, typewriters gave way to something called an IBM personal computer.

Events in 1982

The big news in 1982 was the news, when USA Today made headlines as the first nationwide newspaper, with its colorful graphics and short articles.

Events in 1983

The year that saw the birth of the Internet and volcanic eruptions and aircraft tragedies, as well as the first woman in space and the Cabbage Patch Kids holiday season craze.

Events in 1984

Michael Jackson’s moonwalking, the assassination of India’s prime minister, and The Olympics in Sarajevo were commemorated in 1984.

Events in 1985

Events in 1986

Events in 1987

Events in 1988

Events in 1989

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