What political events happened in 1980s?

Ronald Reagan Elected President. CNN Begins Broadcasting.

  • Sandra Day O’Connor First Woman U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Iranian Hostages Released.
  • Falklands War.
  • Sally Ride First U.S. Woman Astronaut.
  • Macintosh Computer.
  • Mikhail Gorbachev Institutes Glasnost and Perestroika in USSR.
  • Challenger Explodes.
  • Iran-Contra Hearings.

    • What was happening in the US in the 1980s?

    During the 1980s, conservative politics and Reaganomics held sway as the Berlin Wall crumbled, new computer technologies emerged and blockbuster movies and MTV reshaped pop culture.

    What was America like in the 1980’s?

    Americans enjoyed many fundamental changes in their standard of living in the 1980s. One major transformation was the new, expanded role of television. Cable television, although available in the 1970s, became standard for most American households. This change ushered in a whole host of new programming.

    What was significant about the 1980s?

    Often remembered for its materialism and consumerism, the decade also saw the rise of the “yuppie,” an explosion of blockbuster movies and the emergence of cable networks like MTV, which introduced the music video and launched the careers of many iconic artists.

    Why was the 80s the best decade?

    The 1980s were a time of great pop culture including some of the best movies, music, TV shows, and toys of all time. It is the decade most often associated with nostalgia and the style, and memories of the decade, continue to live on.

    How was life in the 1980s?

    The ’80s were an exhilarating time for music, fashion, and culture. Young people were moving to big cities in droves and embodying the catchphrase “dress for success.” By day, many people were driven, successful, and put-together. By night, girls just wanted to have fun.

    What happened to the economy in the 1980s?

    The nation’s Gross National Product grew substantially during the 1980s; from 1982 to 1987, the U.S. economy created more than 13 million new jobs. However, an alarming percentage of this growth was based on deficit spending. Under Reagan the national debt nearly tripled.

    What war happened in the 80s?

    The Iran–Iraq War took place from 1980 to 1988.