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Major Cultural Events Through the 1980s and Early 1990s

Explore significant cultural and historical events that shaped the 1980s and early 1990s. From blockbuster movies like 'E.T.' and 'Ghostbusters' to the emergence of new technology like compact discs and the Sony Walkman, this collection highlights key moments. Notable figures like John Belushi, Michael Landon, and the marriages of Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain are featured. Discover how entertainment, politics, and groundbreaking discoveries influenced society during these transformative years.

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Major Cultural Events Through the 1980s and Early 1990s

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  1. When was it?

  2. All of the following events happened in what year?

  3. #1 • E.T. was the top grossing movie • Compact Discs were first introduced • John Belushi died 1981 1982 1983

  4. #2 • ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ was a top grossing movie • George Bush was elected President • Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pullman were married 1987 1988 1989

  5. #3 • The AIDS virus was discovered • G.I. Joe was a popular T.V. series • ‘Ghostbusters’ was the top grossing movie 1983 1984 1985

  6. #4 • ‘Terminator 2: Judgement Day’ was the top grossing movie • Michael Landon died • The Jerry Springer Show aired 1991 1992 1993

  7. #5 • The ‘A-Team’ was a popular T.V. Series • ‘Return on the Jedi’ was a top grossing movie • The final Episode of M*A*S*H* aired 1983 1984 1985

  8. #6 • ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ was the top grossing movie • Macaulay Culkin was born • the Sony Walkman was introduced 1978 1979 1980

  9. #7 • Zachary Walker Hanson was born • ‘Back to the Future’ was the top grossing movie • ‘Punky Brewster’ was a popular T.V. series 1983 1984 1985

  10. #8 • Kevin Costner received Academy Award for ‘Dances with Wolves’ • Beverly Hills 90210 aired on T.V. • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The movie came out 1990 1991 1992

  11. #9 • Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain were married • ‘Mad about you’ was in it’s first season • ‘Aladdin’ was the top grossing film 1991 1992 1993

  12. #10 • Space Shuttle ‘Challenger’ Exploded • ‘Top Gun’ was the top grossing movie • Oprah Winfrey Show was in it’s first season 1986 1987 1988

  13. ANSWERS

  14. #1 • E.T. was the top grossing movie • Compact Discs were first introduced • John Belushi died 1982

  15. #2 • ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ was a top grossing movie • George Bush was elected President • Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pullman were married 1988

  16. #3 • The AIDS virus was discovered • G.I. Joe was a popular T.V. series • ‘Ghostbusters’ was the top grossing movie 1984

  17. #4 • ‘Terminator 2: Judgement Day’ was the top grossing movie • Michael Landon died • The Jerry Springer Show aired 1991

  18. #5 • The ‘A-Team’ was a popular T.V. Series • ‘Return on the Jedi’ was a top grossing movie • The final Episode of M*A*S*H* aired 1983

  19. #6 • ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ was the top grossing movie • Macaulay Culkin was born • the Sony Walkman was introduced 1980

  20. #7 • Zachary Walker Hanson was born • ‘Back to the Future’ was the top grossing movie • ‘Punky Brewster’ was a popular T.V. series 1985

  21. #8 • Kevin Costner received Academy Award for ‘Dances with Wolves’ • Beverly Hills 90210 aired on T.V. • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The movie came out 1990

  22. #9 • Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain were married • ‘Mad about you’ was in it’s first season • ‘Aladdin’ was the top grossing film 1992

  23. #10 • Space Shuttle ‘Challenger’ Exploded • ‘Top Gun’ was the top grossing movie • Oprah Winfrey Show was in it’s first season 1986

  24. Bonus: • Clint Eastwood was born • the planet Pluto was discovered • Gene Hackman was born 1930 1931 1932

  25. Bonus: • Clint Eastwood was born • the planet Pluto was discovered • Gene Hackman was born 1930

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