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 th and politician and became the 40 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
th On March 30 , 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
th On June 18 , 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
th On January 24 , 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=kYvNiKw Wvhk 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=_MVo nyVSQoM 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=HV7A XRABSng 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=qvsgGti vCgs 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=WNNUcHRiP S8 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=D6g ABQFR94U 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=7 L8p7_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
nd On December 2 , 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=eH 3giaIzONA 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=dj V11Xbc914 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=1 k8craCGpgs 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