What were some big things in the 80s?
What were some big things in the 80s?
The 1980s. AIDS Crisis Timeline. Chernobyl. Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. History of AIDS. Challenger Explosion. Iran-Contra Affair. The Central Park Five.
What was trending in the 80s?
80s fashion was big on accessories. The trendiest items included scrunchies, leg warmers, fingerless gloves, plastic bangles, large funky earrings in neon shades, mesh accents, fanny packs and pearl necklaces.
What was the 80s decade known as?
This decade (group of ten years) is sometimes called the “Greed decade” in English speaking countries. Unlike the 1960s and 1970s, this is when the word yuppie was used to describe “young urban professionals” – young adults who lived in cities and started to get good jobs.
What was the most popular thing in 1980?
Walkman. Members Only jackets. Air Jordans. Merlin. Garbage Pail Kids. Trapper Keeper. Rubik’s Cube. Fisher Price Cassette Player.
What words were cool in the 80s?
Big time. Cheeuh! For sure. I kid you not. Most definitely. No doy. Word. Yes way.
What kids wore in the 80?
Corduroy slacks, sweater-vests, velour tops, and Western denim styled jeans and shirts were all popular boys’ clothing. Ruffled peasant blouses, lace-up and ruffle detail overalls, blouses with bows, monogrammed sweaters, tuxedo style corduroy pants and suspender skirts were all popular girls’ clothing.
