1980

Who was the President of the United States at the beginning of the 1980s?

• Jimmy Carter

• Ronald Reagan

• George H.W. Bush

• Bill Clinton

What major global event took place in 1980, involving athletes from around the world?

• Winter Olympics in Lake Placid

• Summer Olympics in Moscow

• World Cup in Spain

• Commonwealth Games in Edmonton

Which country boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow?

• United States

• United Kingdom

• Canada

• Australia

What was a significant technological advancement introduced in 1980?

• The first personal computer by IBM

• The launch of the Space Shuttle

• The introduction of the Sony Walkman

• The release of the first mobile phone

Which famous musician was tragically killed in 1980?

• Elvis Presley

• John Lennon

• Freddie Mercury

• Bob Marley

What was the name of the political movement in Poland that gained momentum in 1980?

• Solidarity

• Perestroika

• Glasnost

• Velvet Revolution

Which country experienced a significant revolution in 1980, leading to a change in government?

• Iran

• Nicaragua

• Philippines

• Afghanistan

What was the major environmental disaster that occurred in 1980 in the United States?

• Exxon Valdez oil spill

• Three Mile Island accident

• Mount St. Helens eruption

• Love Canal contamination

Which famous TV network was launched in 1980, changing the landscape of news broadcasting?

• CNN

• BBC

• Fox News

• MSNBC

What was the name of the treaty signed in 1980 to protect the ozone layer?

• Kyoto Protocol

• Montreal Protocol

• Vienna Convention

• Helsinki Accord