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  1. On This Day November 18 1988 – President Ronald Reagan Signed the Bill Allowing the Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers

    On This Day November 18 1988 – President Ronald Reagan Signed the Bill Allowing the Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers

    On this day November 18 1988 President Ronald Reagan signed a bill on this day in 1988 that expanded federal penalties and allowed the death penalty for certain drug trafficking offenses. This action was part of a broader national effort aimed at strengthening federal responses to drug related...
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  2. On This Day November 17 1981 – Over 30 Million Viewers Tuned In to Watch General Hospital for the Wedding of Luke and Laura

    On This Day November 17 1981 – Over 30 Million Viewers Tuned In to Watch General Hospital for the Wedding of Luke and Laura

    On this day November 17 1981, more than 30 million viewers gathered around their televisions to watch the wedding of Luke and Laura on the long running daytime series General Hospital. The episode became the most watched moment in soap opera history, turning the characters into cultural icons...
  3. On This Day November 17 1984 – Air Jordans Were Introduced to the Public

    On This Day November 17 1984 – Air Jordans Were Introduced to the Public

    On this day November 17 1984, the first Air Jordan sneakers were introduced to the public, launching one of the most influential footwear lines in history. Designed for rising NBA star Michael Jordan, the shoes brought bold style, comfort, and athletic performance to the court, immediately...
  4. On This Day November 16 1988 – Robin Givens Sued Ex Husband Mike Tyson for 125 Million Dollars

    On This Day November 16 1988 – Robin Givens Sued Ex Husband Mike Tyson for 125 Million Dollars

    On this day November 16 1988, actress Robin Givens filed a 125 million dollar lawsuit against her ex husband, heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, following a turbulent and highly publicized marriage. The lawsuit alleged emotional and physical abuse, making headlines across the country and...
  5. On This Day November 15 1985 – A University of Michigan Research Assistant Was Injured When a Package From the Unabomber Exploded

    On This Day November 15 1985 – A University of Michigan Research Assistant Was Injured When a Package From the Unabomber Exploded

    On this day November 15 1985, a University of Michigan research assistant was seriously injured after a package exploded in a computer science building on campus. The attack was later attributed to the Unabomber, who targeted universities and airlines throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. The...
  6. On This Day October 17 1989 - The 6.9 Loma Prieta Earthquake Struck the San Francisco Bay Area Live During the World Series

    On This Day October 17 1989 - The 6.9 Loma Prieta Earthquake Struck the San Francisco Bay Area Live During the World Series

    On this day October 17 1989, a massive 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area, shaking the region just before Game 3 of the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics. The broadcast cut off live on national television as the quake caused...
  7. On This Day September 29, 1988 – NASA Launched Their First Mission Since the Challenger Disaster

    On This Day September 29, 1988 – NASA Launched Their First Mission Since the Challenger Disaster

    On this day September 29, 1988 NASA launched the Space Shuttle Discovery on the STS-26 mission, marking the agency’s first mission since the Challenger disaster in January 1986. The launch represented a pivotal moment in the history of the space program, restoring confidence in NASA and...
  8. On This Day September 12 1988 – Hurricane Gilbert Tore Through Jamaica

    On This Day September 12 1988 – Hurricane Gilbert Tore Through Jamaica

    On this day September 12 1988, Hurricane Gilbert struck Jamaica with devastating force, becoming one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the island in the twentieth century. With winds reaching up to 175 miles per hour, the storm caused widespread destruction, flattening homes, damaging...
  9. On This Day August 7 1981 – The Washington Star Ceased Publication After 128 Years

    On This Day August 7 1981 – The Washington Star Ceased Publication After 128 Years

    On this day August 7 1981, The Washington Star ceased publication after 128 years, ending one of the most historic runs in American newspaper history. Founded in 1852, the Star had long been a respected voice in the nation’s capital, known for its political reporting, editorial strength, and...
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    The 80s decade

    The eighties decade was a special time. Events that happened during that decade helped influenced us till this day. Sure it's safe to say that every decade has and will continue to do that but since this is an 80s community it's only natural that we focus on it. Aids = In 1981 Aids was made...
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