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This community is dedicated to the music, movies, television, games, radio, and pop culture that defined the 1980s. It is a place for people who lived the decade, as well as those who appreciate what made it unforgettable. Members use this forum to check in during live radio blocks, share weekly listening memories, and talk about what the music, shows, and moments of the 80s bring back for them. Guests are welcome to browse selected discussions, while full participation requires registration. If you would like to understand the intent behind this community and how it is curated, you can read more here: About This Community. Explore current conversations, share your memories, and take part in a community built around real 80s experiences.

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  1. On This Day February 3 1984 - Space Shuttle Challenger Was Launched to Deploy Two Communications Satellites

    On This Day February 3 1984 - Space Shuttle Challenger Was Launched to Deploy Two Communications Satellites

    On this day February 3 1984, Space Shuttle Challenger was launched on a mission to deploy two communications satellites, continuing the growing role of the Space Shuttle program in commercial and scientific space operations. The mission highlighted how the shuttle was being used not only for...
  2. On This Day February 2 1980 - Reports Surfaced That the FBI Was Targeting Corrupt Members of Congress

    On This Day February 2 1980 - Reports Surfaced That the FBI Was Targeting Corrupt Members of Congress

    On this day February 2 1980, reports surfaced that the FBI was targeting corrupt members of Congress as part of ongoing investigations into bribery influence peddling and abuse of power. The revelations drew national attention and reinforced public concern about ethics and accountability at the...
  3. On This Day February 2 1987 - Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart Admitted to Paying Prostitutes

    On This Day February 2 1987 - Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart Admitted to Paying Prostitutes

    On this day February 2 1987, televangelist Jimmy Swaggart publicly admitted to paying prostitutes, triggering one of the most widely publicized scandals in religious broadcasting history. The admission shocked followers and dominated national headlines, raising questions about hypocrisy...
  4. On This Day January 30 1982 - The First PC Virus Was Written by a 15 Year Old Student in Pennsylvania

    On This Day January 30 1982 - The First PC Virus Was Written by a 15 Year Old Student in Pennsylvania

    On this day January 30 1982, the first known personal computer virus was written by 15 year old Richard Skrenta from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Created as a harmless experiment, the program spread through floppy disks and displayed a simple message after a certain number of uses, marking the...
  5. On This Day January 29 1984 - President Ronald Reagan Announced His Candidacy for Re Election

    On This Day January 29 1984 - President Ronald Reagan Announced His Candidacy for Re Election

    On this day January 29 1984, President Ronald Reagan announced his candidacy for re election, formally launching his campaign to remain in office. The announcement came as the country emerged from economic challenges earlier in the decade, with Reagan positioning stability confidence and...
  6. On This Day January 29 1982 - CBS Evening News Aired a Report on America’s Growing Arcade Game Addiction

    On This Day January 29 1982 - CBS Evening News Aired a Report on America’s Growing Arcade Game Addiction

    On this day January 29 1982, CBS Evening News aired a segment examining what it described as a new American addiction to arcade video games. The report focused on the rapid rise of arcades across the country and growing concerns that young people were spending excessive time and money playing...
  7. On This Day January 29 1980 - The Rubik’s Cube Made Its International Debut in London

    On This Day January 29 1980 - The Rubik’s Cube Made Its International Debut in London

    On this day January 29 1980, the Rubik’s Cube made its international debut at the Ideal Toy Corporation in London, introducing the puzzle to audiences outside its country of origin. What began as a mathematical curiosity quickly captured global attention with its deceptively simple design and...
  8. On This Day January 28 1981 - President Ronald Reagan Helped Put an End to the 1979 Energy Crisis

    On This Day January 28 1981 - President Ronald Reagan Helped Put an End to the 1979 Energy Crisis

    On this day January 28 1981, President Ronald Reagan took action that helped bring an end to the 1979 energy crisis, signaling a shift in national energy policy at the start of the new decade. His approach emphasized deregulation and increased domestic production, aiming to stabilize fuel...
  9. On This Day January 28 1980 - The USCGC Blackthorn Capsized After Colliding With the Tanker Capricorn

    On This Day January 28 1980 - The USCGC Blackthorn Capsized After Colliding With the Tanker Capricorn

    On this day January 28 1980, the USCGC Blackthorn capsized after colliding with the tanker Capricorn, resulting in a tragic maritime disaster. The collision caused the Coast Guard cutter to overturn rapidly, leading to the loss of multiple crew members and marking one of the deadliest peacetime...
  10. On This Day January 28 1986 - Space Shuttle Challenger Exploded After Takeoff Killing All Seven Astronauts

    On This Day January 28 1986 - Space Shuttle Challenger Exploded After Takeoff Killing All Seven Astronauts

    On this day January 28 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after liftoff, killing all seven astronauts on board. The disaster unfolded live on television, shocking viewers across the world and bringing the U.S. space program to an abrupt halt. The tragedy marked one of the most...
  11. On This Day January 28 1988 - The Supreme Court of Canada Struck Down All Anti Abortion Laws

    On This Day January 28 1988 - The Supreme Court of Canada Struck Down All Anti Abortion Laws

    On this day January 28 1988, the Supreme Court of Canada struck down all existing anti abortion laws, ruling that they violated constitutional rights. The decision removed criminal restrictions and marked a major turning point in Canadian legal and social history. The ruling reflected broader...
  12. On This Day January 28 1982 - U.S. Army General James L. Dozier Was Rescued From Captivity in Italy

    On This Day January 28 1982 - U.S. Army General James L. Dozier Was Rescued From Captivity in Italy

    On this day January 28 1982, U.S. Army General James L. Dozier was rescued by an Italian anti terrorism force after being held captive by the Red Brigades. The rescue ended a tense forty two day ordeal that had drawn international attention and raised serious concerns about political violence in...
  13. On This Day January 27 1986 - Mark Harmon Was Named Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine

    On This Day January 27 1986 - Mark Harmon Was Named Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine

    On this day January 27 1986, Mark Harmon was named Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine, reflecting his rising popularity and clean cut leading man image during the mid 1980s. At the time, Harmon was widely recognized for his television and film work, embodying a confident but approachable style...
  14. On This Day January 27 1980 - Six American Diplomats Secretly Escaped Hostilities in Iran

    On This Day January 27 1980 - Six American Diplomats Secretly Escaped Hostilities in Iran

    On this day January 27 1980, six American diplomats secretly escaped hostilities in Iran, bringing a quiet but critical chapter of the Iran hostage crisis to a close. Hidden for weeks and moved under intense secrecy, their escape was carried out without public knowledge at the time, prioritizing...
  15. On This Day January 25 1980 - Paul McCartney Was Released From a Japanese Jail After Drug Arrest

    On This Day January 25 1980 - Paul McCartney Was Released From a Japanese Jail After Drug Arrest

    On this day January 25 1980, Paul McCartney was released from a Japanese jail after being detained for attempting to bring marijuana into the country. The incident occurred at the very start of the decade and resulted in McCartney spending several days in custody before being deported. The...
  16. On This Day January 25 1988 - Ronald Reagan Delivered His Final State of the Union Address

    On This Day January 25 1988 - Ronald Reagan Delivered His Final State of the Union Address

    On this day January 25 1988, President Ronald Reagan delivered his final State of the Union address, closing out a presidency that had defined much of the 1980s political landscape. The speech reflected on economic recovery national confidence and America’s role on the global stage as the decade...
  17. On This Day January 25 1980 - Black Entertainment Television Made Its Debut

    On This Day January 25 1980 - Black Entertainment Television Made Its Debut

    On this day January 25 1980, Black Entertainment Television made its debut, becoming the first television network dedicated specifically to Black audiences. Launched on cable television, BET provided programming focused on music culture news and entertainment that had been largely...
  18. On This Day January 25 1989 - Madonna Filed for Divorce From Sean Penn After Three and a Half Years

    On This Day January 25 1989 - Madonna Filed for Divorce From Sean Penn After Three and a Half Years

    On this day January 25 1989, Madonna filed for divorce from Sean Penn after three and a half years of marriage, bringing an end to one of the most closely watched celebrity relationships of the decade. Their marriage had been marked by intense media attention, controversy, and constant public...
  19. On This Day January 24 1989 - Ted Bundy Was Executed by Electric Chair at Florida State Prison

    On This Day January 24 1989 - Ted Bundy Was Executed by Electric Chair at Florida State Prison

    On this day January 24 1989, serial killer Ted Bundy was executed by electric chair at Florida State Prison, bringing an end to one of the most infamous criminal cases in American history. Bundy’s crimes and highly publicized trials had dominated headlines for years, making his execution a major...
  20. On This Day January 24 1984 - Apple Introduced the Macintosh Personal Computer in the United States

    On This Day January 24 1984 - Apple Introduced the Macintosh Personal Computer in the United States

    On this day January 24 1984, Apple released the Macintosh personal computer for sale in the United States, marking a major turning point in consumer technology. The Macintosh introduced a graphical user interface mouse based navigation and an emphasis on accessibility that set it apart from...
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