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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 January 19 1986 - The First PC Virus Known as The Brain Began Spreading

    On This Day January 19 1986 - The First PC Virus Known as The Brain Began Spreading

    On this day January 19 1986, the first widely recognized personal computer virus known as The Brain began spreading, marking a turning point in the history of home computing. Created by two brothers, the virus targeted IBM compatible PCs and spread through infected floppy disks, quietly altering...
  2. On This Day January 19 1983 - Apple Introduced the Lisa Computer

    On This Day January 19 1983 - Apple Introduced the Lisa Computer

    On this day January 19 1983, Apple introduced the Lisa computer, one of the first personal computers designed with a graphical user interface and a mouse for everyday users. The system represented a major shift away from text based commands, aiming to make computing more intuitive through icons...
  3. On This Day January 12 1986 - Florida Congressman Bill Nelson Flew Aboard Space Shuttle Columbia

    On This Day January 12 1986 - Florida Congressman Bill Nelson Flew Aboard Space Shuttle Columbia

    On this day January 12 1986, Bill Nelson took off from Kennedy Space Center aboard Space Shuttle Columbia as a payload specialist, becoming one of the few sitting members of Congress to travel into space. The mission represented a rare intersection of government leadership and the American space...
  4. On This Day January 9 1987 - Star Tours Opened at Disneyland

    On This Day January 9 1987 - Star Tours Opened at Disneyland

    On this day January 9 1987, Star Tours officially opened at Disneyland, introducing a groundbreaking motion simulator attraction inspired by the Star Wars universe. The ride placed guests inside a simulated space flight, combining large scale projection motion technology and immersive sound to...
  5. On This Day January 8 1982 - The Breakup of the Bell System Was Announced in the United States

    On This Day January 8 1982 - The Breakup of the Bell System Was Announced in the United States

    On this day January 8 1982, the breakup of the Bell System was announced in the United States when AT&T agreed to split itself into 22 separate subdivisions. The decision marked a historic shift in the American telecommunications industry, ending decades of centralized control over phone service...
  6. On This Day January 1 1983 - The Foundation of the Internet Was Invented

    On This Day January 1 1983 - The Foundation of the Internet Was Invented

    On this day January 1 1983, the foundation of the modern internet was established when ARPANET officially began using TCP/IP as its standard communication protocol. This transition allowed different computer networks to communicate with one another, creating a unified system that would...
  7. On This Day December 29 1982 - Dolby Introduced Surround Sound for the Home

    On This Day December 29 1982 - Dolby Introduced Surround Sound for the Home

    On this day December 29 1982, Dolby introduced surround sound for the home, bringing cinema style audio into living rooms for the first time. The development marked a major shift in how people experienced movies television and music at home, moving beyond simple stereo sound. The introduction...
  8. On This Day December 28 1981 - Elizabeth Jordan Carr Became the First IVF Baby Born in the United States

    On This Day December 28 1981 - Elizabeth Jordan Carr Became the First IVF Baby Born in the United States

    On this day December 28 1981, Elizabeth Jordan Carr was born, becoming the first baby in the United States conceived through in vitro fertilization. The birth marked a groundbreaking medical achievement and represented a major milestone in reproductive science and fertility treatment. Elizabeth...
  9. On This Day December 23 1986 - Voyager Completed the First Non Stop Around the World Flight Without Refueling

    On This Day December 23 1986 - Voyager Completed the First Non Stop Around the World Flight Without Refueling

    On this day December 23 1986, the Rutan Voyager aircraft completed the first nonstop flight around the world without refueling, marking a historic achievement in aviation and engineering. The journey proved that long distance global flight could be accomplished through innovation, efficiency...
  10. On This Day December 2 1982 – Barney Clark Became the First Person to Receive a Permanent Artificial Heart

    On This Day December 2 1982 – Barney Clark Became the First Person to Receive a Permanent Artificial Heart

    On this day December 2 1982 Barney Clark became the first person to receive a permanent artificial heart. The groundbreaking procedure represented a major medical milestone, demonstrating how rapidly advancing technology was reshaping possibilities in cardiac care. For the early 80s this...
  11. On This Day November 20 1985 – Microsoft Released Windows 1.0 to the Public

    On This Day November 20 1985 – Microsoft Released Windows 1.0 to the Public

    On this day November 20 1985 Microsoft released Windows 1.0 to the public. The launch marked a major shift in personal computing as users were introduced to a graphical interface designed to make computers more accessible and easier to navigate. Windows 1.0 offered features such as overlapping...
  12. On This Day August 12 1981 – The IBM Personal Computer Went on Sale in the United States

    On This Day August 12 1981 – The IBM Personal Computer Went on Sale in the United States

    On this day August 12 1981, the IBM Personal Computer officially went on sale in the United States, marking a major turning point in the history of computing. Known as the IBM 5150, the machine was introduced to the public as a serious, accessible computer for homes and businesses. It was the...
  13. On This Day: June 25, 1980 - The Sony Walkman Goes on Sale in the United States

    On This Day: June 25, 1980 - The Sony Walkman Goes on Sale in the United States

    On this day June 25, 1980, the Sony Walkman went on sale in the United States for 200 dollars, changing the way people listened to music forever. Originally released in Japan the year before, the compact cassette player allowed users to take their favorite songs on the go, complete with...
  14. On This Day: April 3 1981 The First Successful Portable Computer the Osborne Was Unveiled

    On This Day: April 3 1981 The First Successful Portable Computer the Osborne Was Unveiled

    On this day April 3 1981 the Osborne 1 was unveiled in San Francisco becoming the first commercially successful portable computer. Priced at 1,795 dollars the Osborne 1 came with a five inch screen a full sized keyboard and dual floppy disk drives all built into a compact briefcase sized case...
  15. On This Day: March 5 1981 Sinclair Research Released the ZX81 Home Computer

    On This Day: March 5 1981 Sinclair Research Released the ZX81 Home Computer

    On this day March 5 1981, Sinclair Research released the first British home computer, the ZX81. The ZX81 was designed to be an affordable and accessible personal computer, aimed at the growing home computing market. The computer was priced at 50 Euros for the uninstalled version and 70 Euros...
  16. Pete

    The Most Iconic Moments of the 80s

    I want to take a walk down memory lane and talk about some of the most iconic moments that defined the 80s. From music and movies to fashion and historic events, the 80s were packed with unforgettable moments that still resonate today. Here are a few to get the ball rolling: 1. Live Aid...
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    • 80s entertainment 80s history 80s movies 80s music 80s tech live aid concert mtv
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  17. Pete

    History Channel's Modern Marvels 80s Tech Video - Gadgets of the 80s

    This a great video made by the History Channel's about the 80s tech boom.
  18. B

    The 80s Tech Boom: A Decade of Digital Revolution

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article The 80s Tech Boom: A Decade of Digital Revolution. Please add to the discussion here.
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    • 80s tech 80s technology compact disc computers mobile phones video games walkmam
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  19. The 80s Tech Boom: A Decade of Digital Revolution

    The 80s Tech Boom: A Decade of Digital Revolution

    Before the dawn of the 1980s, technology had a relatively reserved presence in the average household. Radios, televisions, and landline telephones were the norm. Few could imagine (outside a comic book) the integration of computers and video games into everyday life. But as the 1980s rolled...
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