And that's the way it is. 45 years ago today, Walter Cronkite’s last broadcast as anchorman of the CBS Evening News (1962-1981) aired. #80s #80sTV #80shistory #WalterCronkite

40 years ago today, the Space Shuttle Challenger broke up 73 seconds into its flight, killing all seven crew members aboard (1986). #80s #80shistory #Challenger

As a Gen-Xer, I’m proud of the anxiety/trauma I dealt with growing up. Here’s a partial list. Day 1 - The Cold War. #70shistory #80shistory #ColdWar #CCCP #GenX

45 years ago today, John Lennon was shot and killed outside his apartment building in New York City (1980). #80s #80shistory #JohnLennon

45 years ago yesterday (1980), Led Zeppelin disbanded officially following the tragic death of drummer John Bonham. #80s #80shistory #80smusic #LedZeppelin

40 years ago today, Microsoft Windows Version 1.01 was released (1985). #80s #80shistory #80stechnology

45 years ago today (1980), Ronald Reagan was elected as the 40th President of the United States. #80s #80shistory #RonaldReagan

40 years ago today (1985), the first Blockbuster Video Store opened in Dallas, Texas. #80s #80shistory #Blockbuster

40 years ago today (1985), the Nintendo Entertainment System was released in test markets in North America. Included with the NES was the debut of Super Mario Bros. #80s #80shistory #80svideogsmes #SuperMarioBros40thAnniversary

40 years ago today, Duck Hunt was released in North America (1985). #80s #80svideogames #80shistory

45 years ago today (1980), Pac-Man was released in the United States. #80s #80shistory #PacMan

40 years ago today (1985), Rock Hudson died from AIDS-related complications. The disclosure of Hudson's AIDS diagnosis provoked widespread public discussion and had an immediate impact on the funding of medical research related to the disease. #80shistory #RockHudson

Wakey Wakey! That was a scary time. Have a great week everybody! #80s #80shistory #MondayFunnies

40 years ago (yesterday), after just 79 days, Coca-Cola Classic returned after the debacle that was New Coke (1985). #80s #80shistory #CocaCola

Live Aid at 40 episode 1 - ClumpHD The documentary Live Aid at 40 episode 1 charts the extraordinary journey from a shocking news report to a global music phenomenon.

What can a broken guitar and some righteous anger do? Apparently… change the world. Live Aid at 40 Episode 1 is out. A gripping start to a global movement.
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#BandAid #80sHistory

This Pride, we honor the queer icons of the 1980s — legends who made noise, made history, and made us visible. From @madonnachat.bsky.social’s stage defiance to ACT UP’s street protests, their legacy is why we’re here today 🌟

#80shistory #madonna #protests #legacy

40 years ago this week (1985), U.S. Route 66 was officially removed from the United States Highway System. Portions of the road have been designated a National Scenic Byway by the name "Historic Route 66", like this section in Victorville, CA. #80s #80shistory #Route66

45 years ago today (1980), the Walkman went on sale in the United States. #80s #80shistory #Walkman

45 years ago today, May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington State erupted. It remains the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in U.S. history. #80s #80shistory #MountStHelens

The 1980 American Express Christmas catalog featured 24-karat gold-plated DeLoreans for $85,000 each. Only 2 sold out of 100 planned—ultimate car flex! #DeLorean #80sHistory #CarCollecting www.deloreanmuseum.org/gold-delorea...

45 years ago today (1980), the first Showbiz Pizza Place opened in Kansas City, Missouri. #80s #80shistory #ShowBizPizzaPlace

“Do you believe in miracles? Yes!”
45 years ago today, the Miracle on Ice hockey game between the USA and Soviet Union was played during the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY. Spoiler Alert, the US beat the heavily favored Soviets. #80s #80shistory

45 years ago today, Americans realized the power of actually STOPPING a Russian advance on our home soil.
#miracleonice #usaolympics #80shistory

John Cleese Saved My Life!, by Scott Berndt—Book Review - Bookshelfie In "John Cleese Saved My Life!: ...And Other True Tales of Pop, Politics, and Prayer," Scott Berndt pens a personal memoir that explores how the cultural

Big thanks to @bookshelfie.bsky.social for the recent review of my book! See my website www.scottberndt.com for more info.

#memoir #nonfiction #booksky #montypython #GenX #80smusic #80spopculture #80shistory #80s #writersofbluesky #bookreviews #mtv #minnesotaauthors #ushistory

I just wanted to drop a post here to announce the release of my book. More info at www.scottberndt.com. I’d be grateful for any and all reposts!
#memoir #nonfiction #booksky #montypython #GenX #80smusic #80spopculture
#popularhistory #80shistory #1980s #writersofbluesky #bookrelease

45 years ago this week (1980), six American diplomats escaped Iran using Canadian passports and a fake film crew. The daring escape became known as the "Canadian Caper”. It was later dramatized in the 2012 film Argo. #80s #80shistory #IranHostageCrisis

On this day in 1980, the San Francisco Chronicle debuted Gary Larson's Far Side comic! 🎉🐄 This quirky series turned into a global sensation, making millions laugh! What's your favorite Far Side moment? 🤣✨ #thisdayinhistory #80sHistory #GaryLarson

35 years ago today, The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas opened (1989). It closed this past July to make way for the Hard Rock Las Vegas. #80s #80shistory

35 years ago today (Nov. 9, 1989), the border between East and West Germany was opened, and the Berlin Wall ceremoniously came down. It marked the beginning of the end of the Cold War. #80s #80shistory #ColdWar