The 1980? s was a decade of discoveries, explorations, tragedies, and new found interests in music and life. Regan and Bush take office consecutively, Apple and IBM introduced new lines of revolutionary computers, and the whole nation wondered Who Shot J. R. Music lovers found a new idol in the newly rediscovered Michael Jackson, and were introduced to the Material Girl, Madonna. The musical world also suffered a terrible tradgity at the death of John Lennon. Popular fashions included leg warmers and tight pants.
Tienanmen Square showed us the power of the human cause, and AIDS became a major epidemic. The box offices of the world were graced with many rising stars during the eighties and directors such as Lucas and Spielberg amazed audiences. Harrison Ford presented the last installment of the popular “Indiana Jones’ Trilogy, and the world marveled at George Lucas? “The Empire Strikes Back.’ Various movies premiered that would change the film industry, including “Rain Man,’ staring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise, “E. T. the Extra Terrestrial’ with Drew Barrymore, and “Back to the Future’ with Christopher Lloyd and Michael J.
Fox. There were also those memorable bombs, “Grease 2″ and “Earnest Saves Christmas.’ Lets just try to forget those, shall we? How many of us can remember siting back on a summer day, drinking a glass of Kool-Aid and watching reruns of “The A-Team,’ ‘Transformers,’ ‘Go-Bots’ or “Miami Vice’? Did you figure out Who Shot J. R. on “Dallas’? The 80? s were a time period of high political activity, a rebirth of old nations, new discoveries and moments of keeping one? s head held high in moments of tragedy. In 1980, American hostages were being held in the U. S.
The Term Paper on Argentina’s Economy after World War II
... the country's economy.While there is ample evidence suggesting that World War II increased the opportunities for Argentine industrialization and ... experienced any economic growth at all during the Second World War.Professor Diaz' argument is further supported by University of ... Publishers, 1969.Humphreys, R. A.. Latin America and the Second World War: Volume One 1939-1942. London: Athlone Press, ...
Embassy in Tahr an, Iran. President at the time Jimmy Carter lost popularity with Americans during this affair due to his failed rescue attempts. Also during this time period, we were reintroduced to the planet Saturn through the use of the Voyager space probs. Looking toward the heavens, but dangerously close to home, we found a giant hole in our ozone layer over the Antarctic.
Technology took a large step forward, introducing the home computer through IBM and Apple. Technology also took a turn to help humanity when we were introduced to the worlds first artificial heart. The recipient of this heart lived for an astounding 112 days. However, Technology has its downside. From the Challenger Space Shuttle explosion to the crashing of Pan-Am flight 103, the world suffered needless deaths.
Fortunately, the governments of the world learned from the terrible mistakes, and have begun to crack down on terrorist activities. The Government stepped up as well during this time to crack down on drug users, only to find increasing usage of certain drugs. The 1980? s were also a time of women taking their rightful places in a society dominated by men. For instance, Geraldine Ferraro being nominated for Vice- Presidency. We also find in other nations, new political leaders and ideas.
Perestroika and Glasnost were new programs that promote peace and the freedom of speech in the former Soviet Union. Both programs were set up by Mikhail Gorbachev, than leader of the USSR. In the 80? s many trends, fads and fashion ideas were started by popular music artists. M. C. Hammer started the trend of parachute pants while Madonna started a craze with red lipstick and platinum hair.
Cyndi Lauper was one of the first women to be seen with a shaved head and exotic hair color and Boy George introduced makeup on men and brought up questions of sexuality. The 80? s brought the beginning of hip hop and rap. Popular groups like Run-DMC and NWA who were one of the most popular rap groups set the trend of wearing heavy gold chains and name brand sneakers. Other popular trends were stone washed jeans, usually torn with holes, tight leggings with T-shirts and tube socks, sweaters off the shoulder with tank tops underneath, jelly shoes and head bands. Growing fads included Cabbage Patch dolls, Garbage Pail Kids, Alf dolls, On-Board signs and Charm bracelets. Hobbies that became popular in the 80? s included roller-skating and break dancing.
The Essay on Michael Jackson 5
Introduction: Perhaps no one has received this title in history "the king of pop", now a days many artist's have arisen and have performed but not as the king of pop known worldwide and in history, has dominated the world of pop as Michael Jackson. Born on August 29, 1958 to a strict working class family in Gary, Indiana. Michael Jackson has gone through personal scandal, family squabbles and ...
Many more young people started going to clubs while underage drinking became more popular. The 80? s introduced Heavy Metal, New Age, Rap and artists who would later become world icons. Two of these artists were Michael Jackson and Madonna. Michael Jackson started his solo career in the 80? s with “Beat It’ and later released the MTV number one song of the 80? s “Thriller.’ Madonna started her career in 1983 when she released her first single, “Borderline.’ Other popular Madonna songs included “Like A Virgin,’ ‘Papa Don? t Preach’ and “Like a Prayer.’ Both of these artists are now considered pop king and queen of the 80? s. MTV? s Top 15 Songs of the 1980? s 1. Michael Jackson- “Thriller’ 2.
Guns and Roses- “Welcome to the Jungle’ 3. Peter Gabriel- “Sledgehammer’ 4. Madonna- “Like a Virgin’ 5. The Police- “Every Breathe You Take’ 6. Dire Straits- “Money For Nothing’ 7. ZZ Top- “Legs’ 8.
U 2- “With or Without You’ 9. Van Halen- “Jump’ 10. Duran Duran- “Hungry Like the Wolf’ 11. Def Leppard- “Pour Some Sugar on Me’ 12.
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The Homework on Advantages Of Changing The High School Start Time
Advantages of changing the high school start time. Education is very important part of our life, so no wonder that our government focuses great attention on both: education process and the students being the integral part of good educational system. The modern school educates children with one objective in mind: their academic success. There are many committees investigating the option of a later ...
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