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In the Soviet Union, the eleventh Five-Year Plan was initiated in 1981 during a period of economic stagnation that began in the late 1970s. The Plan was a near failure, as most of the targets were not met. With the ascent of Mikhail Gorbachev as General Secretary of the Communist Party, the twelfth Five-Year Plan sought to accelerate and restructure the Soviet economy through reforms to decentralize production and distribution systems. No American probes were launched to Mars in the 1980s, and the Viking probes, launched there in 1975, completed their operations by 1982. The Soviets launched two Mars probes in 1988, but they failed.

Burkina Faso tries alleged killers of iconic leader Sankara". Deutsche Welle. 2021-10-11. Archived from the original on 2021-10-11 . Retrieved 2022-12-01. Invasion of Grenada (1983) – a 1983 U.S.-led invasion of Grenada, triggered by a military coup which ousted a brief revolutionary government. The successful invasion led to a change of government but was controversial due to charges of American imperialism, Cold War politics, the involvement of Cuba, the unstable state of the Grenadian government, and Grenada's status as a Commonwealth realm. Hip Hop has its roots in the Bronx. DJ Kool Herc was credited as the godfather of hip-hop and it came together quite naturally. At house parties, Herc wanted to always keep the people dancing. The funky records he would play, like James Brown, contained “breaks” where there wouldn’t be any lyrics and you would mainly hear drums and a beat. The punk style lead by people like Cyndi Lauper would be popular and it seemed like everyone was wearing blazers and blouses with giant shoulder pads in them.Pac-Man was the first game to achieve widespread popularity in mainstream culture and the first game character to be popular in his own right. When you think of 80s fashion for women, an image of Jane Fonda in a leotard and leg-warmers undoubtedly enters your mind. After all, her aerobics videos were unbelievably popular during the decade and brought forth a wave of new workout fashion. Matching the decade’s theme of excess, this workout style featured bold outfits for women. From high-rise bodysuits and headbands to neon-bright leggings and bike shorts, 80s workout fashion was loud and proud. The very highest-rated sitcoms today will do, at their very best, 15-18 million viewers which wouldn’t even put them in the top 30 in the ‘80s. Most shows average around 4-6 million viewers these days but there are obviously a lot more networks, channels and streaming services vying for your attention. 8. The Breakfast Cereals

Over time the M.C would use this time to announce when the next gig or party was going to be and since they were in the spotlight they would embellish things a bit. This turned into bragging, then boasting, then rhyming to not only inform but entertain. On March 24, 1989, the oil tanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on Bligh Reef in Alaska's Prince William Sound spilling an estimated equivalent of 260,000 to 750,000 barrels of crude oil. Although not among the largest oil spills in history, its remote and sensitive location made it one of the most devastating ecological disasters ever. The after effects of the spill continue to be felt to this day.

10. Jazz up your venue

Sweat suits, leotards, running shorts were worn all day. Add a terry cloth headband for Jazzercize class.

International debt crisis in developing countries, reliance of these countries on aid from the International Monetary Fund. Makeup on the 1980s was aggressive, shining and colourful. Women emphasised their lips, eyebrows and cheeks with makeup. They used much blush and eyeliner. Political unrest in the province of Quebec, which, due to the many differences between the dominant francophone population and the anglophone minority, and also to francophone rights in the predominantly English-speaking Canada, came to a head in 1980 when the provincial government called a public referendum on partial separation from the rest of Canada. The referendum ended with the "no" side winning majority (59.56% no, 40.44% yes). The A-side vinyl press of " Drive" by The Cars. One of the band's most popular singles, it peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, and number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1984.Inflation peaked in the U.S. in April 1980 at 14.76% and subsequently fell to a low of 1.10% in December 1986 but then rebounded to 4.65% at the end of the decade. [28] G.I Joe was created by Hasbro and had existed for decades in a larger form. During the Vietnam war, any war based toys took a massive hit in the sales department and were really hard to market and sell. Thanks to the success of the Star Wars toyline G.I Joe was now introduced in 1982 as a 3.75-inch version as opposed to its old 12-inch size.

The American auto industry began in the 1980s in a thoroughly grim situation, faced with poor quality control, rising import competition, and a severe economic downturn. [25] Chrysler and American Motors (AMC) were near bankruptcy, and Ford was little better off. [26] Only GM continued with business as usual. But the auto makers recovered with the economy by 1983, and in 1985 auto sales in the United States hit a new record. However, the Japanese were now a major presence, and would begin manufacturing cars in the US to get around tariffs. In 1986, Hyundai became the first Korean auto maker to enter the American market. In the same year, the Yugoslavian-built Yugo was brought to the US, but the car was so small and cheap, that it became the subject of jokes. It was sold up to 1991, when economic sanctions against Yugoslavia forced its withdrawal from the American market. Set up a karaoke machine or hire a karaoke DJ that offers a selection of 80s songs. Party guests will love to sing their hearts out to hits like Don’t Stop Believin' , Hit Me With Your Best Shot , and I Wanna Dance With Somebody . 80s Themed Party OutfitsIt wouldn’t be an 80s theme party without a little mischief. Set up fun head-to-head and team challenges to see who’s the best at these retro favorites.

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