Are you ready to take a trip down memory lane to the era of big hair, neon colors, and leg warmers? Get ready to test your knowledge with this 1980s trivia quiz! We have compiled a list of questions and answers related to the music, movies, TV shows, and pop culture of the 1980s. Whether you grew up in the 80s or just love the era, this quiz is sure to bring back memories and challenge your knowledge. So put on your Walkman and let’s start the quiz!
If you enjoy this decade you might also enjoy our 1990s trivia as well!
Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1980?
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What was the name of the toy craze that swept the world in the 1980s, involving small collectible plastic creatures with interchangeable parts?
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Who was the singer of "Girls Just Want to Have Fun"?
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What was the name of the political movement that emerged in Eastern Europe in the 1980s, leading to the collapse of communist regimes in the region?
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Who was the lead singer of the band Bon Jovi in the 1980s?
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When did Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer get married?
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What was the name of the computer operating system released by Microsoft in 1985?
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Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1980?
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Which game was first made available to the public on May 22, 1980?
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Who was the lead singer of the band Duran Duran in the 1980s?
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In what year did the Berlin Wall fall, marking the end of the Cold War?
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Who was the lead singer of the band Queen?
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Who was the President of the United States in 1980?
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Who was the president of the United States for most of the 1980s?
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Who won the World Series in 1980?
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What was the name of the computer virus that caused widespread damage in the 1980s?
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On October 1, 1982, which Disney World Park first opened its doors?
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In what year did the United States nominate its first female judge to the Supreme Court?
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Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984?
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When did the first episode of the Back to the Future film series come out?
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How long did the war that took place between Iran and Iraq in the 1980s last?
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Who was the well-known Jamaican singer that passed away in 1981?
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Who was the lead singer of the band Guns N' Roses?
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Who won the Academy Award for Best Actor in a leading role in 1980?
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Who was the leader of the Soviet Union for most of the 1980s?
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What was the top grossing film of the 1980s?
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Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for most of the 1980s?
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Who was honored with the "Man of the Year" title by Time magazine in 1982?
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In 1985, Steve Jobs was terminated from his employment at which company?
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Who won the World Cup in soccer in 1986?
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What was the name of the space shuttle that exploded shortly after its launch in 1986?
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