The 1980's - 5 - Answers

Published: Sunday 29th August 2021A free history quiz about people and events in the 1980s.
  1. What was Europe's first cable and satellite channel after first broadcasting in April 1982? Satellite Television Ltd (Sky 1).
  2. Who made her last appearance in "Coronation Street" in April 1980? Violet Carsons (Ena Sharples).
  3. Which nation won the America's cup in 1983, the first to end the USA's 132 dominance of the trophy? Australia.
  4. Released in 1985 what was the title of Roger Moore's last movie as James Bond? "A View to a Kill".
  5. Who in 1987 became the first artist to win the Eurovision Song Contest on two occasions? Johnny Logan (Ireland).
  6. The MV Mi Amigo sank off the English coast in March 1980, which pirate radio station did it house? Radio Caroline.
  7. What compilation album, first released in 1981, became the all-time best selling album in the UK? "Greatest Hits" by Queen.
  8. Which team won their first Super Bowl title in 1983? Washington Redskins.
  9. Which car manufacturer opened their factory in Sunderland in 1986? Nissan.
  10. In what year did Disney's EPCOT Centre first open it's doors to the public? 1982
  11. What was formed in March 1988 by the merging of the Liberal and Social Democratic parties? The Liberal Democrats.
  12. Who achieved dart's first televised nine-dart finish in 1984? John Lowe.
  13. Which politician caused havoc in the egg market in 1988 when she stated that most were infected with Salmonella? Edwina Currie.
  14. Nicknamed the "Loonie" what coin was introduced into Canadian currency in 1987? One Dollar coin.
  15. Where in London did the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer take place in 1981? St Pauls Cathedral.
  16. Which annual sporting event made its debut at Madison Square Gardens in 1985? WrestleMania.
  17. Which London newspaper closed on October 1st 1980? London Evening News.
  18. Where were the 1984 Summer Olympics held? Los Angeles (USA).
  19. What controversial tax was introduced in Scotland in 1989 by Margaret Thatcher? Community Charge (Poll Tax).
  20. Where in Ukraine did a nuclear power plant explode in 1986 killing over 4,000 people and extensive ecological damage? Chernobyl.

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