5 Questions
In which year did the Berlin Wall come down and communist governments begin to fall?
1989
Who became the first woman in space in 1983?
Sally Ride
What event significantly influenced music during the 1980s?
Creation of MTV
Which artist was the first African American woman to have her music videos on MTV?
Donna Summer
What was the first video played on MTV?
"Video Killed the Radio Star" by Buggles
Study Notes
The 1980s: A Decade of Change
- The Berlin Wall came down in 1989, marking the beginning of the end of communist governments in Eastern Europe.
Space Exploration
- In 1983, Valentina Tereshkova was not the first woman in space; instead, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space, and Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman in space in 1963.
Music in the 1980s
- The event that significantly influenced music during the 1980s was the launch of MTV (Music Television) in 1981.
- Tina Turner was the first African American woman to have her music videos played on MTV.
MTV History
- The first music video played on MTV was "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles.
Test your knowledge of major events and cultural milestones from the 1980s, including the creation of iconic games like Pac-Man, significant news events, and breakthroughs in space exploration and entertainment.
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