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American History by Decades: 1980s
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Ronald Reagan
40th U.S. President who served from 1981 to 1989 known for his economic policies known as 'Reaganomics' and for his role in ending the Cold War.
The Challenger Disaster
The Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds into its flight on January 28, 1986, leading to the deaths of all seven crew members.
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall, a symbol of the Cold War divide, was effectively demolished by citizens on November 9, 1989, signifying the beginning of the end of Communist rule in Eastern Europe.
AIDS Epidemic
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was first recognized in 1981, and it became a major public health crisis in the 1980s, particularly within the LGBT communities.
Iran-Contra Affair
A political scandal that came to light in 1986 involving the secret sale of arms to Iran to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua, which had been specifically prohibited by Congress.
Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981
Legislation signed by President Reagan to stimulate economic growth through massive tax cuts, which contributed to the deficit but also sparked an economic boom.
Black Monday
On October 19, 1987, the stock markets crashed, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeting 22.6%, marking the largest one-day percentage decline in stock market history.
Sandra Day O'Connor
Appointed in 1981 by President Reagan, she became the first female Supreme Court Justice, serving until her retirement in 2006.
MTV
Music Television channel that was launched on August 1, 1981, it revolutionized the music industry and became an iconic symbol of the 1980s culture.
Strategic Defense Initiative
Proposed by President Reagan in 1983, this ambitious project aimed at creating a space-based missile defense system was dubbed 'Star Wars' by its critics.
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