Flashback to 1980 - A Timeline of Life in America

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[@aaronlopez3585]

1980 My graduation year and I can't hardly believe it's been over four decades,,,,man I'm old!!

[@thunderbird1921]

This was the beginning of one of the most remarkable decades not only in American but world history. If only we could recover some more of that creativity and hope today.

[@susan5301]

Seems like a much gentler time that what we are dealing with today. Great music and movies!

[@kevinbuja4373]

I can’t believe there was no mention of “The Empire Strikes Back”, arguably the best of the franchise and leading to a 3 year wait to see if Darth Vader WAS Luke’s father.

[@mikehughes4969]

1980 was a important year for me. I turned 13 and I kissed my first girl. Blues Brothers was my first R rated movie and I unashamedly wept when I heard John Lennon had been shot. I remember everything from this video, but those were the most important for me.

[@popcultureaddict733]

Also in July 1980, the greatest moment in cinematic history occurred when "Airplane!" premiered (or maybe crash-landed) in theatres nationwide. Incredibly, "Caddyshack" also premiered during the same month! It was definitely a good year for comedy.

[@rexsexson5349]

Finally the 80s. My childhood. Born 1977.

[@hughstephenson2957]

I was riding with my dad in his semi and we had parked at Jubitz truckstop in Portland the night before the "great ashstorm" of Mt St Helens. Next morning the staff was running around handing out toilet paper to the truckers so they could wrap their air cleaners to keep the ash out of the engines..

[@leesashriber5097]

Best decade ever! 60's thru the 80's music is the best!! 😊 Thank you for the trip down memory lane! I love Willard Scott!! So sad he has passed.

[@pernelldh]

Also in 1980…

[@cdfreester]

I have mostly good memories of 1980. Started my sophomore year in high school and met some wonderful friends, a few of whom I still keep in touch with to this day. After having caddied at a local country club that summer, I started my first real job at McDonald's in early November. I also got pneumonia for the first time in my life that summer while at band camp. I also remember Mount St. Helens erupting, the presidential election, and John Lennon being shot and killed. Definitely some highs, but also a few big lows that year.

[@unclejj2350]

Also in 1980 , the Empire Strikes Back debuted in May

[@arturoalmazan5262]

the saddest year in rock history. John Lennon assassinated by a lunatic. Bon Scott dead of alcohol poisoning and John Bonham left us too soon also. RIP

[@bearforce187]

I turned 15 in 1980 and remember all these things, seems like it was just yesterday we were heading into the 80's and that was over 40 years ago. I miss those times , although there were some terrible tragedies that year, it just felt like better times than what we live in now.

[@allan9603]

1980 I was doing a tour of duty in Korea, dancing away the cold nights in disco clubs, drinking rice wine like water, facing North Korean soldiers along the DMZ, and singing along with Mel Tillis' song I Want To Go Stateside..

[@billconnelly4840]

The 80s was a Great Decade. CAN'T BELIEVE HOW TIME FLIES.

[@Shawn666Hellion]

Was a fun year to be a kid back then

[@thetrumpnewsnetwork7503]

The Blues Brothers and Caddyshack came out at the same time. I was 20 and hung out in an arcade in Pompano Beach Florida. We could pop open the exit doors of the movie theater next door where there was good air conditioning and watch either while smoking weed and/or drinking beer. I've seen both of those iconic movies dozens of times.

[@QueenOfTheNorth65]

I was 15. Life was very good.

[@jchow5966]

RIp John Lennon. I was 16 years old and had The Beatles posters all over my room.