Timeline: 1981 - What Happened In the Year 1981?

[@WeirdHistory]

Which one of these stories would you like to see full videos on? (besides McRib and Natalie Wood which we already have)

[@jairoperdomo4743]

Can we get a full cover of the Smurf song

[@truthstartshere.9214]

How about fashion. Alot of today's kids dont know, the rhyme nor the reason why we wore what we did haircuts . So I'd say fashion & music etx . Rotary phones and party lines lol.

[@WeirdHistory]

@@truthstartshere.9214 Are those Bugle Boy Jeans you're wearing?

[@AluminumOxide]

Add more space stuff

[@cdldriver2348]

this video showed it was release 1 day before my 10th birthday!!

[@ItsJustLisa]

I remember 1981 all too well. My parents’ divorce was finalized 2 1/2 months before my 18th birthday/their would-be 20th wedding anniversary (yes, same day). Nothing like having your mom painfully weeping on what would have been her wedding anniversary while “celebrating” turning 18. As birthdays go, it was memorable for all the wrong reasons. Two months later, I graduated. Three months after that, my grandfather succumbed to his cancer, just as I was to start college. I couldn’t go to his funeral because Mom couldn’t afford a plane ticket to NC *and* my first semester at the U. When I cried, she looked at me and asked which thing Grandpa would want the money spent on, going to college or a flight to his funeral. Grandpa had a master’s degree. He’d have chewed me, probably in Italian, if I didn’t start school. I didn’t visit his grave until 3 years later when Mom flew me to NC to spend spring break with Grandma. She told me then that Grandpa would have fully understood and been very proud of me. (She too had a college degree and would pass away 32 years later at 107.)

[@brantleyhester6641]

I don't know you or if this story is true but I hope so. It's a cool story

[@BillDerBerg]

Marriage is an antiquated institution. Abolish it.

[@ItsJustLisa]

Brantley Hester, every word of it. (Dad was the one who asked for the divorce when I was a junior.). The last time I saw my grandpa was over Easter break that year when we (Dad, his future wife, her twin daughters, my sister and I) drove down from Minnesota to NC in a family friend’s RV. The starter or something in its vicinity had a bad wire that when it got warm and expanded would short the system and stop the vehicle until it cooled off again. Nothing like being repeatedly pulled over on the outside of the road, either on interstate freeways or overlooking deep ravines in the Smoky Mountains, as large semis blow past you and while your younger sisters are up top working on their tans. It actually died in the major intersection a couple of blocks from Grandpa and Grandma’s house. I was the one sent to go tell them where we were. Fortunately Grandpa was well known and loved in the neighborhood and knew a mechanic who could help.

[@ItsJustLisa]

Trevor Johnson, yeah,whenever anyone poses the question of would you ever go back to being 18, it’s always a resounding “HELL NO!”

[@brantleyhester6641]

@@BillDerBerg Says people that can't do it. Marriage takes a lot of work and I'm a hard working muthafucker with a damn good woman

[@chermeeks80]

I swear you could make an episode for each year 1980-2020 and I’d sit happily and binge watch every single one!

[@WeirdHistory]

We eventually will

[@JoseVargas-qb2ry]

Its like a time machine. 😁

[@eversomellow2538]

How about 1880 for that matter?

[@allaintordil9761]

@@WeirdHistory we look for that

[@Tudomummeum]

Dude do it!!

[@DeadMeat]

This is great!

[@franspaihonen4076]

Love your content bro

[@passinv9282]

LoL

[@theonlyvampirateable]

Hey James!

[@HasaanRicksConicelli_Autoplex]

no u also how did you get here

[@knightjedi666]

Oh that’s niiice.

[@UnwrittenSpade]

This is officially the best series on weird history

[@mindofmarisa]

I completely agree, it is incredibly well done!

[@nathanialbroadway2719]

Sure is !!!

[@Triadii]

Agreed, I love it

[@LadyHawke78]

This gonna be a huge nostalgia-bomb once they get into the years I actually REMEMBER... (‘83 onward...) 😃👍🏼👍🏼

[@golddustwoman4993]

Did anyone else watch "I love the 80s" (or 70s or 90s) on VH1? I watched every single episode, I absolutely loved it. I'm so glad to see this series on KZbin !

[@JessieGutierrez.]

I love watching it too.

[@yoshiwells5870]

It's a great show

[@mindofmarisa]

YES! Such a great series!

[@zoeypurcell]

In Ireland we have Reeling in the Years and it’s amazing (I think all the episodes are on KZbin)

[@mindofmarisa]

@@zoeypurcell I will have to check that out, thank you for the recommendation!

[@robertdaone]

It was the beginning of an awesome decade with some of the best music and movies ever to come out. Most modern movies, shows and tv commercials always reference something from the 80s, whether it be a movie or a song from the 80s. Loved the 80s and had a blast everyday and I don't think I ever had a dull moment or was ever bored.

[@robertdaone]

@Jason Jones yep and i believe they referenced one of RATT's songs in a recent insurance commercial.

[@uni4rm]

Well yeah. The people making movies and commercials nowadays grew up in the 80's and 90's.

[@mlwilliam213]

You could just add easily make an argument for the eighties being the worst music decade of that century.

[@Brandon-lw1wx]

@@mlwilliam213 Are you a Zoomer?

[@Brandon-lw1wx]

@@uni4rm Are you a Zoomer?

[@leoaguirre2261]

On a sad note Adam Walsh was murdered in 1981 which led to the creation of “America’s Mosted Wanted” crime show hosted by Adam’s father.

[@JeevesReturns]

Found not very far from my house. 😞

[@leoaguirre2261]

We drove near that area on our way to our vacation spot.

[@patrickmaruniak5347]

Leo Aguirre I wonder why Adam Walsh wasn't mentioned in this video?

[@leoaguirre2261]

I’m guessing that they wanted to keep it short and upbeat.

[@caseym5017]

You mean they haven't cancelled it for being racist like they did COPS?

[@byrondot]

I wish to go back to the 80's and live there forever...

[@jenniescales8631]

If you find a way- please take me with you!

[@nicholasrice6933]

Uncle Rico will find a way!

[@melissacooper4282]

I hope you have a big enough time machine!

[@waltergilmore8255]

Mee too😎

[@antoinettemalone2212]

If only...

[@StukaCat]

The Queens song 'Under Pressure' featuring David Bowie released this year on 26 October.

[@SpiritBanger]

Damn that's what's up

[@WeirdHistory]

While we didn't mention in this Timeline, we do a full video on the making of it!

[@liamroque5883]

@@WeirdHistory yes please

[@SpiritBanger]

@@WeirdHistory yes!

[@curtisholmes9988]

It wasn’t this year, it was 1981

[@mattblom3990]

This Timeline show has legit made me seek out my old childhood friends from the 80s in the hopes of recapturing part of the magic of the best decade ever.

[@adamazzalino5247]

How's that working out?

[@rubymaple1385]

Legit....

[@thelovelyone1582]

I do this almost every Halloween we get together dress up and go drinking

[@joekimani4387]

Best decade ever? Well As a gen z..i love the feeling i get when i watch men at work's 'down under' .it has a nostalgic 80s feel to it

[@carlbowles1808]

I remember 1981 as a 20 year old. This video brings back some of the events not its essence. 1981 was wonderful setting the tone for the decade. Only those who lived it felt the spirit of the adventure and newness it brought. I appreciate your video, good job guys.👍👏🇺🇸🎉

[@tonyfriend7413]

at carl bowles.. yes i was 20 then also.

[@vildachaya6462]

I was in kindergarten then. Even the commercials were cool

[@OldHeathen1963]

@Carl Bowles 😲 You kidding?

[@Brandon-lw1wx]

I was born in 1981

[@MrNajibrazak]

i dont understand why they call the past years weird. what is happening in the world today is weirder!

[@laquica3323]

I can’t wait until they get to 2020! It’s going to be 3 hours long

[@WeirdHistory]

At least

[@beanz4852]

This is going to be a top comment

[@donnawoodman6249]

La Quica Love your comment 👍 😁😁

[@Kitty-pooh21]

No doubt

[@bored588]

can we all act like 2020 didnt happen. like when my future kid ask ima just say we decided to cancel 2020, so nothing happened.

[@thesledge1969]

That's when MTV was good , but now a days MTV sucks.

[@Melinda8162]

thesledge1969 Oh yeah! I watched all the time! If I was getting ready to go to work, go out, or just sitting around.

[@monkeywkeys3916]

@@Melinda8162 The best when it came around, nothing like it. always on 80-90s.

[@jesusvasquez8531]

What about the movie The Road Warrior.

[@susanmanning773]

@@jesusvasquez8531 road warrior rocked!!. Falling in love with dystopia

[@jokerswildio]

Didn't even know MTV still existed

[@JackF0372]

I was born in '72 and so I was fortunate enough to experience and remember the entire decade of the 80's. It is and will forever be my favorite decade! The TV shows, movies, cartoons, music, toys and the kids I grew up with were the best! My friends and I would play outside everyday. So many great memories were made in the '80s!

[@radcolortiedye6718]

I can't believe they actually mentioned "air drumming", but made no mention of the fact that Phil Collins released his LP Face Value in 1981. That features the most iconic drumming of all time, In The Air Tonight. What gives? 🤦‍♂️

[@matildahalili8051]

I will forever respect Collins for his contributions to Genesis, although I honestly think the band stopped being interesting after Peter Gabriel left.

[@mikebudzinski3879]

Collins is no Neil Peart

[@kendallevans4079]

I guess they had to satisfy the 12 Rush fans in the world

[@kendallevans4079]

@@mikebudzinski3879 Peart was an egotistical ass hat

[@radcolortiedye6718]

@@kendallevans4079 🤣

[@reymiguelperez6643]

April 12, 1981 the first Space Shuttle, Columbia was launched on its first ever mission STS-1.

[@LisaBowers]

IKR? How could that have been left out?

[@ItsJustLisa]

BINGO!

[@nocturnalmayhem0]

i guess mcrib is more important than sts-1 lol

[@chivalryalive]

Help! Didn't a test launch come down in flames? It was determined that the heat shielding was damaged during take off and then - upon re entry - the shuttle overheated and caught fire? -- I could swear that I watched that happen when I was in gradeschool... Not the 1986 disaster, mind you! :-O I've tried and tried to look up video footage of that first accident but I cannot seem to find it... Anywhere! :-O

[@leisti]

@@chivalryalive You can't find it because no such thing happened before the Columbia disaster in 2003.

[@jeneenbuchanan8891]

I remembered during 1981 was Princess Diana's wedding, Atari, MTV, Olivia Newton-John's "Physical", McRib, Weekly Nighttime Soaps, & Endless Love. 📺

[@lillymom7909]

I absolutely LOVE this series. I graduated high school in 1981. My head was so far in clouds (loving life), that I didn't even remember all these things. Raiders of the Lost Ark? My boyfriend and I watched it 6 time in one night at a drive-in in Texas. Thank you for bringing back those memories!

[@lillymom7909]

@Trevor Johnson LOL! No, we were good kids. The movie was just sooooo cool!!!

[@BentleyBohemian_96]

Cool

[@evilconvictpressley]

Didn't know the mc-rib was that old! They probably still using the same meat

[@thomasmanuel1136]

Yeah it’s been in the warmer since 1981 😂

[@evilconvictpressley]

@@thomasmanuel1136 I did cook up a few hundred when I worked there in 90, so you might get a fresher one.

[@johngullo9420]

I doubt it’s even meat.

[@MrTaxiRob]

@@johngullo9420 don't insult the boneless pigs, they can't stand up for themselves!

[@lloydtucker5647]

🤣😅😆

[@guitarguru.3572]

I was born in October of ‘81. Being a kid in the 80s was the best. MOTU, Transformers, Thundercats, we were on top of the world. And the music, you all know about the music.

[@untamedheart505]

Peewees playhouse!

[@guitarguru.3572]

@@untamedheart505 Mekka Lekka Hi-Mekka Hiney Ho!

[@georgeedward1691]

Twisted Sister Van Halen Rolling Stones. The music ❤️❤️❤️. Today's music doesn't compare at all. There are good singers today but the feel of today's music just isn't there for me. The old songs like TS's "We're not gonna take it" or TRS "Satisfaction". VH "1984" was one of my favorite albums.

[@bridgetisjonesing5007]

Born in October of ‘81 as well. Right there with ya!

[@michaelpalmer7611]

October 15 1981 here

[@danieloconnell4225]

I own a DMC-12 DeLorean. I really appreciate that the video just talked about its significance without making any lame jokes. Most people don't know it, but the project was built in Northern Ireland and was meant to help reduce the sectarian violence of The Troubles by getting Protestants and Catholics to work together, and for awhile, it helped somewhat by giving people well-paying jobs and showing people (mostly young men who might otherwise be drawn to the paramilitary organizations) that they were better off together than divided. Classy move not just making time travel and cocaine jokes - that's rare. Cheers.

[@MomMom4Cubs]

I believe the DeLorean plant was the single largest contributor to the Good Friday Agreement becoming a reality. Without such, no one would have any reason to believe peace could come and stay in N. Ireland. RIP, Mr. DeLorean.

john De lorean was involved in a huge cocaine scandal back in the 80's. his wife divorced him and he went to jail. that is why there are so many cocaine jokes linked to that car. if that had not happened it may of held some popularity.

[@danieloconnell4225]

@ no; DeLorean was entrapped and acquitted - he never served in prison. You need to brush up on history.

[@mitchsalawine5420]

I drive one too Daniel, and I have had only one heckler in my time. The rest all want to have thier picture taken with it, ask if it's hard to get parts for. How fast does it go, etc. The only jokes I get are the harmless ones about flux capacitors, and what happens when it gets to 88 MPH!

[@MomMom4Cubs]

@ It didn't help that there was a recession in the U.S., and the car equalled, if not exceeded, the mortgages of many Americans. Another causative factor was the men that assembled the car had absolutely zero experience assembling anything, let alone passenger vehicles that could pass the myriad standards for safety, emissions and fuel economy. Those factors, coupled with the U.K. calling their loan and SEVERELY rushed production schedule, was the downfall of DeLorean. The trials and subsequent scandals were after the failure of DMC.

[@greglemieux9809]

Please continue doing every year for the 80's . This is AWSOME.

[@aaronmarchant8121]

They should do every year leading up to 2020. These videos are awesome

[@ariefraiser140]

No kidding. He even has that classic 80s news voice and cadence.

[@timothyrowland2050]

I love this video series on the 1980s. I was born in 1973, and my childhood and memories began around 1980. The 1980s were a great decade to grow up in, a great time to remember, and an era of culture that developed some of the most iconic music and television shows in history.

[@xazimir4266]

Me too! 1974 and 80’s was amazing

[@MrUndersolo]

My birth year, too! Amazing decade that was...

[@PomegranatesWeather]

73 me too but I can remember far back as 1978

[@timjohnson2186]

We love you

[@grapeshot]

I remember the assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan and I remember waking up Saturday morning expecting to see cartoons and they kept showing that scene of the actual assassination attempt over and over again. Of course back then we only had three channels four if you include PBS. Cable hadn't made it to our area where I lived at yet.

[@alaricblair3264]

I remember

[@Bluebelle51]

I was doing the most 80's thing ever when I heard about the attempt I was shopping in a mall

[@Shay-nu7id]

We never had Cable I would have to go to my friend's house to watch MTV. I was raised by my Grandparents and they didn't believe in "paying" for TV.

[@dhtsoaedsdhtnadi9575]

we musta lived in the same neighborhood lol. or at least same part of country (i'm a state north of jenkins ferry). remember ______ in the news? i think that was a cbs thing.

[@thunderbird1921]

My parents also remember the air traffic controllers strike, and Reagan's mass firing. Military staffers ran a lot of the airport towers for a while until new trained civilians could take over.

[@attacktheblog4925]

This series is definitely something I'm going to look forward too.

[@letsplaynay9936]

Same

[@mitchsalawine5420]

Yes, me too. Really well done and it's great looking back and remembering .

[@__jolynn__5120]

Me too I can't wait for 1987 💜

[@KilledByThatTrain]

Scientists: Eureka!! We've created a strange mystery meat!! Now how do we get people to eat it?? McDonalds: McRib anyone?

[@WeirdHistory]

We do have a full video on the McRib!

[@cdldriver2348]

this video showed it was release 1 day before my 10th birthday!!

[@Wallyworld30]

Hey, I enjoy a McRibb once or twice per decade sir.

[@ckendall67]

Dunno why the McRib isn't available more often, I enjoyed it the couple of times I've had it myself.

[@shadrach6299]

My husband actually liked the McRib. The bun was good.

[@spunkhead]

as a historian born in the 80s....gotta say i love this...very much....

[@nathanieljulien2610]

23 year old heading into grad school and I gotta say.. love this very much as well

[@dcbfan63]

This is the year I graduated high school and enlisted in the Army.

[@austinedmund1833]

My dad did the exact same thing you did but he graduated in 1983.

[@austinedmund1833]

@Mr. Obunga thank you for his Service!🇺🇸

[@austinedmund1833]

@Mr. Obunga oh sorry I meant that to the other gentlemen lol

[@Xenu321]

How many war crimes did you commit? is it part of the training as an american solider or do they let you live out your creativity?

[@dcbfan63]

@1 9 Yeah, and every African American that served this country did so to ensure your freedoms and way of life, giving you the opportunity to say such dumb shit for the public to see. It's your opinion and you have a right to it. But remember, nothing in this world is free. Someone has to pay for this freedom that so many people take for granted.

[@rogerhenry6489]

Awesome video. I was born in 79 , so my clear memories of big events of the 80s dont really start until around 84 and 85. Its nice to see what i missed.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

Interesting… I was born in 1975, and I was surprised by how much of this video I remembered!

[@BDUBZ49]

Thank you for sensibly admitting that. I've seen comments on videos like this of people claiming they have vivid memories of being 1 or 2 years old. That's delusional.

[@benignobrionesiii]

I was born in 80'. My memories started in 85' and 86'. It is cool to see what we missed.

[@markostwayne4372]

I was born in Dec 3 1981 lol!

[@KinuGrove]

As a RUSH fan I would like to say a big thank you for putting them in this video !!!

[@robindickman4419]

2112

[@toshibavoodoo]

So happy this series came up in my feed!! Child of the Eighties and really excited about reliving the good old days!!!

[@Zones33]

Hope you do all of the decades of the 20th century. loving the series!

[@shuacliff_7029]

My older brother was born in 81, died in 2001. Thank you for these videos.

[@oliviajohnjohnolivia8142]

He is in Heaven.

[@morisco56]

Back when MTV actually aired music

[@stevehicks840]

I miss my MTV

[@user-wc1ue6qe9v]

Steve Hicks same

[@raytracer2651]

MTV didn't exist.

[@clightning9703]

@@raytracer2651 "didn't"??? explain yourself

[@raytracer2651]

@@clightning9703 sorry bro it was 87 before we got it over here.

[@CmdrTomalak]

1981 What a year to be alive! - The DeLorean! (we all wanted one) - Rush's Tom Sawyer! (we all wanted to play drums) - Donkey Kong! (so many quarters) - Raiders of the Lost Ark! (so many viewings) - MTV! (best thing ever)

[@UriahD85]

Protesting against Racist South Africa in New Zealand

[@irie3yed]

Uriah the down underarm

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

I never wanted a DeLorean because it was a Volvo V6 engine and mechanics told me it was garbage. You didn't even have room for a GOOD engine.

[@aaronloi]

And me November 1981

[@LisaBowers]

@connextro I don't know how old you are, but back in the 80s, MTV _was_ the best thing ever. Unless we were able to go to a concert, we had no way of seeing our favorite bands in action. So, yes, when MTV came along, it was amazing!

[@TheUniverseHasMyBack]

I was born March 3, 1981, thanks for this video, I feel like I went back into time✌

[@brennanrobertson6572]

This is awesome! I was born in 1981 - amazing to look back and see what happened that year!

[@saltyfox7056]

I'm surprised you didn't mention the first space shuttle launch wich was in 81.

[@ManhattanMan10]

Or Journey’s “Escape” album 😎

[@theremoteanater]

Well thanks for telling me

[@olliefoxx7165]

We watched it take off via tv at school

[@ThePhlemberly]

I saw it land !

[@Dandelion0962]

And it’s all passing like hemroids and kidney stones with faulty livers

[@OldWorldNY]

This is hands down the best timeline series on all of KZbin! 👏🙏✊ • • • • VISUALLY APPEALING! • • • Informative! • • Historically accurate! • Fun!

[@timothyrowland2050]

I wholeheartedly agree! This series is one of the reasons I even watch KZbin.

[@grapeshot]

1981 the year I went to the second grade. So much nostalgia. I remember my older cousin who was a teenager having the poster of the rap group The Sugarhill Gang on his wall. And that was years before rap went mainstream.

[@LisaBowers]

I used to roller skate at the skating rink to The Sugar Hill Gang. I think I still have some of their 45's.

[@doobyboy21]

I was born in 1981 ! The 80's was epic !

[@charlesblanton1008]

So you remember like 4-5 years of them as a 5-10 year old...

[@doobyboy21]

@@charlesblanton1008 you would be surprised !

[@brentwilde6055]

Back when I had nothing to do but hang out with my friends. Good memories brother.✌I want my,I want my,I want my MTV!🤩🤪🤘

[@Iaincakes]

Graduated high school that year. What an interesting year it was.

[@thewalrus8932]

Class of '80 here. Good times.

[@scorpleeon]

Me too!

[@markkeegan7535]

Me too too!

[@SoapinTrucker]

👨‍🎓🗞️ Class of 81 BUT I dropped out to go delayed entry into the Navy, no regrets! 😎👍

[@GetCareless]

You guys were all about 28 by the time I was born :o

[@earlleary]

Olivia's Lets Get Physical was the #1 song of the entire 80's! It had the longest run in the #1 spot.

[@TheSchmed]

Iron Maiden “Killers” album released, as well as the start of the rapid growth of the “Metal” scene.

[@Nac017]

BOOM! 🤘

[@joecook5689]

The worst genre of music ever. Sorry.

[@joecook5689]

@USBM Soldier1981 yeah, but pop music includes pop rock which is the Beatles and stones and that. I think you mean modern popular radio stuff.

[@bobbyhulll8737]

@@joecook5689 Iron Maiden rocks...sorry Joe

[@Doobency]

@@joecook5689 Not judging on that. But Iron Maiden hits different

[@eastsidedirtykid]

Boy, as a person who watched 80s documentaries all the time and love learning about this era, you are presenting facts I’ve never heard of! Very cool series!!

[@seanpurdom6380]

Anybody else hoping this series could released on Blu-ray or DVD? Or hell, even a streaming service? And if love each episode to be 60 minutes with the beginning and ending episodes of each decade being 90 minutes long. This would make amazing money on a bigger level. And it needs some good promotion! You've really got something here. So simple. But so entertaining and informative. And most of all, nostalgic. These days, nostalgia is selling like crazy.

[@makeupartistrybypriscilla2759]

Just an FYI, The photo you used to depict Ken Horne was actually Gaetan Dugas, a Canadian flight attendant who was long thought to be “Patient Zero.”

[@Blaise88]

I was just about to say the same thing!

[@abulkalam2671]

October 81

[@Koitusinteruptus]

For what it’s worth Mario’s last name “Segale” is pronounced see-gaw-lee. I worked for his construction company for a summer as a kid. Nice guy.

[@007Julie]

Very cool story! Thanks.

[@tonyr.3435]

That was in Seattle? I turned 20 in Nov. 81 and grew up in Seattle. Man have things changed there.

[@tr4nsd0n4ld3]

mario and I were the it couple on high school during the 50s

[@tha8thof8]

I love this!!! I was born Dec. of 81. It's very cool to see what was going on in the world while I was baking in my mother's belly oven.❤️ Shout out to all of my 81 babies!!!

[@mollysmith1226]

Thank you! May '81 here

[@burtmount4308]

@@mollysmith1226 june 81 proud xillennial

[@lauraschlueter287]

In 1981 Video Killed the Radio Star. In 2019 MTV really doesn't play videos and I heard the Buggles on the radio. :)

[@buzzzthrower555]

MTV has been trash for a long time now, it's sad because MTV use to be awesome and fun.

[@joecook5689]

Right? MTV sold out. Let's get another station on cable going that actually brings back music videos. Cool medium.

[@scrubduck3886]

My favorite 80s memories: my non-existence in this world. It sure was good old time.

[@debeden444]

You missed the greatest time on the planet nothing was sweeter than the mid 80s booming economy everyone on coke it was the sh*t

[@fatmayo2293]

@@debeden444 Real cocaine before the 90's ruined it too.

[@link-so9wn]

@@debeden444 ok boomer

[@ffffuuu9603]

It was the time of playing Nintendo indoors and playing outside unsupervised

[@davesilvia9711]

young buck.

[@Cwgrlup]

I was in high school in 1981 and it was literally the best time of my life. I feel sorry for kids who didn’t get to experience the 80’s.

[@romanmoroboshi7914]

И мне жаль детей 80 годы что у вас в США что у нас в СССР самое лучше десятилетие

[@oohweeoohwee9222]

I was a happy 8 year old kid without a care in the world.

[@natashasuijkerbuijk6144]

It's crazy how it feels like 1981 wasn't that far away in the past, but then I realize my mom was only 10 at that time, and now she is almost 50😳

[@LisaBowers]

I was a happy 11 year old!

[@artdeco64]

I was seven; but I remember a lot of this.

[@gj9933]

Was a junior in high school, took me down memory lane...😊

[@clutchkman]

I was 4. What a great decade to grow up in.

[@brianrobertson1211]

My favorite memory was escaping high school in the trunk of a friend's car.

[@robertbaratheon2193]

I laid down under a blanket once lol. My friend got to leave early for work program.

[@ghostrider2664]

You early 80s high schoolers were my idols. I was about 5-8 years old but I remember your Trans Ams and Van Halen blasting stereos. I wanted to be yall so badly. But no. We got Nirvana and depression.

[@brianrobertson1211]

@@ghostrider2664 Not much to admire. Too much drug going around. We had some cool car, though. A friend from that time has three vintage Trans Ams, one of which is the Sammy Hagar style red T top. The Reagan era ushered in a lot of good music.

[@ghostrider2664]

@@brianrobertson1211 the t top was awesome, yes. I don't know if you're aware, but there's a lot of drugs going around now too. I don't think much has changed in that respect. Except the potency. I think you downplay the coolness factor though. I remember I had a hot babysitter, Farrah Fawcett hair, the whole thing. And her boyfriend had the trans am. He would pull up to the house and man.....I always wished I could be like that dude and get a chick like that. So 40 years later I tracked her down and did her. True story. She wasn't that good. Pretty underwhelming, honestly.

[@b.k.r.doggielover5449]

@@ghostrider2664 The vehicles were great! I had a '71 Plymouth Duster. Equipped with an 8 track player. I had many nice vehicles back in the '80's.

[@Rubbernecker]

Favorite memory: Rush's Moving Pictures.

[@bivouac-wt1lz]

Favorite 80’s memory: my hair.

[@shazbatagatha6100]

Yyz...camera eye..red barchetta..witch hunt ..my first rush album..

[@austinedmund1833]

What happened during 1981? Me: DON'T STOP BELIEVING 🎶 HOLD ON TO THAT FEELING!

[@sonyab1974]

Hahaha! ! :) Love it!!!

[@riddlr6358]

Absolute magic.

[@carlbowles1808]

Cyanide in Tylenol capsules.

[@mayorb3366]

@@carlbowles1808 Oh yeah, those were some scary days. But it happened in September of '82. It's hard to believe, but almost nothing was safety sealed prior to that.

[@DacStudiosEntertainment]

When 2020 is done, he’s gonna go over everything that happened in 2020. And it’s gonna probably an hour long

[@jp3813]

It's gonna balance out due to pop culture coming to a screeching halt.

[@beandbob8303]

Just some guy on youtube Bruh

[@alltimer4548]

Just some guy on youtube pressed much

[@alltimer4548]

Just some guy on youtube????

[@alltimer4548]

Just some guy on youtube your the one getting mad being called “bruh”

[@goochmcduck4285]

Was born till 88, but I fucking love this. Takes me away from this insane time.

[@Danfromoverthere]

I think it’s amazing you watch anything regarding early 80’s they mention sports but nothing of the islanders and the 4 cups in a row. They are truly a forgotten dynasty

[@quintas66]

Muhammad Ali was a rare and decent man.

[@depaola63]

Kevin Cowell Absolutely ⭐️💖

[@lloydtucker5647]

He really was a good hearted person.

[@Superduper666]

Except he didn’t think his wives were submissive enough for a Muslim man.

[@chayden153]

I didn't know that he talked a man down, that's amazing

[@viralnorn9173]

My oldest was born this year! He will be 40 in a month! Happy birthday sweetie! Your old mom loves you!

[@paul4888]

Just a message to say that this series of video is really appreciated, please do it until at least 2005

[@hkbabel]

Graduated grammar school 1980, high school 1984, college 1988... looking forward to this series to bring back many fond (and many horrific) memories, thank you (edit = spelling)

[@cavlizzy]

I was in 10th grade when MTV was born!! Perfect timing!! Also got my first New car that year: 1981 Trans AM! BEST year ever!!

[@cavlizzy]

@Wylde Wylde My dad is an attorney. He got me a hardship license (I agreed to work after school & my parents were divorced) So I got really lucky & had lots of fun.

[@SpiritBanger]

Spoiler Alert: Oliver North Will have something to do with the drug war in Nicaragua. Watch

[@jpmnky]

Ah! I haven't seen it yet!

[@Mullkaw]

how tf you put a spoiler warning for the year 1981

[@greatandmightykevin]

@Mike Keller Reagan and North should have swung for their crimes

[@Wallyworld30]

@Mike Keller Your right. Oliver took the fall for Reagan but he shouldn't have.

[@MissJellybean]

Mike Keller Most people don’t know about him being convicted as a war criminal. Everybody has the warm fuzzy feeling about Reagan but he was actually an awful president. Not as bad as 45 but who is? It’s funny how feelings get in the way of facts.Thank you for being an educated human.

[@shigeolincolntaco]

Every Saturday morning from 1980-1989 was my favorite moment.

[@darringraham2613]

Land of the Lost ,Sigmund the sea monster ,HR pufnstuf, The Jetsons ,and many more 👍

[@Dandelion0962]

@@darringraham2613 An intermediate hung and rung stage of Dumb slaves 2 Dumber sins, 4 progressively enslaved sinfully Dumbest: S.O.S.

[@jenjen3126]

Ahhhhhh my birth year!😊 Thanks Weird History!

[@kezza0072]

The 80s was the best decade to be brought up in, it was a great time

[@jamesali8476]

You don't so speak for everyone it was great for you sure but for others it was not

[@kezza0072]

@@jamesali8476 i do apologize that my comment upset you, i should have wrote the 80s was the best time for ME to grow up in, but it wasn't for some people.. Really mate you pulled me up for that. Get a hobby keyboard warrior is doing nothing for you

[@leazzel7]

1981, I turned 10. Had a great birthday party at the arcade then went roller skating, followed by a sleepover. A mini rubics cube necklace was my best present

[@luke125]

I turned 11. Lol

[@orwwan]

Ahhh that was the life

[@golden8972]

💗💗💗

[@human678]

How do you remember it so well? I'm only 22 and no way I can remember what I did on each of my birthdays back then.

[@leazzel7]

@@human678 I don’t recall all my birthdays. This one in particular my parents splurged on the activities. Probably because the year prior I spent my birthday on the couch slathered in calamine lotion due to chicken pox

[@btetschner]

A+ video! LOVE IT! These videos get better each time I watch them! ---TIMELINE ROCKS---

[@56postoffice]

Bob Marley's passing I remember so well. On his funeral, which was a clear day, thunder was heard. I also wonder if that Pulitzer 'winning' reporter's story was considered for film?

[@ET_Bermuda]

Year I was born. I felt like I should leave a comment.

[@richardmoores]

I was born in 1980

[@rickmalina338]

March 1981 I’m almost 40

[@JasonKerlin]

march 14 , 1981 here as well. Good day, Eric.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

That makes you very young, then...

[@firstname9502]

July 17

[@zzzzxxxx341]

Love the days when we were young, let's go!!! 😊💪👌👍😎❤️🥂

[@NewMessage]

Looks like another Sunday spent watching 80's classics for me, I guess.

[@pdarn27]

I miss those days. Things made a lot more sense. The optimism and excitement was off the charts. Ppl knew they were living in one of the best eras.

[@Ellen_mcg]

it was just as corrupt and sinister. You just didn't know it. These videos on this channel drop lots of clues of sinister happenings behind the scenes.

[@Tracymmo]

Lot of us hated living under the constant threat of nuclear war. The PATCO firings never should have happened. We were in a terrible recession.

[@bigkahunaburger5185]

It’s all on how you report it when looking back. When the president gets shot, air traffic controllers go on strike, the Cold War continues, and the country is in a recession, life can be scary. But when happy stories like the royal wedding, the birth of MTV, and the popularity of Donkey Kong are also reported, you realize there is good with the bad. I am struggling to find a good story for 2020, so it will be interesting to see how we look back on this 10 years from now.

[@mayorb3366]

Yes, there was a dark side to the 80"s. But that's every decade, some worse than others. The biggest difference from then to now is the effects of the politically correct movement which was just getting legs. People used to be able to laugh at themselves, and get laughed at without getting all bent out of shape. Some of the best iconic movies made could not be made today. The PC began the erasing process of books and movies years ago, and continues. People started being trained to be offended, and now we seek out reasons to be offended. It was actually a lot more "live and let live" in the 80's than it is now. Today a spoken honest opinion can render out right hatred from those disapproving. Differences used to be openly discussed, especially at colleges. (Yes, really!) Overall we were a lot nicer to each other back then.

[@shawnhampshirehick101]

The 80's were Awesome. Now the left has ruined a great Nation.😒

[@dax274]

Still waiting on the next decade. Come on Weird History ❤️

[@acanadianineurope814]

While I love watching the series, since I am now 54, I feel really old watching it.

[@kyleshiflet9952]

Escape From New York the ultimate 80s action movie

[@howiedewin3688]

It took me decades to realize that wasn't a question mark tatoo'd on Pliskins belly. Maybe I can blame it on VHS video resolution?

[@kyleshiflet9952]

@@howiedewin3688 yup

[@jrwselberg2727]

My favorite memory of the 80's -- no social media and personal pocket computers.

[@SweetLilWren]

This is such a great idea for a series, this will be a fun stroll thru my childhood and teen memories

[@subtlebluntduality5997]

William Holden dying by drunkenly slipping on a rug and hitting his head on a coffee table and bleeding to death.

[@khasualentertainment6734]

Who?

[@Ottophil]

khasual entertainment It clearly says william holden

[@007Julie]

Whoa! I never knew he had died that way, what a stupid way to die. Great actor. RIP.

[@khasualentertainment6734]

@@Ottophil yes who is he...bye

[@MANDINGLOST00]

@@Ottophil Yes a great actor. Certainly more well known than just a "khasual entertainer".

[@depaola63]

I graduated from high school on June 4th, 1981 🌈 fantastic era ! 💖

[@a333leal]

Really enjoying these 80s videos!!! Please keep doing them! As someone who loves everything 80s but was born in 91 (so close), this is as close as I’ll get with living in my favorite decade!

[@jamesmoss3424]

RIP Bob Marley.

[@GiveItUpDot]

The GOAT

[@dianariverjackson5123]

He was a drug addict nothing to idolize

[@GiveItUpDot]

@@dianariverjackson5123 oh plz .. stfu Karen

[@davesilvia9711]

@@dianariverjackson5123 dude came up with better music than you did!

[@chayden153]

@@dianariverjackson5123 somebody's a bit judgemental

[@KermdoubleO7]

I can pour over hours of these, like this is the future and I like it.

[@mandychapin9411]

My favorite 80's moment? The entire decade!

[@Kaiju-Driver]

I'm now a big fan of Timeline, history is fascinating.

[@amakuaole]

I didn't see Clash of the Titans in there. But I remember the Grey Poupon commercial, Betty Davis eyes, Let's get Physical, The People's Court, Donkey Kong, Escape from New York, Facts of Life, The Smurfs, John McEnroe losing his temper, the attempted Reagan assassination and some of the other stuff. Not sure if I remember seeing that Bob Marley died back then. I was 10 years old.

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

1rst year in High School.. If someone would have warned us about 2020 we would have invented the Time Stopping Machine!!!

[@RetroReminiscing]

ha ha true!

[@louisedavis8195]

The biggest thing happening for me was starting High School and the marriage of Charles and Diana. The viewing of all the dramas from the US. The best thing I like about the 80s no mobiles ( only for rich then) and no pressure to have a computer, seemed like more freedom then to.

[@rosiebateson4498]

The 80s were my favourite decade so this was a great video. I’ve subscribed 👍

[@savannahhoosier5276]

I was born in August of 1981. I love hearing all the crazy stuff that happened the year I was born. I find it weird that my favorite band formed 2 months after I was born. I guess the universe wanted me to love MetallicA and I do!!

[@ZemanTheMighty]

Man these are great. Carry on until the 2000s that'd be awesome

[@golden8972]

I was 10 years old. Take me back to those sweet, fun, innocent times.

[@matthewb377]

It's only the second episode and I already love this series

[@User25199]

I LOVE THESE! Keep it up man makes me feel like I can relate to the past and makes them look like actual humans with actual lives

[@rickyrydell]

I was 23 in '81. I remember all of this!

[@morisco56]

Thank you for mencioning rush's moving pictures, their best record Imo.