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Quiz about 1980s Triumphs and Disasters
Quiz about 1980s Triumphs and Disasters

1980s Triumphs and Disasters Trivia Quiz


Full of memories were the 80s. However, that was a decade that had its share of bad luck. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by sonstoo2. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
sonstoo2
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
11,701
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
8635
Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (7/10), Guest 66 (5/10), Guest 209 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. January 28, 1986. What disaster occurred on this date? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. On August 21, 1986, a huge cloud of carbon dioxide killed 1700 people. Where did this happen? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Pope was shot by a Turk. When? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In 1982, which Michael Jackson album was a must-have?

Answer: (1 word)
Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the following did NOT happen in the year 1983? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Again, which of the following did not happen in 1988? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which sport had a 42 day strike that ended on July 31, 1981? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. On May 18, 1980, which volcano erupted in Washington? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The 1980s had its share of ups and downs as well. Which one was not in 1980s? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the name of the ship that ran aground in Prince William Sound, causing the Alaskan oil spill? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. January 28, 1986. What disaster occurred on this date?

Answer: The Challenger exploded

The others were all in 1985. Rock Hudson was also the first famous figure to die of AIDS. October 2.
2. On August 21, 1986, a huge cloud of carbon dioxide killed 1700 people. Where did this happen?

Answer: Cameroon

Lake Nios Volcano in Cameroon killed 1,746 people.
3. The Pope was shot by a Turk. When?

Answer: May 1981

4. In 1982, which Michael Jackson album was a must-have?

Answer: Thriller

Michael Jackson sold 51 million copies, which is also the number 1 album in history.
5. Which of the following did NOT happen in the year 1983?

Answer: Small pox is considered eradicated by the World Health Organization.

Sally Ride (born 1951) went into space on 18th June 1983 on the STS-7 mission of the Space Shuttle.
6. Again, which of the following did not happen in 1988?

Answer: Black Monday - Stock market drops 22 percent

It was October 19, 1987.
7. Which sport had a 42 day strike that ended on July 31, 1981?

Answer: Baseball

8. On May 18, 1980, which volcano erupted in Washington?

Answer: Mount St. Helens

Helens had been dormant since 1857. A 5.1 earthquake had set off the eruption.
9. The 1980s had its share of ups and downs as well. Which one was not in 1980s?

Answer: Milli-Vanilli returned their Grammy as they were lip synching

They won the Grammy for Best New Artist in February 1990. Milli Vanilli got caught lip synching and returned the Grammy later that year.
10. What was the name of the ship that ran aground in Prince William Sound, causing the Alaskan oil spill?

Answer: Exxon Valdez

Source: Author sonstoo2

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