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See all on WikipediaThe 1980s (pronounced "nineteen-eighties", shortened to "the '80s" or "the Eighties") was a decade that began on January 1, 1980, and ended on December 31, 1989. The decade saw a dominance of conservatism and free market economics, and a socioeconomic change due to advances in technology and a … See more
Wars
The most prominent armed conflicts of the decade include:
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The most notable … See moreMedicine and biology
The 1980s had many fundamental advances in medicine and biology. The first See more• The early 1980s was marked by a severe global economic recession that affected much of the developed world.
• Inflation … See moreActors and entertainers
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• Alan Alda
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• Mount St. Helens erupted in Washington, U.S. on May 18, 1980, killing 57 people.
• On October 17, … See more• The third generation of video game consoles like SG-1000, Master System, Nintendo Entertainment System (pictured), and Atari 7800 were released in the 1980s. See more
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