40 years ago today (1985), the Nintendo Entertainment System was released in test markets in North America. Included with the NES was the debut of Super Mario Bros. #80s #80shistory #80svideogsmes #SuperMarioBros40thAnniversary
October 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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40 years ago today (1985), Rock Hudson died from AIDS-related complications. The disclosure of Hudson's AIDS diagnosis provoked widespread public discussion and had an immediate impact on the funding of medical research related to the disease. #80shistory #RockHudson
October 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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40 years ago (yesterday), after just 79 days, Coca-Cola Classic returned after the debacle that was New Coke (1985). #80s #80shistory #CocaCola
July 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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What can a broken guitar and some righteous anger do? Apparently… change the world. Live Aid at 40 Episode 1 is out. A gripping start to a global movement.
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Live Aid at 40 episode 1 - ClumpHD
The documentary Live Aid at 40 episode 1 charts the extraordinary journey from a shocking news report to a global music phenomenon.
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July 9, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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This Pride, we honor the queer icons of the 1980s — legends who made noise, made history, and made us visible. From @madonnachat.bsky.social’s stage defiance to ACT UP’s street protests, their legacy is why we’re here today 🌟
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June 30, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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40 years ago this week (1985), U.S. Route 66 was officially removed from the United States Highway System. Portions of the road have been designated a National Scenic Byway by the name "Historic Route 66", like this section in Victorville, CA. #80s #80shistory #Route66
June 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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45 years ago today, May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington State erupted. It remains the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in U.S. history. #80s #80shistory #MountStHelens
May 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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The 1980 American Express Christmas catalog featured 24-karat gold-plated DeLoreans for $85,000 each. Only 2 sold out of 100 planned—ultimate car flex! #DeLorean #80sHistory #CarCollecting www.deloreanmuseum.org/gold-delorea...
March 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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45 years ago today (1980), the first Showbiz Pizza Place opened in Kansas City, Missouri. #80s #80shistory #ShowBizPizzaPlace
March 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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“Do you believe in miracles? Yes!”
45 years ago today, the Miracle on Ice hockey game between the USA and Soviet Union was played during the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY. Spoiler Alert, the US beat the heavily favored Soviets. #80s #80shistory
45 years ago today, the Miracle on Ice hockey game between the USA and Soviet Union was played during the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY. Spoiler Alert, the US beat the heavily favored Soviets. #80s #80shistory
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45 years ago today, Americans realized the power of actually STOPPING a Russian advance on our home soil.
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February 22, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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Big thanks to @bookshelfie.bsky.social for the recent review of my book! See my website www.scottberndt.com for more info.
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John Cleese Saved My Life!, by Scott Berndt—Book Review - Bookshelfie
In "John Cleese Saved My Life!: ...And Other True Tales of Pop, Politics, and Prayer," Scott Berndt pens a personal memoir that explores how the cultural
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February 19, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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I just wanted to drop a post here to announce the release of my book. More info at www.scottberndt.com. I’d be grateful for any and all reposts!
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45 years ago this week (1980), six American diplomats escaped Iran using Canadian passports and a fake film crew. The daring escape became known as the "Canadian Caper”. It was later dramatized in the 2012 film Argo. #80s #80shistory #IranHostageCrisis
January 31, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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《1985 Music News》
《On this day》
January 25th, 1985
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《On this day》
January 25th, 1985
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January 26, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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On this day in 1980, the San Francisco Chronicle debuted Gary Larson's Far Side comic! 🎉🐄 This quirky series turned into a global sensation, making millions laugh! What's your favorite Far Side moment? 🤣✨ #thisdayinhistory #80sHistory #GaryLarson
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On this day in 1980, the San Francisco Chronicle debuted Gary Larson's Far Side comic! 🎉🐄 This quirky series turned into a global sensation, making millions laugh! What's your favorite Far Side moment? 🤣✨ ##thisdayinhistory ##80sHistory ##GaryLarson
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On this day in 1980, the San Francisco Chronicle debuted Gary Larson's Far Side comic! 🎉🐄 This quirky series turned into a global sensation, making millions laugh! What's your favorite Far Side moment? 🤣✨ ##thisdayinhistory ##80sHistory ##GaryLarson
January 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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35 years ago today, The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas opened (1989). It closed this past July to make way for the Hard Rock Las Vegas. #80s #80shistory
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35 years ago today (Nov. 9, 1989), the border between East and West Germany was opened, and the Berlin Wall ceremoniously came down. It marked the beginning of the end of the Cold War. #80s #80shistory #ColdWar
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35 years ago today, at 5:04 p.m. local time, the Loma Prieta earthquake occurred in Central California during the 1989 World Series was taking place at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. #80s #80shistory #EarthquakeSeries #Giants #Athletics
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