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1980s Trivia Answers Archive

Review earlier daily rounds, reveal the correct answer, and use the short explanation to learn the fact behind each question. Page 3 of 12 covers seven completed UTC days.

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Daily round

  1. In what year was Ghostbusters released?

    Answer: 1984

    Ghostbusters was released in 1984.

  2. In what year was Space Shuttle Challenger lost?

    Answer: 1986

    Space Shuttle Challenger was lost in 1986.

  3. In what year was Like a Prayer released?

    Answer: 1989

    Like a Prayer was released in 1989.

  4. Which puzzle game was a major Game Boy launch title outside Japan?

    Answer: Tetris

    Tetris was a prominent launch title outside Japan.

  5. In what year did the Famicom launch in Japan?

    Answer: 1983

    the Famicom launched in Japan in 1983.

Daily round

  1. In what year was Back to the Future released?

    Answer: 1985

    Back to the Future was released in 1985.

  2. Which Apple computer debuted with a graphical interface and mouse?

    Answer: Macintosh

    Macintosh is the Apple personal computer introduced with a graphical interface and mouse.

  3. In what year did the Seinfeld pilot air?

    Answer: 1989

    the Seinfeld pilot aired in 1989.

  4. In what year was The Legend of Zelda first released?

    Answer: 1986

    The Legend of Zelda was first released in 1986.

  5. What futuristic city is the main setting of Akira?

    Answer: Neo-Tokyo

    The story takes place in Neo-Tokyo.

Daily round

  1. Who invented Rubik’s Cube?

    Answer: Ernő Rubik

    Ernő Rubik invented Rubik’s Cube.

  2. Which sitcom follows a fictionalized Jerry Seinfeld and his New York friends?

    Answer: Seinfeld

    Seinfeld is the sitcom built around comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his friends.

  3. Who led the design team behind the Game Boy?

    Answer: Gunpei Yokoi and Nintendo R&D1

    Gunpei Yokoi and Nintendo R&D1 led the design team behind the Game Boy.

  4. In which fictional town does the family live?

    Answer: Springfield

    The family lives in Springfield.

  5. Which manga creator also directed the 1988 anime film Akira?

    Answer: Katsuhiro Otomo

    Akira's manga creator, Katsuhiro Otomo, also directed its landmark 1988 animated film adaptation.

Daily round

  1. In what year did the Berlin Wall open to freer crossings?

    Answer: 1989

    the Berlin Wall opened to freer crossings in 1989.

  2. In what year was Akira released in Japan?

    Answer: 1988

    Akira released in Japan in 1988.

  3. Which Pac-Man ghost is red?

    Answer: Blinky

    Blinky is the red ghost.

  4. Which Nintendo handheld uses interchangeable cartridges?

    Answer: Game Boy

    Game Boy is the Nintendo handheld game system with interchangeable cartridges.

  5. Which Madonna album shares its name with a gospel-influenced title track?

    Answer: Like a Prayer

    Like a Prayer is the Madonna album containing its gospel-influenced title track.

Daily round

  1. Which aviation drama stars Tom Cruise as Maverick?

    Answer: Top Gun

    Top Gun is the aviation drama about naval fighter pilots.

  2. Who directed Top Gun?

    Answer: Tony Scott

    Tony Scott directed Top Gun.

  3. Who organized Live Aid?

    Answer: Bob Geldof and Midge Ure

    Bob Geldof and Midge Ure organized Live Aid.

  4. Which private detective investigates the central case?

    Answer: Eddie Valiant

    Detective Eddie Valiant investigates the case.

  5. In what year did the Chernobyl disaster occur?

    Answer: 1986

    the Chernobyl disaster occurred in 1986.

Daily round

  1. Who created The Legend of Zelda with Takashi Tezuka?

    Answer: Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka

    Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka created The Legend of Zelda.

  2. Which global benefit concert used major venues in London and Philadelphia?

    Answer: Live Aid

    Live Aid is the dual-venue benefit concert broadcast around the world.

  3. Which puzzle game uses falling tetrominoes?

    Answer: Tetris

    Tetris is the falling-block puzzle game made from tetrominoes.

  4. In what year was Return of the Jedi released?

    Answer: 1983

    Return of the Jedi was released in 1983.

  5. What kind of building serves as the Ghostbusters’ headquarters?

    Answer: a converted firehouse

    The team operates from a converted New York firehouse.

Daily round

  1. Which game appeared on the first issue’s cover?

    Answer: Super Mario Bros. 2

    Its first issue featured Super Mario Bros. 2.

  2. In what year was Pac-Man first released?

    Answer: 1980

    Pac-Man was first released in 1980.

  3. Which fantasy adventure is framed as a grandfather reading to his grandson?

    Answer: The Princess Bride

    The Princess Bride is the fantasy adventure framed as a story read by a grandfather.

  4. Who directed Dirty Dancing?

    Answer: Emile Ardolino

    Emile Ardolino directed Dirty Dancing.

  5. Which action film traps John McClane inside Nakatomi Plaza?

    Answer: Die Hard

    Die Hard is the action film about a hostage crisis at Nakatomi Plaza.