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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 6 of 12 covers seven completed UTC days.

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Daily round

  1. Which 1989 event enabled freer crossings between East and West Berlin?

    Answer: Opening of the Berlin Wall

    Opening of the Berlin Wall is the event allowing freer crossings between East and West Berlin.

  2. In what year was Die Hard released?

    Answer: 1988

    Die Hard was released in 1988.

  3. What was the redesigned Famicom called in many overseas markets?

    Answer: Nintendo Entertainment System

    A redesigned version became the Nintendo Entertainment System abroad.

  4. 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.

  5. Which comedy sends Marty McFly through time?

    Answer: Back to the Future

    Back to the Future is the time-travel comedy featuring teenager Marty McFly.

Daily round

  1. In what year was Super Mario Bros. first released?

    Answer: 1985

    Super Mario Bros. was first released in 1985.

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

    Answer: 1985

    Back to the Future was released in 1985.

  3. Which romance follows Baby Houseman and dance instructor Johnny Castle?

    Answer: Dirty Dancing

    Dirty Dancing is the romance about Baby Houseman and dance instructor Johnny Castle.

  4. Who co-created Seinfeld with Jerry Seinfeld?

    Answer: Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld

    Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld co-created Seinfeld with Jerry Seinfeld.

  5. Who directed Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

    Answer: Robert Zemeckis

    Robert Zemeckis directed Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

Daily round

  1. Which digital audio format stores music on an optical disc?

    Answer: Compact disc

    Compact disc is the optical digital audio format read by laser.

  2. In what year was Top Gun released?

    Answer: 1986

    Top Gun was released in 1986.

  3. In what year did Full House premiere?

    Answer: 1987

    Full House premiered in 1987.

  4. Which puzzle game uses falling tetrominoes?

    Answer: Tetris

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

  5. What sacred relic is central to Zelda lore?

    Answer: the Triforce

    The Triforce is a central sacred relic.

Daily round

  1. In what year was Dirty Dancing released?

    Answer: 1987

    Dirty Dancing was released in 1987.

  2. In what year did The Simpsons become a standalone prime-time series?

    Answer: 1989

    The Simpsons became a standalone prime-time series in 1989.

  3. In what year was Tetris created?

    Answer: 1984

    Tetris was created in 1984.

  4. Which two companies jointly developed the compact-disc audio standard?

    Answer: Philips and Sony

    Philips and Sony developed the compact-disc audio standard.

  5. Which landmark became a prominent symbol of German reunification?

    Answer: the Brandenburg Gate

    The Brandenburg Gate became a major symbol of reunification.

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

    Answer: Super Mario Bros. 2

    Its first issue featured Super Mario Bros. 2.

  3. Which NASA orbiter was lost during mission STS-51-L?

    Answer: Space Shuttle Challenger

    Space Shuttle Challenger is the NASA orbiter lost shortly after liftoff on mission STS-51-L.

  4. Which numbered Madonna studio album was Like a Prayer?

    Answer: fourth

    It is Madonna’s fourth studio album.

  5. Which comedy follows a team running a paranormal removal business?

    Answer: Ghostbusters

    Ghostbusters is the supernatural comedy about a paranormal removal business.

Daily round

  1. What model of car becomes the film’s time machine?

    Answer: a DeLorean

    The time machine is a modified DeLorean.

  2. Which space agency operated Challenger?

    Answer: NASA

    NASA operated Challenger.

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

    Answer: 1980

    Pac-Man was first released in 1980.

  4. In what year did the Chernobyl disaster occur?

    Answer: 1986

    the Chernobyl disaster occurred in 1986.

  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.

Daily round

  1. In what year was Space Shuttle Challenger lost?

    Answer: 1986

    Space Shuttle Challenger was lost in 1986.

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

    Answer: 1986

    The Legend of Zelda was first released in 1986.

  3. In what year was Thriller released?

    Answer: 1982

    Thriller was released in 1982.

  4. Which film follows Elliott as he befriends a stranded alien?

    Answer: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

    E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is the film about Elliott befriending a stranded alien.

  5. Who directed Dirty Dancing?

    Answer: Emile Ardolino

    Emile Ardolino directed Dirty Dancing.