Welcome to our totally tubular journey back to the 1980s – a decade of neon lights, big hair, and even bigger personalities! Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the 80s or just curious about this iconic era, our blog post is like a time machine, ready to take you on a radical ride through the world of 80s trivia. From the groovy tunes of Madonna to the epic adventures in “Back to the Future,” we’ve got a gnarly collection of 100 trivia questions that will challenge your knowledge and bring back some righteous memories. So, grab your leg warmers, pop in that mixtape, and let’s dive into the vibrant and unforgettable world of the 1980s! 🌟🕹️

100 80’s Trivia Questions

1. Who directed “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982)? – Steven Spielberg
2. What is the name of the main character in “Scarface” (1983)? – Tony Montana
3. Which 1980s movie was the first to become a hit largely due to MTV? – Flashdance
4. In “The Breakfast Club” (1985), what character does Emilio Estevez portray? – Andrew Clark
5. Who played the Goblin King in “Labyrinth” (1986)? – David Bowie
6. What is the name of the skyscraper in “Die Hard” (1988)? – Nakatomi Plaza
7. Who directed “The Shining” (1980)? – Stanley Kubrick
8. In “Ghostbusters” (1984), what is the name of the ghost in the library? – Slimer
9. What 1986 movie featured Tom Cruise as a hotshot fighter pilot? – Top Gun
10. Who played Sarah Connor in “The Terminator” (1984)? – Linda Hamilton
11. What is the name of the fictional town in “The Goonies” (1985)? – Astoria
12. In “Back to the Future” (1985), what speed must the DeLorean reach to time travel? – 88 mph
13. Who directed “Blade Runner” (1982)? – Ridley Scott
14. What is Indiana Jones’ phobia in “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981)? – Snakes
15. Which actor played the main character in “Beverly Hills Cop” (1984)? – Eddie Murphy
16. What is the name of the dance in “Dirty Dancing” (1987)? – The Mambo
17. Who composed the score for “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” (1980)? – John Williams
18. In “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (1986), what type of car does Ferris drive? – Ferrari
19. What is the name of the main character in “RoboCop” (1987)? – Alex Murphy
20. In “The Princess Bride” (1987), what is Westley’s famous line? – “As you wish”

Entertainment

1. Which famous TV talk show host debuted in 1986? – Oprah Winfrey
2. What was the highest-grossing film of the 1980s? – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
3. Who played the role of Alex P. Keaton in the sitcom “Family Ties”? – Michael J. Fox
4. Which 1980s TV series featured a car named KITT? – Knight Rider
5. What was the first video played on MTV in 1981? – “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles
6. Who hosted the first episode of “Saturday Night Live” in the 1980s? – Steve Martin
7. Which TV show featured an alien from the planet Melmac? – ALF
8. What is the name of the bar in the TV show “Cheers”? – Cheers
9. Who played the role of Magnum, P.I.? – Tom Selleck
10. What was the name of the puppet in “Pee-wee’s Playhouse”? – Chairry
11. Which TV show was known for the phrase “I pity the fool”? – The A-Team
12. Who played the role of Dorothy in “The Golden Girls”? – Bea Arthur
13. What was the main setting for the TV show “Dallas”? – Southfork Ranch
14. Who was the original host of the game show “Jeopardy!” in the 1980s? – Alex Trebek
15. What is the name of the fictional town in “Twin Peaks”? – Twin Peaks
16. In “The Cosby Show,” what was Cliff Huxtable’s profession? – Obstetrician
17. What was the name of the robot in the TV show “Small Wonder”? – Vicki
18. Who played the role of Screech in “Saved by the Bell”? – Dustin Diamond
19. What is the name of the high school in “Beverly Hills, 90210”? – West Beverly High
20. Which TV show featured a character named Balki Bartokomous? – Perfect Strangers

Music

1. Who sang “Like a Virgin” released in 1984? – Madonna
2. Which band released “Thriller” in 1982? – Michael Jackson
3. What was U2’s first number-one hit in the USA? – “With or Without You”
4. Who is the lead singer of the band Guns N’ Roses? – Axl Rose
5. Which song by Queen became famous again in the 1990s due to its use in a movie? – “Bohemian Rhapsody”
6. What is the best-selling album of the 1980s in the USA? – “Thriller” by Michael Jackson
7. Who had a hit with “Every Breath You Take” in 1983? – The Police
8. Which 1980s song was re-released in 1985 to raise money for famine relief? – “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” by Band Aid
9. Who is known for the hit song “Purple Rain”? – Prince
10. Which band had a hit with “Sweet Child o’ Mine”? – Guns N’ Roses
11. What was the first video by a black artist to play on MTV? – “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson
12. Who sang “Total Eclipse of the Heart” in 1983? – Bonnie Tyler
13. Which band released the album “Back in Black” in 1980? – AC/DC
14. Who is the lead singer of the band Bon Jovi? – Jon Bon Jovi
15. Which artist is known for the hit “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”? – Cyndi Lauper
16. Who had a hit with “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”? – Wham!
17. Which band is known for the song “Don’t Stop Believin'”? – Journey
18. Who sang “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” in 1987? – Whitney Houston
19. What was David Bowie’s biggest hit of the 1980s? – “Let’s Dance”
20. Who had a hit with “Summer of ’69”? – Bryan Adams

History

1. Who was the President of the United States at the start of the 1980s? – Jimmy Carter
2. What was the name of the space shuttle that exploded in 1986? – Challenger
3. Which country did the United States invade in 1983? – Grenada
4. Who was the British Prime Minister for most of the 1980s? – Margaret Thatcher
5. What was the major nuclear accident that occurred in 1986? – Chernobyl disaster
6. Who became the Soviet leader in 1985 and introduced Perestroika and Glasnost? – Mikhail Gorbachev
7. In which year did the Berlin Wall fall? – 1989
8. What was the major health epidemic that emerged in the 1980s? – AIDS
9. Who was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, in 1981? – Sandra Day O’Connor
10. In 1980, which country boycotted the Moscow Summer Olympics? – United States
11. What was the Iran-Contra affair? – A political scandal involving the secret sale of arms to Iran
12. Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983 for his efforts to end Poland’s Communist dictatorship? – Lech Wałęsa
13. In which year was the first case of BSE (mad cow disease) identified? – 1986
14. What was the name of the treaty signed between the U.S. and the Soviet Union in 1987 to eliminate intermediate-range nuclear missiles? – INF Treaty
15. Who was the famous Chinese student protester photographed standing in front of a line of tanks in Tiananmen Square in 1989? – “Tank Man” (unknown)
16. Which African country gained independence from South Africa in 1990? – Namibia
17. In 1984, which country returned to democracy after 21 years of military rule? – Brazil
18. What was the major environmental disaster that occurred in 1989 in Alaska? – Exxon Valdez oil spill
19. Who was assassinated in 1981, becoming a martyr for the peace movement in Egypt? – Anwar Sadat
20. In which year did the U.S. launch the Space Shuttle Discovery? – 1984

General

1. What was the popular fitness trend of the 1980s led by Jane Fonda? – Aerobics
2. Which iconic computer was introduced by Apple in 1984? – Macintosh
3. What was the best-selling video game of the 1980s? – Pac-Man
4. Who wrote the influential book “The Alchemist,” first published in 1988? – Paulo Coelho
5. What was the name of the first test-tube baby, born in 1978? – Louise Brown
6. Which fashion trend involved wearing an oversized top on one shoulder? – Off-shoulder shirts
7. What was the name of the first cloned sheep, born in 1996? – Dolly
8. In 1985, what was the name of the Live Aid concert’s organizer? – Bob Geldof
9. What was the popular children’s toy that was a robotic pet? – Tamagotchi
10. Who was the famous skateboarder that rose to prominence in the 1980s? – Tony Hawk
11. What was the name of the first space shuttle launched by NASA in 1981? – Columbia
12. Which car company produced the DeLorean, famous for its role in “Back to the Future”? – DeLorean Motor Company
13. What was the major fashion trend involving bright, neon colors? – Neon fashion
14. Who was the author of “The Name of the Rose,” published in 1980? – Umberto Eco
15. What was the popular diet of the 1980s that focused on high protein and low carbohydrates? – Atkins Diet
16. Which famous graffiti artist emerged in New York in the 1980s? – Jean-Michel Basquiat
17. What was the name of the first commercially successful portable computer, released in 1981? – Osborne 1
18. What was the major environmental campaign that encouraged reducing, reusing, and recycling? – The Three Rs
19. Who was the famous female tennis player who won 9 Wimbledon singles titles in the 1980s? – Martina Navratilova
20. What was the name of the popular puzzle invented by Ernő Rubik in the 1970s and became a craze in the 1980s? – Rubik’s Cube