8 Fun Facts About The 80’s

Author zhinderhofer

November 2nd, 2020 11:00 AM

In honor of the Mix Morning Show’s Monday Funday 80’s Celebration here are 8 fun facts about the 80’s:

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  A billion people tuned in to see Prince Charles and Lady Diana get married in 1981.

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  Candy bars only cost $0.25!

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  The average price of a home was under $125,000.
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  MTV hit the air in 1981.

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  IBM launched personal computers in 1982, it was named "Machine of the Year". Apple came in with their version.

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  You didn't have to buckle up until 1984.
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  The first commercial cell phone weighted 2 lbs.

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  The first Chrysler minivan hit the road in 1984.

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