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How Well Do You Know the Year 1985? Quiz Questions
In 1985, the song "We Are The World" rocked the entire world. Which star did NOT sing in the charity anthem?
Michael Jackson
Diana Ross
Prince
Which major international event occurred in 1985?
The Fall of Berlin Wall
Royal wedding - Charles & Diana
Gorbachev became Soviet leader
Coca Cola changed its formula in 1985 to overwhelming public dismay. The response was so overwhelmingly negative that they changed back to the original formula in less than 3 months. What was it called?
Coke 2.0
New Coke
Coke Plus
Which one of these iconic images is from 1985?
John Lennon
Afghan girl
Che Guevara
In 1985, the first smoking ban banning smoking in restaurants was passed in...
Colorado
Texas
New York
In 1985, she played Mallory on "Family Ties". In REAL Life, who is this actress' younger brother?
Michael J. Fox
Patrick Dempsey
Jason Bateman
On September 1st, 1985, the wreck of this famous ship was found by a joint American-French expedition in the North Atlantic.
Colossus
Titanic
Exxon-Valdez
Which anti-drug slogan originated in 1985?
This is your brain on drugs
Crack Is Whack!
Just Say No
Which of these products was released in 1985?
New Coke
Pac-Man
Commodore 64
Which sitcom did George Clooney join in 1985?
ALF
Out Of This World
Facts Of Life
This man became the Major League Baseball all-time hits leader in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 11th, 1985.
Johnny Bench
Hank Aaron
Pete Rose
On September 13th, 1985, this famous plumber and his legendary video game were launched on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). What was that game?
Sonic
Super Mario Bros.
Donkey Kong
Which of these well-known book was published in 1985?
Ender's Game
Carrie
Bonfire of the Vanities
In November 1985, a famous little red character was launched on Sesame Street. Later, his Tickle-me toy would become one of the hottest toys of the holiday season.
Elmo
Bert
Fozzie
On November 20th, 1985, Microsoft launched its very first version of this software.
Excel
Pagemaker
Windows
Who was temporarily the U.S. President for 8 hours in 1985 when Ronald Reagan was having colon surgery?
John McCain
Jimmy Carter
George H.W. Bush