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Top selling albums in 1980s

The top selling album in the 80s was Dire Straits Brothers In Arms followed by Michael Jackson Bad, and then Thriller, 4th best selling album Queen Greatest Hits

The number one selling album for the year 1980 was Abba Super Trouper, 1981 Adam & The Ants Kings Of The Wild Frontier, 1982 Barbra Streisand Love Songs, 1983 Michael Jackson Thriller, 1984 Lionel Richie Can't Slow Down, 1985 Dire Straits Brothers In Arms, 1986 Madonna True Blue, 1987 Michael Jackson Bad, 1988 Kylie Minogue Kylie, 1989 Jason Donovan Ten Good Reasons.

Reference: http://www.pure80spop.co.uk/bestsellersalbums.htm

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When was Ronald Reagan elected?

Ronald Reagan was elected President in 1980

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Fact about the Tiananmen Square Massacre

The Tiananmen Square Massacre happened in China in June 1989.

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What was the first cartoon built around a line of toys?

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe was the first cartoon built around a line of toys.

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The cosby show

The Cosby Show was the #1 American TV show from 1985-1990 following Dynasty and preceding Roseanne which took over #1 in 1990.

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