In 1985

A vibrant 1980s-themed collage showcasing key events, pop culture icons, and technological advancements from 1985, including music, movies, and historical figures.

Test Your Knowledge of 1985!

Think you know what happened in 1985? Dive into this fun and informative quiz that will challenge your knowledge about one of the most iconic years in modern history!

With 21 intriguing questions covering various topics, you will explore:

Historic events
Popular culture
Notable figures
Entertainment milestones

21 Questions5 MinutesCreated by JumpingJacket42

In 1985, what software program that is now on hundreds of millions of computers was released in its earliest iteration?

Windows 1.0

Windows 3.1

Norton Antivirus

Clippy the annoying paperclip

In 1985, what controversial border was finally reopened?

Spain and France

India and Pakistan

Spain and Gibraltar

China and Tibet

In 1985, the song "We are the World" rocked the entire world. Which of these stars did NOT sing in the charity anthem?

Diana Ross

Cyndi Lauper

Michael Jackson

Prince

What did Dr. Robert Ballard discover in 1985?

A possible tenth planet, just past Pluto

The remains of the Titanic

A virus, the understanding of which would cure the common cold

The shroud of Turin

Which person became the first sitting member of the US Congress to fly in space?

Senator John Glenn

Senator John McCain

Representative Bill Nelson

Senator Jake Garn

Who was John Sculley in 1985?

Baseball broadcaster

CEO of Apple Computers

Popular fill-in host of the Today show

Ronald Reagan's nominee as CIA director, rejected by the Senate

Which of the following events did not occur in 1985?

Resting place of the sunken luxury liner Titanic was located.

First Microsoft Windows version was released.

Namibia obtained its independence.

Coca-Cola introduced "New Coke".

In 1985, CNN reporter Jeremy Levin was freed from captivity in what country?

Saudi Arabia

Lebanon

Iraq

Turkey

In 1985, she played the character Mallory on 'Family Ties'. In real life, who is this actress' younger brother?

Patrick Dempsey

Michael J. Fox

Jason Bateman

Idris Elba

On September 13, 1985 a famous plumber and his legendary video game were launched on the Nintendo Entertainment System. What is the name of that game?

Sonic

Super Mario

Donkey Kong

Street Fighter

In 1985, what movie received the dubious honor of eleven Oscar nominations with no wins?

"Back to the Future"

"The Color Purple"

"The Accused"

"Rain Man"

In 1985, what Basketball player was NBA's Rookie of the Year?

Shaquille O'Neal

Lebron James

Michael Jordan

Stephen Curry

What very common thing was the first of its type registered in 1985?

Electric car

Video Game

-com domain

.net domain

In 1985, what Bond movie starring Christopher Walken came out?

A View To A Kill

Goldfinger

Skyfall

Thunderball

In 1985, what did Michael Jackson buy for $47m?

Neverlan Ranch

Rights to his own catalog

Rights to the Beatles catalog

A plane

In November 1985, a famous little red character was launched on Sesame Street and went on to become a popular toy during the holiday season. What is it called?

Bert

Fozzie

Elmo

Murray

Bonus: On June 15, 1985 a beautiful princess was born to the Muoghalu family. What is her middle name?

Tabitha

Theresa

Thelma

Tina

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