Quiz: Can You Ace This Ultimate 80s True or False Challenge?

sixteen candles, 80s, 90s, heartthrob, man
via Universal Pictures

Let's bounce!

This quiz asks about 80s trivia based on popular music, movies, fashion trends, and news from the decade. Take this quiz to test your expertise!

Erica Garcia
Erica Garcia
 Jul 01, 2019

1 of 25Choose Your Answer!

Even though they were made to keep you warm, the hippest kids wore LEG WARMERS all year round!
False
True

2 of 25Choose Your Answer!

Business in the front, and a party in the back! THE MULLET was a popular hairstyle in this decade!
True
False

3 of 25Choose Your Answer!

To raise funds for relief aid in Africa, Live Aid was a benefit concert started by JOHN LENNON which took place in 1985.
True
False

4 of 25Choose Your Answer!

Diving East and West Germany, The Berlin Wall caused division and turmoil throughout the country until its fall in 1989.
False
True

5 of 25Choose Your Answer!

Click and print! THE DISPOSABLE CAMERA was first invented in the 1980s.
True
False

6 of 25Choose Your Answer!

If you were the coolest kid in school, TRAPPER KEEPERS were the one school necessity in your locker!
False
True

7 of 25Choose Your Answer!

Released in 1983, Madonna's hit song LIKE A VIRGIN was nominated MTV's Best Music Video of the year.
False
True

8 of 25Choose Your Answer!

Boldly hopeful in the technologies of the future, the blockbuster hit "E.T." was a movie about a boy and a scientist who travel back and forth in time.
True
False

9 of 25Choose Your Answer!

The Criminal, the Athlete, the Basketcase, the Princess, and the Brain make up the notorious bunch known as The Breakfast Club.
False
True

10 of 25Choose Your Answer!

The horror film "The Shining" starring Mel Gibson launched fiction writer's Stephen King's career.
False
True

11 of 25Choose Your Answer!

In 1986 American action drama "Dirty Dancing," Tom Cruise starred as a naval aviator named Pete "Maverick" Mitchell.
False
True

12 of 25Choose Your Answer!

Based on the novel by S.E. Hinton, the 1983 film "The Outsiders" was the beginning of many famous actor's careers such as Patrick Swayze, Tom Cruise, and Rob Lowe.
False
True

13 of 25Choose Your Answer!

"Don't have a cow!" is an 80s phrase used to tell someone not to freak out!
True
False

14 of 25Choose Your Answer!

Known as one of the most tragic events of the 80s, the APOLLO 11 spaceship broke apart in flight, killing 7 crew members and 5 NASA astronauts.
False
True

15 of 25Choose Your Answer!

Upon his arrival to Earth, E.T. befriends a boy named Sodapop.
True
False

16 of 25Choose Your Answer!

THE POWER RANGERS were the name of a group of turtles that fought crime on their hit 80s cartoon show.
False
True

17 of 25Choose Your Answer!

First released in 1980, the Rubik's Cube made its debut on store shelves challenging people's intelligence for solving puzzles.
False
True

18 of 25Choose Your Answer!

On September 1, 1985, 73 years after its wreckage, historians and scientists finally recovered parts of the Titanic at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.
False
True

19 of 25Choose Your Answer!

In July of 1981, the marriage of Princess Diana to Prince William of Wales sparked excitement across the entire globe.
True
False

20 of 25Choose Your Answer!

Starring Ted Danson, the American sitcom "Cheers" is a show about the Bull & Finch Pub in Boston.
False
True

21 of 25Choose Your Answer!

"Where's the beef?!" An elderly woman yelling this phrase through the phone was McDonald's most famous campaign strategy during the 80s.
True
False

22 of 25Choose Your Answer!

Pass the torch! The 1984 Summer Olympics was opened by President Ronald Reagan and took place in Dallas, Texas.
False
True

23 of 25Choose Your Answer!

Nicknamed "Joe Cool," and the "Comeback Kid," Joe Montana was a famous NFL player whose career rose to new heights in the 80s.
True
False

24 of 25Choose Your Answer!

The San Antonio Spurs were an NBA Team on fire throughout the decade.
True
False

25 of 25Choose Your Answer!

GEORGE MICHAEL went on to become known as the world's biggest popstar with hits like "Thriller" and "Bad."
True
False
WOMEN.COM | Quiz Facts

The '80s was a totally rad decade! From the legendary music to the awesome hit movies, the trend-setting fashion, and groundbreaking news, the '80s were a time of color, vibrancy, and culture shaping events. Do you think you can remember all the things that defined this decade? This quiz will ask trivia questions about the most popular music, movies, TV shows, and fashions statements that make the 80's so memorable today.

Think you remember hit movies like E.T., The Outsiders, or The Shining? Do you think you remember the names of the actors that starred in these films? What about the song title of Madonna's biggest hit? Do you remember where the 1984 Olympics took place? If you're ready to prove yourself the ultimate 80s expert, this quiz was made just for you! We know how taxing a long workday can be, so how about you sit back, relax, and take a trip down memory lane by reminiscing on these awesome 80's moments.

Our goal at women.com is to make people feel good about who they are, no matter what time of day it is! Whether or not you are in an office or enjoying a break at home, the time has come to "Treat Yoself"! By clicking, "let's Play" you are embarking on an relaxing break from the outside world to do something that you will HIGHLY ENJOY. So take a breath, flex your fingers, and stop whatever you're doing. It's time to have a little fun. This three-minute escape is exactly what you need!

Remember to visit women.com/quizzes to check out some of our other viral content, and as always, don't forget to share with your friends!