1984-1986

1984 MoviesThe Terminator: A human-looking, apparently unstoppable cyborg is sent from the future to kill Sarah Connor; Kyle Reese is sent to stop it.Linda Hamilton, Arnold SchwarzeneggerGhostbusters: Three unemployed parapsychology professors set up shop as a unique ghost removal serviceDan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Sigourney WeaverThe Karate Kid: A handyman/martial arts master agrees to teach a bullied boy karate and shows him that there is more to the martial art than fightingRalph Macchio, Pat Morita1984 TVNew ShowsMiami ViceDon JohnsonThe Cosby ShowBill CosbyAirwolfJan Michael VincentNight CourtHarry AndersonWhos the BossTony DanzaTop ShowsDynastyDallasThe Cosby Show60 MinutesFamily Ties

1984 Sports1984 Summer Olympics in L.A.Carl Lewis wins four gold medals

1984 Sports1984 Winter Olympics: SarajevoWalter Payton breaks Jim Brown's rushing record on October 7.

1985 EventsThe Titanic wreckage is foundNintendo NES comes outParents Music Resource Center (PMRC)Wanted warning labels on music Founded by senators wives

1985 MusicUSA for Africa: We Are the WorldMultiple stars lead by Quincy Jones & Bob GeldoffLive Aid: concert to benefit the fight against famine in AfricaOrganized by Bob GeldoffFarm Aid: concert to benefit struggling farmers in the MidwestOrganized by Willie Nelson

1985 MusicWhitney Houston: Whitney HoustonYou Give Good LoveSaving All My Love for YouHow Will I KnowTears for Fears: Songs from the Big ChairShoutHead Over HealsEverybody Wants to Rule the WorldOrchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkIf You LeaveSo in Love

Whitney Houston

Tears For Fears

OMD1985 TVNew ShowsThunderCatsCartoonMoonlightingBruce Willis & Cybil SheppardMacGyverRichard Dean AndersonThe Golden GirlsBetty White, & Bea ArthurTop ShowsThe Cosby ShowFamily TiesMurder, She Wrote60 MinutesCheers

1986 EventsThe 1st Zelda game comes out

January 28,1986: The space shuttle Challenger, explodes 73 seconds after launch.Pixar Animation Studio opensThe Iran-Contra Scandal becomes public

1986 MusicAerosmith & Run DMC collaborate on Walk This Way remake (5-4 & 13)1st rock-rap combinationThe Beastie Boys: bring white kids to rap music:License to Ill 1st rap album to hit #1Fight for Your Right to Party (5-12 & 14)Janet Jackson: ControlMakes Janet a superstarNastyControlWhat Have You Done For Me Lately

Janet Jackson

1986Now1986 MusicQueen: A Kind Of MagicLast studio album & tour for the bandMany tracks featured as the sound track for the HighlanderOne VisionWho Wants to Live ForeverA Kind of MagicThe Outfield: Play DeepTriple Platinum debut albumYour LoveSay It Isnt So

1986 TVNew ShowsThe Oprah Winfrey Show:Starts a 25 year domination of daytime TVPerfect StrangersA.L.FAlien Life FormMatlock

Top 5 ShowsThe Cosby ShowFamily TiesCheersMurder, She WroteThe Golden Girls

1986 MoviesTop Gun: Navy pilots compete to be the bestTom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Kelly McGillisFerris Bueller's Day Off: a high school student plan the perfect day offMatthew BroderickPlatoon: the horrors of Vietnam twist a new recruitCharlie Sheen, Wilem DafoeThe Highlander: Immortals battle for the final prizeChristopher Lambert, Sean Connery