10 Things You Don't Know About The 80s

The Iran-Iraq War lasted from 1980 to 1988. This war was fought between Iran and Iraq, and it was one of the longest and bloodiest conflicts in the 20th century. The war began when Iraq invaded Iran, and it was fueled by territorial disputes, political rivalries, and religious differences. Both sides suffered heavy casualties and economic devastation during the war, but ultimately, it ended in a stalemate with no significant territorial changes.

Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope was not made in the 80s. It was released in 1977, making it the only film in the given options that was not made during that decade.

John Lennon was assassinated in New York City on December 8, 1980.

In the 80s, the first genetically modified crop was tobacco. This means that scientists were able to manipulate the genetic material of tobacco plants to introduce new traits or characteristics. This breakthrough in genetic modification paved the way for further advancements in agricultural biotechnology and the development of genetically modified crops in various other plant species.

The Color Purple did not win the Academy Award for Best Picture in the '80s.

The correct answer is 8.0 on the moment magnitude scale. The moment magnitude scale is used to measure the size or magnitude of an earthquake. It takes into account the total energy released during an earthquake, which is calculated based on the area of the fault that slipped, the average amount of slip along the fault, and the rigidity of the rocks involved. An earthquake measuring 8.0 on the moment magnitude scale is considered a major earthquake, capable of causing significant damage and destruction.

In 1986, the first surrogate pregnancy of an unrelated child took place. This means that a woman carried and gave birth to a child that was not genetically related to her. Surrogacy involves using a gestational carrier who carries the pregnancy for another individual or couple. This breakthrough in assisted reproductive technology allowed individuals or couples who were unable to conceive or carry a pregnancy to have a child genetically unrelated to them.

The given answer is incorrect. Luke Spencer and Laura Webber are fictional characters from the soap opera General Hospital, and their wedding was not watched by approximately 30 million Americans in 1981. The correct answer is Prince Charles and Diana Spencer, as their wedding was a highly publicized and widely watched event in 1981.

In 1988, genetically modified plants were grown in China.

The correct answer is Argentina. The Falklands War was a conflict between the United Kingdom and Argentina that occurred in 1982. Argentina had claimed sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory, and invaded the islands in an attempt to assert their control. The United Kingdom responded with a military operation to retake the islands. The war lasted for 10 weeks and resulted in the defeat of Argentina, with the islands remaining under British control.