“Unlock Your Nostalgia: 10 Mind-Blowing ’80s Trends That Will Make You Question Your Childhood!”
Lauper’s breakthrough came with her album “She’s So Unusual” in 1983. The LP included the instantly catchy hit “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.” One year later, Madonna became the queen of the music industry with “Like a Virgin.” For the next six years the fan battle raged nationwide.
RIP Optimus Prime
Before Michael Bay starting directing Transformers movies, it was a cartoon show in the ’80s. After the second season ended, a movie was released theatrically called The Transformers: The Movie. Designed to sell toys, the surprisingly violent animated film crushed little boys souls everywhere when Optimus Prime died.
When the show returned for its third season, fans were outraged that Optimus was gone. A letter writing campaign to Hasbro convinced them to resurrect the Autobot hero at the end of the season, ensuring the rest of the ’80s would be filled with transforming toys.
Hands Across America
On May 25, 1986, something incredible happened. Six and half million people joined hands across America creating a chain. The purpose of Hands Across America was to raise money to fight homelessness and hunger. For 15 minutes, participants linked hands for the incredible cause.
To accommodate everyone who wanted to take part in the event, the human chain wound through the country’s 48 contiguous states. Over $34 million was raised, with $15 million going to charities after operating costs were deducted.
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