Famous People and Celebrities - Trivia Quiz Questions From the 1980s

1980s Celebrity and Famous People Trivia Questions

What Cowboy's 99-yard run from scrimmage put him in the NFL record book in 1983?
A: Tony Dorsett's.

 

In which decade did Bonnie Blair set her first world record?
A: 1980s.

In whose play did Dustin Hoffman appear on Broadway in 1984?
A: Arthur Miller.

Which 1988 film with Michelle Pfeiffer was about Mafia wives?
A; Married to the Mob.

Who did Gary Kasparov take the world title from in 1985?

A: Anatoly Karpov.

Which member of the Howe family held a record that Wayne Gretzky overtook in the 1980s?
A: Gordie.

Which 1980s US president survived an assassination attempt?
A: Ronald Reagan.

 

Who became leader of the Khmer Rouge in 1985?
A: Khieu Samphan.

 

Which San Francisco team did Joe Montana play for through most of the 80s?
A: 49ers.

 

What position did Cal Ripkin Jr., start at for the first time since 1982, in a July, 1996 game?
A: Third base.

 

From which year did Martina Navratilova compete officially as an American rather than a Czech player?
A: 1981.

 

What two NBA players won the MVP trophy three times each from 1986 through 1992?
A: Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan.

Who had a 1980s No 1 hit with True Colors?
A: Cyndi Lauper.

In which year did Andy Warhol die?
A: 1987

 

Who was Dancing On The Ceiling in 1986?
A: Lionel Richie.

 

Which Bob who founded Band Aid received an honorary knighthood in 1986?
A: Geldof.

 

Which former child star appeared in Little Johnny Jones in the 1980s?
A: Donny Osmond.

 

Which Martina dominated tennis in the 80s?
A: Navratilova.

 

Rudolf Nureyev took citizenship of which country in 1982?
A: Austria.

 

Stevie Wonder was given the keys to which city in recognition of his talents in 1984?
A: Detroit.

Which team did Wayne Gretzky join in 1988?
A: Los Angeles Kings.

Who had an 80s No 1 with You Keep Me Hangin' On?
A: Kim Wilde.

 

Who did Magic Johnson play for throughout the 80s?
A: Los Angeles Lakers.

Which wife received an $874 million divorce settlement in 1982?
A: Soraya Khashoggi.

In 1982 who won a special award for 50 years  of film making?
A: Micky Rooney.

 

Which TV evangelist did George Bush defeat to win the Republican nomination in 1988?
A: Pat Robertson.

 

Which single did Martika take to NO 1 in the 80s?
A: Toy Soldiers.

 

In which 80s film did Arnold Schwarzenegger play Danny De Vito's brother?
A: Twins.

Who took his Part-Time Lover to No 1 in the 80s?
A: Stevie Wonder.

Which Nancy was elected to the Golfing Hall of Fame in 1987?
A: Lopez.

In what year was Larry Bird first named NBA's MVP?
A: 1984.

Who were the two women hostages held in the US Embassy in Tehran in 1980-81?
A: Kathryn Koob & Elizabeth Ann Swift.