This Was What The World Looked Like 30 Years Ago

By Editorial Staff in History On 21st February 2016
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#1 A 20-year-old Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion ever after knocking out Trevor Berbick.

#2 David Bowie portrayed Jareth the Goblin King in the cult-classic Labyrinth.

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#3 Much to the delight of kids (and adults too) everywhere, Pee-wee’s Playhouse made its debut…

#4 …as did ALF, much to the delight and HORROR of kids everywhere.

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#5 The Bangles started a minor dance craze with their song and video for “Walk Like an Egyptian.”

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#6 Mark Harmon was named People magazine’s “Sexist Man Alive.”

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#7 Mattel — who was maybe threatened by Jem and the Holograms — released the Barbie and the Rockers line.