When thinking about the past, there are certainly some decades that stand out the most. Things have changed a whole lot over the past 40 or so years. It is quite amazing to think about all that has changed over the decades and how so much of the world is so different now. People, music, places, activities, and everything else has changed in some way or another. It can be fun to go back and see life in the decades gone by.

To be more exact, 1986 was a very memorable year for many people who grew up in the 1980s. This year was marked by many major events in the news and in pop culture. There were so many concerts to go to with all of the rising artists and bands. Technology was becoming more common and popular with Windows being released the year prior. There was triumph and tragedy all in one year.

All in all, 1986 was an important year that brought a change in culture, news, and in people. Plenty of iconic people came from it, too. Take a moment to look back on what life was like in 1986 with these 25 images.