When thinking about the past, there are some decades and certain years that stick out the most. Things have changed a whole lot over the past 40 or so years and it is actually pretty crazy to think about just how drastically everything has changed. The 1980s is one of the most iconic decades that many people remember and so many people look back on as being classic and important.
To be more exact, 1983 was a year to remark upon. There were plenty of major events and lots that happened in the media and in pop culture. The finale episode of 'MASH' aired, Michael Jackson released 'Thriller' and so much more happened in between. It can be fun to look back on what happened on a certain day or in a certain year to see if it is still relevant now.
All in all, 1983 was an iconic and special year that brought about so many fond memories, important people, and other classic moments. Here are 26 images showcasing what life was like in 1983.
The old Doritos bag
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When Reading Rainbow began
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Mama's House, 1983
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Halloween in 1983
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Def Leppard, 1983
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Joaquin Phoenix and River Phoenix with their family, 1983
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Freshman year, 1983
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Girls and their Cabbage Patch Kids, 1983
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Baseball in 1983
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Mrs. Fields founder, Debbie, in 1983
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The Outsiders, 1983
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Susan Sarandon and David Bowie, 1983
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Teri Garr, 1983
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Paul Simon and Carrie Fisher, 1983
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Boys on 14th Street, NY, 1983
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Adam Sandler in 1983
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How to screenshot in 1983
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Stonehenge festival, 1983
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Friends playing DnD in 1983
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Michelle Obama as a student in 1983
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Stevie Ray Vaughan, 1983
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Young couples in New York, 1983
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Tony Hawk in 1983
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Christmas in 1983
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A young Gwen Stefani getting Sting's autograph, 1983
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