1980's
Life Magazines from the 1980's
Life Magazine’s issues in the 1980s paint a picture of a country on the verge of a breakthrough. Socially conscious stories about abortion, AIDS, illegal drug abuse and endangered species show a growing American interest in society and responsibility. The decade’s beauties, like Raquel Welch, Madonna, and Caroline Kennedy, still graced several covers, but an overwhelming number of LIFE Magazine cover stories were about world issues like cancer or the aftermath of the Chernobyl meltdown.
LIFE, as usual, captured amazing images of world-changing events, including the development and implantation of the first artificial heart, the Challenger disaster, and a terrifying hostage crisis in the Middle East. Even the Star Wars Droids earned a front-page spot! In every story, no matter the subject, LIFE Magazine’s dedication to exceptional photojournalism means they captured important moments with incredible clarity and style.
Stories about Bruce Springsteen, Micheal Jackson, and the stars of the now-famous Live Aid concert told LIFE Magazine readers about popular music in the 1980s. Actors and actresses like Meryl Streep and Harrison Ford also made the cover, but the real star of the decade was Princess Diana of Wales. Her fairy-tale wedding to Prince Charles, the births of her sons, and stories about her humanitarian efforts earned top billing throughout the 1980s.
Science, technology, Hollywood, politics - LIFE Magazine’s successful formula continued to satisfy readers throughout the 1980s, and the events covered in those issues also laid the foundation for events today. Many of the young up-and-comers in politics and entertainment are now seasoned and respected veterans. We now know that some events covered by LIFE Magazine in the 1980s, like the Soviet war in Afghanistan, would be incredibly influential in today’s political climate. LIFE Magazines from the 1980s provide an important look “back to the future” of life in America and the world.
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1980 Trivia Challenge Playing Cards: 38th Birthday or Anniversary Gift
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1981 MiniBook: 37th Birthday or Anniversary Gift
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1981 Trivia Challenge Playing Cards: 37th Birthday or Anniversary Gift
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1982 MiniBook: 37th Birthday or Anniversary Gift
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1982 Trivia Challenge Playing Cards: 36th Birthday or Anniversary Gift
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1983 MiniBook: 35th Birthday or Anniversary Gift
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1983 Trivia Challenge Playing Cards: 35th Birthday or Anniversary Gift
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1984 MiniBook: 34th Birthday or Anniversary Gift
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1984 Trivia Challenge Playing Cards: 34th Birthday or Anniversary Gift
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1985 MiniBook: 33rd Birthday or Anniversary Gift
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1985 Trivia Challenge Playing Cards: 33rd Birthday or Anniversary Gift
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1986 MiniBook: 32nd Birthday or Anniversary Gift
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1986 Trivia Challenge Playing Cards: 32nd Birthday or Anniversary Gift
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1987 MiniBook: 31st Birthday or Anniversary Gift
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1987 Trivia Challenge Playing Cards: 31st Birthday or Anniversary Gift
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1988 MiniBook: 30th Birthday or Anniversary Gift
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1988 Trivia Challenge Playing Cards: 30th Birthday or Anniversary Gift
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1989 MiniBook: 29th Birthday or Anniversary Gift
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1989 Trivia Challenge Playing Cards: 29th Birthday or Anniversary Gift
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1980 MiniBook: 38th Birthday or Anniversary Gift
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January 1, 1980 Life Magazine Ayatullah Khomeini
Starting at: $12.95
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February 1, 1980 Life Magazine Mary Astor
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March 1, 1980 Life Magazine Mickey Rooney
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April 1, 1980 Life Magazine Hare Krishna Children
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May 1, 1980 Life Magazine Gene Splicing
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June 1, 1980 Life Magazine Folk Art, Cat
Starting at: $12.95
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July 1, 1980 Life Magazine Light House
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August 1, 1980 Life Magazine Miss Piggy, Muppets
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September 1, 1980 Life Magazine Long Hot Summer, Sunset
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October 1, 1980 Life Magazine Chinese Child
Starting at: $12.95
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November 1, 1980 Life Magazine Walter Cronkite
Starting at: $12.95
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December 1, 1980 Life Magazine Children With Cancer
Starting at: $12.95
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January 1, 1981 Life Magazine Year In Pictures
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February 1, 1981 Life Magazine Woman On Sailboard
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March 1, 1981 Life Magazine Iran Hostage Homecoming
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April 1, 1981 Life Magazine Meryl Streep
Starting at: $12.95
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May 1, 1981 Life Magazine President Ronald Reagan
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June 1, 1981 Life Magazine Planets
Starting at: $12.95
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July 1, 1981 Life Magazine Are We Running Out Of Water
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August 1, 1981 Life Magazine Americas Best Swimming Holes
Starting at: $12.95