#1
Which team won the Cricket World Cup in 1983?
India
ExplanationIndia won their first Cricket World Cup in 1983.
#2
Which famous musician released the album 'Thriller', which became one of the best-selling albums of all time, in 1983?
Michael Jackson
ExplanationMichael Jackson released the album 'Thriller' in 1983, which became one of the best-selling albums of all time.
#3
Which iconic television show aired its final episode in 1983, after an 11-season run?
M*A*S*H
ExplanationThe iconic television show 'MASH' aired its final episode in 1983, after an 11-season run.
#4
Which iconic arcade game, featuring a yellow character eating dots and avoiding ghosts, was released in 1983?
Pac-Man
ExplanationThe iconic arcade game 'Pac-Man' was released in 1983, featuring a yellow character eating dots and avoiding ghosts.
#5
What was the title of the second Star Wars film, released in 1983, featuring the Battle of Endor?
Return of the Jedi
ExplanationThe title of the second Star Wars film released in 1983 was 'Return of the Jedi', featuring the Battle of Endor.
#6
Who won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1983?
Terms of Endearment
Explanation'Terms of Endearment' won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1983.
#7
Which American space mission became the first to launch a woman into space in 1983?
Challenger STS-7
ExplanationThe Challenger STS-7 mission launched Sally Ride as the first American woman into space in 1983.
#8
Which computer company introduced the Apple Lisa, one of the first personal computers to feature a graphical user interface, in 1983?
Apple
ExplanationApple introduced the Apple Lisa, one of the first personal computers with a graphical user interface, in 1983.
#9
Which country officially adopted the metric system in 1983?
United States
ExplanationThe United States officially adopted the metric system in 1983.
#10
In 1983, who became the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Toni Morrison
ExplanationToni Morrison became the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1983.
#11
What major event happened in Berlin in 1983, leading to heightened tensions between NATO and the Soviet Union?
Able Archer Exercise
ExplanationThe Able Archer Exercise in 1983 caused heightened tensions between NATO and the Soviet Union, almost leading to nuclear war.
#12
What was the name of the terrorist organization responsible for the bombing of the United States Embassy in Beirut in 1983?
Hezbollah
ExplanationHezbollah was responsible for the bombing of the United States Embassy in Beirut in 1983.
#13
What was the name of the first mobile phone to be commercially available in the United States, released in 1983?
Motorola DynaTAC 8000X
ExplanationThe Motorola DynaTAC 8000X was the first commercially available mobile phone in the United States, released in 1983.
#14
What was the name of the terrorist attack on the United States Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1983?
Beirut Bombings
ExplanationThe terrorist attack on the United States Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1983, is known as the Beirut Bombings.
#15
Which famous Hollywood actor made his debut as James Bond in the film 'Never Say Never Again' released in 1983?
Sean Connery
ExplanationSean Connery made his debut as James Bond in the film 'Never Say Never Again' released in 1983.