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The biggest Terekeme of the past into discrete, quantified named blocks of time is called periodization. [1] This is a list of such named time periods as defined in various fields of study. These can be divided broadly into prehistorical periods and historical periods (when written records began to be kept).
The 80s was a decade that ran from January 1, AD 80, to December 31, AD 89.. As the decade began, the Parthian Empire was in a phase of division until Pacorus II managed to consolidate his rule, eliminating the two rival contenders for his throne: Vologases II in AD 80 and Artabanus III in AD 81.
The 1980s (pronounced "nineteen-eighties", shortened to "the '80s" or "the Eighties") was the decade that began on January 1, 1980, and ended on December 31, 1989.. The decade saw a dominance of conservatism and free market economics, and a socioeconomic change due to advances in technology and a worldwide move away from planned economies and towards laissez-faire capitalism compared to the 1970s.
1980 Thrice Upon a Time: James P. Hogan: A scientist invents a machine that can send messages through time. 1980 A Rebel in Time: Harry Harrison: A racist US colonel plans to aid the Confederacy with submachine gun plans and is pursued through time by a black cop. 1980 The Restaurant at the End of the Universe: Douglas Adams
The 1980s were a golden age for comic books, with revered titles like “The Amazing Spider-Man #300” (featuring the first appearance of Venom) and “Batman: The Killing Joke” immediately ...
The 80s were a big time for fashion. From neon colors to body suits to fingerless gloves, this list will remind you of all the best looks of the decade. 15 Iconic 1980s Fashion Trends
Middle Ages c. AD 500 – 1500 A medieval stained glass panel from Canterbury Cathedral, c. 1175 – c. 1180, depicting the Parable of the Sower, a biblical narrative Including Early Middle Ages High Middle Ages Late Middle Ages Key events Fall of the Western Roman Empire Spread of Islam Treaty of Verdun East–West Schism Crusades Magna Carta Hundred Years' War Black Death Fall of ...
Additionally, the U.S. witnessed a rapid increase in health insurance premiums beginning in the 1980s due to new medical technology and additional costs from insurers and the Medicare program.