32 Radical Pics From the 80's That Perfectly Sum Up the Decade

Whether you're a fan of retro fashion, pop culture history, or technological milestones, this gallery is a perfect time capsule of the unforgettable 1980s.

By Andrew Cunningham

Published 1 week ago in Wow

Let's take a nostalgic journey back to the 1980s, with a collection of photos that showcase iconic moments from an era defined by bold fashion, groundbreaking technology, and larger-than-life celebrities.

From famous figures such as musicians, actors, and pop culture icons, to the cutting-edge gadgets and tech that shaped the decade, there is a little something for everyone in this collection.

Whether you're a fan of retro fashion, pop culture history, or technological milestones, this gallery is a perfect time capsule of the unforgettable 1980s.

1
Mr. Rogers throws out the first pitch at a baseball game.

2
Boomboxes were all the rage before more portable music devices were a thing.

3
A young Tony Hawk shows off his board.
4
Twisted Sister's Dee Snider testifying against censorship before Congress.

5
These dudes just went on a beer run of epic proportions.
6
A young Amy Poehler.
7
The legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger and Heather Thomas get their stretch on.

8
Remember getting your own player card as a kid?
9
This could be almost any 80's hair band.
10
An ad from a tech magazine.

11
A breakdancing crew and their matching jumpsuits.
12
Guy hitting a sweet jump on his 3 wheeler.
13
A kindergartener shows off his lunch box before the 1st day of school.

14
Carrie Fisher accompanied by Rick James and Jack Nicholson.
15
The sheer joy of gaming as a kid.
16
John Candy shows off his style alongside his Daughter.

17
A young Harrison Ford struts his stuff.
18
A 'dazed and confused' looking Keanu Reeves.
19
The family of Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn.

20
An L.A. Gear advertisement.
21
At the premiere of 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure', Pee-wee Herman, Rodney Dangerfield, and David Lee Roth pose for a photo.
22
Mariah Carey and Will Smith.