Top 20 Craziest Live TV Events of the 80s
From unimaginable disasters to historic moments that defined an era - the 1980s brought us countless shocking events broadcast directly into our living rooms. Join us as we revisit the most jaw-dropping incidents captured live on television during this unforgettable decade. These weren't just news stories - they were shared experiences that stopped the world in its tracks.
Challenger disaster, Exxon Valdez, Mount St. Helens, R. Budd Dwyer, Loma Prieta Earthquake, Reagan assassination attempt, Bhopal disaster, Tommy Cooper death, Murdock train explosion, Whittier Narrows, Pope John Paul II, Berlin Wall, Baby Jessica, Clint Malarchuk injury, Air Florida crash, Royal Wedding, Joe Theismann, Live Aid, Iran hostage crisis, Hurricane Hugo, 1980s television