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When is National Eighties Day celebrated? February 6th of each calendar year. 

What is National Eighties Day?

Eighties Day (otherwise known as International Eighties Day) is a holiday to commemorate and celebrate the historical events and pop culture of the 1980s, as well as to indulge in 1980s nostalgia and to bring interest in the 1980s to a new generation of young people. The day is celebrated on February 6th to commemorate the birth of two eighties icons, President Ronald Reagan and singer Rick Astley

How do you celebrate?

The standard way to celebrate the holiday is to dress up in 1980s or 1980s style clothing, to watch movies and TV shows from the 1980s, to listen to 1980s music, have a 1980s themed event, or to simply take interest in learning about something from the 1980s. Also, a standard dish to eat on Eighties Day is Pizza with Soda pop, Pizza Parlor sides (e.g., Chef Salad, chicken wings, etc.) and Ice Cream for dessert (preferably Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough).

Why was this day created? 

Eighties Day has been created in light of the popularity of the 1980s and in 1980s nostalgia in recent years. It is created to bring to mind and celebrate the historical events and pop culture of the 1980s, as well as to pass the decade on to future generations, especially to future artist and entrepreneurs.

Who created this day? This day was created by Donovan Dau in September 2022.