[Ans] What was the name of Jack Nicholson’s character in the 1980 film “The Shining”?

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Stanly Kubrick’s 1980 classic film “The Shining” is widely regarded as one of the greatest horror films ever made. In the film, Jack Torrance (played by Jack Nicholson) rips his way through the Overlook Hotel in pursuit of his wife. In the movie's most quoted moment, Nicholson chops a hole in a bathroom door, announcing to his terrified spouse — "Here's Johnny!" The "Here's Johnny!" line that followed the door’s destruction was improvised by Nicholson and lifted from the intro to The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

[Answer] What was the name of Jack Nicholson’s character in the 1980 film “The Shining”?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What was the name of Jack Nicholson’s character in the 1980 film “The Shining”?"

...Stanly Kubrick’s 1980 classic film “The Shining” is widely regarded as one of the greatest horror films ever made. In the film, Jack Torrance (played by Jack Nicholson) rips his way through the Overlook Hotel in pursuit of his wife. In the movie's most quoted moment, Nicholson chops a hole in a bathroom door, announcing to his terrified spouse — "Here's Johnny!" The "Here's Johnny!" line that followed the door’s destruction was improvised by Nicholson and lifted from the intro to The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

[Answer] 3. Which musician was shot and killed outside his apartment in December 1980?

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...1. Augustus John 2. John Lennon 3. John Dulles 4. John Kennedy John Lennon was born in Liverpool in 1940. He started his musical career in The Quarrymen, a group soon joined by Paul McCartney. Together with George Harrison and Ringo Starr, John and Paul formed the band The Beatles, and they scored many number one hits from 1962 until 1970. I'll refrain from mentioning one, for the list is too long to go and cherry pick. After The Beatles split in 1970, John continued a solo career . He and his wife Yoko Ono were also regularly demonstrating for world peace. On December 8th, 1980, John was shot four times in the back by a deranged fan. Augustus John (1878-1961) was a Welsh painter and etcher. John Foster Dulles (1888-1959) was an American politician. His highest office was Secretary of State. John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917-1963) was the 35th US President.

[Answer] What is the generation name given to those born 1980's - 1996?

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...The group of people born between 1980's through 1996 are usually referred to as "millennials." They are often the subject of jokes, complaints and less-than-flattering Facebook and Twitter postings. They are often characterized as lazy, narcissistic and reluctant to commit to a job for any length of time. These are the kids who received "participation trophies" and had parents masquerading as "best friends" in many cases. The stereotypical millenials live in their parents' basements well past the age of 21. Source: LiveScience.com

[Ans] Which popular winter destination hosted the 1980 winter games?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which popular winter destination hosted the 1980 winter games?"

The mascot of the Games was "Roni", a raccoon. The mask-like rings on a raccoon's face recall the goggles and hats worn by many athletes in winter sports. The sports were played at the Olympic Center, Whiteface Mountain, Mt. Van Hoevenberg Olympic Bobsled Run, the Olympic Ski Jumps, the Cascade Cross Country Ski Center, and the Lake Placid High School Speed Skating Oval.

[Ans] which lieutenant colonel was implicated in the iran-contra affair in the 1980s?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "which lieutenant colonel was implicated in the iran-contra affair in the 1980s?"

The scandal began as an operation to free seven American hostages being held in Lebanon by Hezbollah, a paramilitary group with Iranian ties connected to the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution. It was planned that Israel would ship weapons to Iran, and then the United States would resupply Israel and receive the Israeli payment.

Step 2 : Answer to the question "which lieutenant colonel was implicated in the iran-contra affair in the 1980s?"

Large modifications to the plan were devised by Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North of the National Security Council in late 1985, in which a portion of the proceeds from the weapon sales was diverted to fund anti-Sandinista, or Contras, in Nicaragua.

Step 3 : Other interesting facts related to the question "which lieutenant colonel was implicated in the iran-contra affair in the 1980s?"

Reagan was aware of potential hostage transfers with Iran.

 Ultimately the sale of weapons to Iran was not deemed a criminal offense but charges were brought.

Under the Shah of Iran, the United States was the largest seller of arms to Iran,

Ronald Reagan took office as President on 20 January 1981, he vowed to continue Carter's policy of blocking arms sales to Iran.