The year I was born.... among other things
Ronald Reagan becomes the 40th US president
IBM introduces the PC
Raiders of the Lost Ark is the highest grossing film worldwide
the average cost of a gallon of gas: $1.25
of a first class stamp: $0.15
the space shuttle Columbia takes its first flight
Charles and Diana are married
A minor league game between the Rochester Red Wings and the Pawtucket Red Sox becomes the longest professional baseball game in history: 8 hours and 23 minutes - 33 innings
Scientists identify the AIDS virus
Walter Cronkite retires
MTV is launched. The first song played? Video Killed the Radio Star by the Buggles
U2 has bad hair, but good music
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Hey Girl, nice blog! Thanks for the well wishes on my festival! I'm hoping for a relaxing, fun time. I am just excited to have off from work :) Hope to see you guys again soon!
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