1986 Trivia, Fun Facts and History Quick Facts from 1986: World Changing Event: Chernobyl Nuclear Plant Explosion killed more than 7,000 people in the USSR. The Top Song was That’s What Friends are For by Dinone Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder The Movies to Watch include Top Gun, Pretty in Pink, Little Shop of Horrors,… Read More
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1985 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1985: World Changing Event: Mikhail Gorbachev became the Soviet Premier, beginning the era of “Glasnost” – openness and transparency. Microsoft Windows 1.0 was released. The Top Song was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie The Movies to Watch include Back to the Future, The Color Purple, Cocoon, Witness,… Read More
1984 Fun Facts, History and Trivia Quick Facts from 1984: World Changing Event: Apple Computer Inc unveiled the Macintosh personal computer for $1,995, selling almost 250,000 in 1984. The Top Song was Like A Virgin by Madonna Influential Songs include: White Horse by Laid Back, Better Be Good to Me by Tina Turner, Jam on… Read More
1983 Trivia, Fun Facts and History Quick Facts from 1983: World Changing Event: President Reagan referred to the Soviet Union as an “Evil Empire” in a speech in Florida. The Top Song was Every Breath You Take by The Police Influential Songs include: Rockit by Herbie Hancock, Puttin’ On The Ritz – Taco, She Blinded… Read More
1982 Fun Facts, History and Trivia Quick Facts from 1982: World Changing Event: The Commodore 64 became the first popular ‘home use’ computer in many homes. The Top Song was I Love Rock and Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts The Movies to Watch include E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, Rocky III, The Toy, Fast Times at Ridgemont High,… Read More
1981 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1981: World Changing Event: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was recognized in 1981, and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was identified in 1984. The Top Song was Physical by Olivia Newton John The Movies to Watch include Raiders of the Lost Ark, On Golden Pond, Superman II, The Cannonball… Read More
Doo Doo Dooo Dooo Dooo Do Do Do Do Do Do… The best songs are often observational, and Suzanne’s observations that rainy morning at Tom’s Diner tell so much more than the words indicate at our first listen. She tells us subtle details about her own life, the diner, it’s employees, it’s patrons. She has… Read More
1980 History, Fun Facts and Trivia Quick Facts from 1980: The Miracle On Ice: At the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, the US men’s hockey team amazed the world (and themselves) by beating the Soviet Union. The Top Song was Lady by Kenny Rogers The Movies to Watch include Airplane!, Coal Miner’s Daughter, Flash Gordon,… Read More
1979 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1979: World Changing Event: Khomeini’s Iranian Revolution over Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi. The Other World Changing Event: The introduction of the Sony Walkman The Top Song was My Sharona by The Knack The Movies to Watch include Alien, Rocky 2, The Muppet Movie, Apocalypse Now and Star Trek: The Motion Picture and The… Read More
1978 Trivia, History and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1978: World Changing Event: Louise Brown, the first “test-tube baby,” was born healthy in Oldham General Hospital, UK. The Top Song was Night Fever by The Bee Gees The Movies to Watch include Grease, Every Which Way But Loose, Superman and Heaven Can Wait The Most Famous Person in America was… Read More
1977 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1977: The Top Song was You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone The Movies to Watch include Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Smokey and the Bandit The Most Famous Person in America was probably Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set (card game)… Read More
1976 Trivia, Fun Facts and History Quick Facts from 1976: World Changing Event: Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer, in Jobs’ parents garage, in Cupertino, California. The Top Song was Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart Influential Songs include: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, Do You Feel Like We Do by… Read More
1975 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1975: World Changing Event: HBO put itself on the Pop Culture Map when it broadcast the “Thrilla in Manila” – the heavyweight boxing championship match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier live from the Philippines. The Top Song was Love Will Keep Us Together by The Captain and… Read More
1974 Fun Facts, History and Trivia Quick Facts from 1974: The Odd Movie Premiere: The world premiere of Blazing Saddles took place at the Pickwick Drive-In theater in Burbank, CA where 200 guests watched the film on horseback. The Top Song was The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand Influential Songs include: Rebel Rebel by… Read More
Robert Opel dashed naked from across from the backstage during the 46th Academy Awards ceremony, and flashed a peace sign with his fingers as he jogged offstage. David Niven was in the middle of an introduction for Elizabeth Taylor as this, the first televised streak occurred, on April 2, 1974, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion,… Read More
1973 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1973: Science in Space: Anita and Arabella, two female cross spiders, went into orbit in 1973 for the Skylab 3 space station as part of an experiment to see if spiders could spin webs in near-weightlessness. They can. The Top Song was Killing Me Softly With… Read More
1972 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1972: World Changing Event: Intel invented the single-chip microprocessor. The Top Song was The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack The Movies to Watch include The Godfather, The Getaway , What’s Up Doc and The Poseidon Adventure The Most Famous Person in America was probably Notable books… Read More
1971 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1971: World Changing Event: Television and radio ads for cigarettes were banned in America. The Top Song was Joy To The World by Three Dog Night The Movies to Watch include Willard, Big Jake, Billy Jack, Fiddler on the Roof and The Last Picture Show The Most Famous Person in America… Read More
1970 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1970: World Changing Event: The United States stopped commercial whale hunting. How Much is Peanut Butter? In 1959 the FDA proposed a standard for peanut butter that was not finalized until a decision by the U.S District Court of Appeals in 1970. The final standard required… Read More
1969 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1969: World Changing Event: Neil A. Armstrong, Command Module pilot Michael Collins, and Lunar Module pilot Edwin “Buzz” E. Aldrin landed in the Sea of Tranquility, on The Moon on July 20, 1969. Other World Changing Event: The arpanet (first internet) was created. The Top Song… Read More
1968 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1968: World Changing Events: Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis during garbage workers strike and Robert Kennedy assassinated in Los Angeles during his presidential campaign. The Top Song was Hey Jude by The Beatles Influential Songs include: Born to be Wild and Magic Carpet… Read More
1967 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1967: The Top Song was To Sir With Love by LuLu The Movies to Watch include The Graduate, The Dirty Dozen, Bonnie and Clyde, Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner, Valley of the Dolls, Camelot and The Jungle Book On March 6, 1967, Stalin’s daughter, 41-year-old Svetlana Alliluyeva, defected at the U.S.… Read More
1966 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1966: World Changing Event: Mao Zedong launched the Cultural Revolution The Top Song was I’m A Believer by The Monkees The Movies to Watch include Alfie, The Sand Pebbles, The Professionals and Fantastic Voyage The Most Famous Person in America was probably Walt Disney Notable books include: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote… Read More
1965 Trivia, History and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1965: World Changing Event: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lead a civil rights march in Alabama from Selma to Montgomery. America Changing Event: Race Riots broke out in Watts, California leaving large parts of the city burned and looted and 34 people dead. The Top Song… Read More
1964 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1964: World Changing Event: The Civil Rights Act was signed by President Lyndon Johnson, outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Top Song was I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles The Movies to Watch include Mary Poppins, My Fair Lady and Goldfinger The… Read More
1963 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1963: World Changing Event: President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on Nov. 22, 1963. Another World Changing Event: Thich Quang Duc’s self-immolation caused many Americans to question why we were in Vietnam. The Top Song was Sugar Shack by Jimmy Gilmore and the Fireballs The… Read More
1962 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1962: World Changing Event: The Cuban Missle Crisis between The United States, The USSR and Cuba between Oct 16, 1962 and Oct 28, 1962. Space Race: John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth, keeping the Space Race with the USSR about even. The… Read More
1961 Trivia, History and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1961: World Changing Event: USSR’s Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space, giving them the lead in the Space Race. Another World Changing Event: Alan Shepard became the first American in space, cathing up to the USSR in the Space Race. The Top Song was Tossin’… Read More
1960 Trivia, History and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1960: World Changing Event: The Birth Control Pill was approved on May 9, 1960. The Top Song was The Theme From “A Summer Place” by Percy Faith The Movies to Watch included: Spartacus, Oceans’ Eleven, Please Don’t Eat The Daisies, Psycho, Exodus and Swiss Family Robinson The Most… Read More
1959 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1959: World Changing Event: Antarctic Treaty: 12 countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union, signed a treaty that set aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve and bans military activity on the continent The Top Song was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin Influential Songs include: Sea… Read More
