Events of 1980

What was Happening in 1980

It is interesting to look back to see what was happening in 1980. Take a few minutes to review You might find it rather interesting!

Yearly Inflation Rate USA 13.58%
Year End Close Dow Jones Industrial Average 963
Interest Rates Year End Federal Reserve 21.50%

Cost of a gallon of Gas was a $1.19 / Gallon and everyone thought OMG the sky is falling…

John Lennon was shot dead by Mark David Chapman

Average cost new car $7,200.00

When the word Citation didn't represent a fine or having to pay money for a speeding ticket.

Average Monthly rent was $300.00 / Month

Jimmy Carter was the 39th President of the United States?

Events of

1980

Mount St Helens erupts causing Death and Destruction.

Post-it Notes were invented By Arthur Fry and Spencer Silver

Average Income per year was $19,500.00

The Average Cost of a new house was $68,700.00

Price for Ground Beef was @ $1.39 per pound?

Iran and Iraq begin a war that lasts 8 years

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