The year was 1979, the world's population was a modest 4.3 billion, and the average life expectancy was 73.9 years. The world stood on the brink of discoveries that would forever change our lives, including the brand new Walkman Cassette player, which debuted this year. America was gripped by the
Iran Hostage situation and Mother Theresa received the Nobel Peace Prize. Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" topped the charts and Michael Jackson released "Off the Wall," which would go on to sell 7 million copies. Some other milestone moments from one of our favorite years...
It Happened Three Decades Ago
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The President was Jimmy Carter
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The Reebok running shoe premiered
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"The Deer Hunter" won the Academy Award for Best Picture
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The Pittsburgh Steelers were the Superbowl Champions
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Pluto and Neptune crossed orbits for the first time
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The Walkman Cassette player debuted
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Stamps cost 15 cents!
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