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What was popular during 1979?
In “The Early Show”‘s weeklong “Time Machine” series, the anchors discussed several products Monday that made their debut or were big hits in 1979: the Sony Walkman, the Burton snowboard, the McDonald’s Happy Meal, leg warmers and Strawberry Shortcake. Relics of ’79!
What was invented in the 1979?
personal computer
A major invention of 1979 was the personal computer, described in US 4 136 359 by Stephen Wozniak and Apple Computers Inc. of Cupertino, California, which claims a microcomputer with a video generator and timing device to enable colour and high resolution graphics on a standard cathode ray tube (see Fig. 1).
What was cool in 1978?
1978 gave us Lego people, Van Halen, the LaserDisc, Garfield, Reese’s Pieces and so much more. 1978 was a massive year for pop culture. From the superhero movies to disco hits, entertainment delivered. There were new candies and cool new school supplies at every turn.
What was the number one song in 1979?
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1979
| No. | Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “My Sharona” | The Knack |
| 2 | “Bad Girls” | Donna Summer |
| 3 | “Le Freak” | Chic |
| 4 | “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” | Rod Stewart |
What toy was popular in 1979?
1979: The ATARI 2600.
How much was a gallon of milk in 1979?
How much did milk cost in 1979?
| Cost of a new home: | $71,800.00 |
|---|---|
| Cost of a first-class stamp: | $0.15 |
| Cost of a gallon of regular gas: | $0.86 |
| Cost of a dozen eggs: | $0.85 |
| Cost of a gallon of Milk: | $1.62 |
What happened in 1979 in the world?
The United States and Soviet Union reach an agreement during the Strategic Arms Limitations Talks during June of 1979. U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev signed the SALT II treaty in Vienna after having held several talks regarding the reduction of nuclear arms from 1972 to 1979.
What was the #1 movie in 1978?
Grease
Domestic Box Office For 1978
| Rank | Release | Distributor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grease | Paramount Pictures |
| 2 | National Lampoon’s Animal House | Universal Pictures |
| 3 | Close Encounters of the Third Kind | Columbia Pictures |
| 4 | Every Which Way but Loose | Warner Bros. |
What was the number 7 song in 1979?
| Date | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| April 7 | “I Will Survive” | Gloria Gaynor |
| April 14 | “What a Fool Believes” | The Doobie Brothers |
| April 21 | “Knock on Wood” | Amii Stewart |
| April 28 | “Heart of Glass” | Blondie |
What was the number one song on May 10 1979?
Reunited – Peaches and Herb.
What was the most popular toy in 1978?
Star Wars figures
1978 – Star Wars figures.
What toys were popular in 1977?
Childrens Toys From 1977 include Novelty Radios and Slinky including prices and descriptions
- Hobie Hotdogger Skateboard. Manufacturer: Hobie. Price: $34.99.
- Slinky. Price: 95 cents.
- Wooden Snow Sled. Manufacturer: Flying Arrow.