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What year was it?. By Justin Moody. World Events. Camp David Peace Treaty. World Events. The Volkswagen Beetle stops production. World Events. Serial killer David Berkowitz, the "Son of Sam," is sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. World Events. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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What year was it?
By Justin Moody
World Events
Camp David Peace Treaty
World Events
The Volkswagen Beetle stops production
World Events
Serial killer David Berkowitz, the "Son of Sam," is sentenced to 25 years to life in
prison
World Events
The Cult leader Jim Jones instructed 400 members of his "People's Temple” church
to commit suicide in Guyana
World Events
Pope Paul VI dies at 80
John Paul I becomes Pope and dies 33
days later
Cardinal Karol Wojtyla becomes Pope John Paul II
World Events
Three American balloonists make the first crossing of the Atlantic by hot air balloon
in Double Eagle II
The EconomyCost of Living:
Average Cost of a new house $54,800.00
Average Income per year $17,000.00
Average Monthly Rent $260.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 63 cents
Dozen Eggs 48 Cents
The Economy
The US dollar plunges to a record low
The Economy
Following the oil crisis, Japanese car imports account for half the US import
market.
Technology
Illinois Bell Company introduces first ever Cellular Mobile Phone System
Technology
Space Invaders Launches Craze for Computer Video Games
Technology
The first computer bulletin board system (CBBS) is created. This was a precursor to
the internet we know today.
Technology
Louise Brown, the world's first test tube baby , was born in England.
Popular culture
Popular culture
The Sex Pistols break up during their first American tour.
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The reasons I picked this year...
So, what year was it?
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