It was 36 years ago when it was 1981. It cost you under $3.00 to see Stripes when it came out and you were probably watching shows like Happy Days and The Jeffersons. Here’s more for a nostalgic look at like in 1981.
Like Totally 1981- What Life Was (Like 36 Years Ago?)
Best TV shows:
- Magnum, P.I.
- Three’s Company
- The Jeffersons
- 60 Minutes
- Duke’s of Hazzard
- M*A*S*H*
- Little House on the Prairie
- Happy Days
- Diff’rent Strokes
- CHiPs
Best Movies
- Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark
- Clash of the Titans
- Stripes
- The Fox and the Hound
- Halloween II
- Carbon Copy
- American Werewolf in London
- Escape from New York
- Cutter’s Way
- Nighthawks
Popular Singers:
- Rod Stewart
- Stevie Wonder
- Eric Clapton
- Reo Speedwagon
- Neil Diamond
- John Lennon
- Air Supply
- The Police
- Journey
- Styx
People Born in 81:
- Beyonce Knowles
- Brittney Spears
- Natalie Portman
- Justin Timberlake
- Jessica Alba
- Paris Hilton
- Ivanka Trum
- Ray J
Best Toy:
- The Lego Train Set
Population and Economy:
- In 1981, the population of the US was 229.5 million people and more than 4.5 million worldwide.
- The unemployment rate was 7.5%.
Everyday Prices
- Gas was $1.25 per gallon.
- A postage stamp costs .18 cents
- A movie ticket cost you $2.25.
Fun Facts:
- MTV launched in August of 1981.
- Lady Diana and Prince Charles infamous marriage was in 1981.
- The wreck of the Titanic is found.
- Aspertame was approved by the FDA.
Can you believe that MTV is this old? Can you imagine how much we would all appreciate gas at $1.25 per gallon? 2017 is good but 1981, we miss you too.