| | Rubik's Cube was in |
| | Yellow ribbons were displayed for concern of the hostages in Iran |
| | Largest audience on record for a regular series learns Who shot JR on "Dallas", it was JR's girlfriend Kristin. |
| | Calvin Klein Ad, Brook Shields: You know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing! |
| | BMW 320: $12,000 |
| | Quote: Ronald Reagan to Jimmy Carter during a TV debate "There you go again…Are you better off than you were four years ago?" |
| | "Donahue" becomes the most widely watched TV talk show in America |
| | Fashion returns to the Preppy Look with the basics: challis skirt, navy blazer, button down shirt |
| | Thousands mourn the death of John Lennon who was shot by a former mental patient. |
| | The cordless phone and front-wheel-drive compact cars were new. |