Most Popular Names
Top boys name: Michael, Top girls name: Jennifer
Mid-20th century U.S. naming trends with Mary, Linda, and Michael dominating
by Stephen King
Classic or influential work of mid-20th century literature
Early mass-market PCs
Mid-century breakthroughs shaping modern life
by George Lucas
Mid-20th century influential or top-grossing film
Democrat Party
Camp David Accords, Iran hostage crisis
by Rod Stewart
Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit
Year-End Close
-17% from previous year
Stagflation & bear market era
Movie tie-in toys revolutionizing merchandising