Most Popular Names
Top boys name: Michael, Top girls name: Jennifer
Late 20th century trends; Jennifer, Jessica, Ashley, and Michael were cultural staples
by Alice Walker
Late 20th century novel with cultural resonance
Sony releases first commercial CD player
Late 20th century digital revolution and computing
by Steven Spielberg
Blockbuster or culturally defining film of the late 20th century
Republican Party
Reaganomics, Cold War escalation then thaw, end of Cold War
by Olivia Newton-John
Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit
Year-End Close
+20% from previous year
Stagflation & bear market era
Collectible colorful pony dolls