Most Popular Names
Top boys name: Michael, Top girls name: Jennifer
Late 20th century trends; Jennifer, Jessica, Ashley, and Michael were cultural staples
by Walter Tevis
Late 20th century novel with cultural resonance
Motorola DynaTAC released
Late 20th century digital revolution and computing
by Richard Marquand
Blockbuster or culturally defining film of the late 20th century
Republican Party
Reaganomics, Cold War escalation then thaw, end of Cold War
by The Police
Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit
Year-End Close
+20% from previous year
Reagan/Clinton bull market
Mass hysteria toy craze for unique dolls