Most Popular Names
Top boys name: Michael, Top girls name: Jennifer
Late 20th century trends; Jennifer, Jessica, Ashley, and Michael were cultural staples
by William Gibson
Late 20th century novel with cultural resonance
Apple launches first Mac
Late 20th century digital revolution and computing
by Ivan Reitman
Blockbuster or culturally defining film of the late 20th century
Republican Party
Reaganomics, Cold War escalation then thaw, end of Cold War
by Prince
Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit
Year-End Close
-4% from previous year
Reagan/Clinton bull market
Robots that convert into vehicles