Most Popular Names
Top boys name: Michael, Top girls name: Jessica
Late 20th century trends; Jennifer, Jessica, Ashley, and Michael were cultural staples
by Paulo Coelho
Late 20th century novel with cultural resonance
GSM standardization begins
Late 20th century digital revolution and computing
by Robert Zemeckis
Blockbuster or culturally defining film of the late 20th century
Republican Party
Reaganomics, Cold War escalation then thaw, end of Cold War
by George Michael
Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit
Year-End Close
+12% from previous year
Reagan/Clinton bull market
Handheld console revolution