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What year was it?. By Justin Moody. World Events. Camp David Peace Treaty. World Events. The Volkswagen Beetle stops production. World Events. Serial killer David Berkowitz, the "Son of Sam," is sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. World Events.
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What year was it? By Justin Moody
World Events Camp David Peace Treaty
World Events The Volkswagen Beetle stops production
World Events Serial killer David Berkowitz, the "Son of Sam," is sentenced to 25 years to life in prison
World Events The Cult leader Jim Jones instructed 400 members of his "People's Temple” church to commit suicide in Guyana
World Events Pope Paul VI dies at 80 John Paul I becomes Pope and dies 33 days later Cardinal Karol Wojtyla becomes Pope John Paul II
World Events Three American balloonists make the first crossing of the Atlantic by hot air balloon in Double Eagle II
The Economy Cost of Living: Average Cost of a new house $54,800.00 Average Income per year $17,000.00 Average Monthly Rent $260.00 Cost of a gallon of Gas 63 cents Dozen Eggs 48 Cents
The Economy The US dollar plunges to a record low
The Economy Following the oil crisis, Japanese car imports account for half the US import market.
Technology Illinois Bell Company introduces first ever Cellular Mobile Phone System
Technology Space Invaders Launches Craze for Computer Video Games
Technology The first computerbulletin board system (CBBS) is created. This was a precursor to the internet we know today.
Technology Louise Brown, the world's first test tube baby , was born in England.
Popular culture The Sex Pistols break up during their first American tour.
So, what year was it? 1976 1977 1978
