1970s-1989s

By emilyjayme

  • american top 40

    •1970 - American Top 40, hosted by radio personality Casey Kasem, becomes the first successful nationally syndicated radio program featuring a weekly countdown.
  • Period: to

    1970-1989

  • banned on the radio

    •1971 - A ban on radio and television cigarette advertisements goes into effect in the United States

  • television miniseries

    •1977 - The television miniseries Roots is aired on ABC, to critical acclaim and gaining record audiences

  • facing bankruptcy

    •1979 - Facing bankruptcy, Chrysler receives government loan guarantees upon the request of CEO Lee Iacocca to help revive the company

  • new yorks stock exchange

    1987 •New York Stock Exchange Suffers Huge Drop on "Black Monday"