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Rubik's Cube International Release
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Steelers Win Superbowl XIV
Pittsburgh Steelers become the first football franchise to win four Superbowls -
Miracle on Ice
The United States Olympic Hockey team defeats the Soviets at the Winter Olympics -
Voyager 1 probe finds Janus
Named after the Roman God of transition, Janus is a moon of Saturn. Voyager 1 confirmed its existence -
Mount St. Helens erupts
Erupts in Washington killing 57 people and causing $3 billion in damage. -
Empire Strikes Back released
Would go on to inspire the colloquial name of the Strategic Defense Initiative: "Star Wars" -
Pac-Man released
Pac-Man would go on to be the best selling arcade game of all time. -
Philadelphia Phillies Win World Series
Beat Kansas City Royals 4-2 in the most watched game in World Series history. -
John Lennon shot
John Lennon shot and killed by Mark David Chapman
