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Friends Debuts on NBC
Friends is the most notable sitcom in history. It's hard to find someone who hasn't watched it. The fun, lighthearted plot lines provided the show with enough success to air for 10 seasons. -
Pac-Man is Introduced
Pac-Man was on of the first video games to be introduced. It was a staple of thee 1980s, and it is still popular today. -
Sally Ride Becomes First American Woman In Space
Sally Ride was on the space shuttle Challenger, on mission STS-7. The purpose of this mission was to deploy and retrieve a satellite in the same mission. -
Ferris Bueller's Day Off is Released
This is by far my favorite movie. I will never get tired of watching the story of Ferris tricking everyone into believing he is sick, and instead having the best day of his life. As a kid, I always dreamed of doing this, but now Life360 is a thing, so that can't happen. -
Dirty Dancing Premieres
Dirty Dancing is arguably one of the best films of all time. This movie is frequently referenced in media, and it is for a good reason. The story of Baby's summer is one everyone can enjoy. Plus, Patrick Swayze. Enough Said. -
Walt Disney World Opens
Walt Disney World is most magical place on Earth, according to many people. Today, it is the most popular theme park in America. -
Batman Premieres in Theaters.
This was the first Batman movie to show in theaters, and remained the highest grossing DC Comic film until the Dark Knight released. Though many people would disagree with me, this is my favorite Batman movie. I love how lighthearted and funny it is. Plus, Jack Nicholson's Joker is a bit fruity, which makes it a lot more entertaining. -
OJ Simpson Trial
This trial was over the murder of OJ Simpson's ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ronald Goldman. OJ was found guilty. This trial is referenced many times in pop culture, for example, in Shrek 2.
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The Macarena becomes popular
Everyone on the planet knows how to do this dance. If you need to get everyone to dance, this is the song to play. In many cases, this is the one dance that you could get people to do without being embarrassed.