1. United States troops invade Grenada
2. Microsoft Word is first released.
3. Chrysler introduces the Dodge Caravan, the first "minivan".
4. ABC showed the most watched and controversial TV movie of what a real nuclear war would look.
5. Michael Jackson's music video for "Thriller" is broadcast for the first time.
6. McDonalds Mcnugget is introduced
7. Dare Program--just say no, and that will solve the problem, just don't fry up some scrambled brains.
8. The Cabbage Patch Kids dolls make their national debut.
9. Aids is now two years old.
10. Best Song of the year is "Every Breath You Take
11. Dallas most popular TV show.
12. Return of the Jedi most popular book of the year.
13. Return of the Jedi is the top box-office