Guide to the value of $100 us dollars for the first year in the decade to the equivalent in today's money

To provide an estimate of inflation we have given a guide to the value of $100 US Dollars for the first year in the decade to the equivalent in today's money

In 1960 a new house cost $12,700.00 and by 1969 was $15,500.00

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  The 60's were a decade once again dominated by a war (VIETNAM ) not a world war but the effects were still felt throughout the world. It is also the start of showing how the people can effect politics through the power of "peaceful" demonstrations, students were the driving force because with education comes empowerment and with empowerment comes a voice , and in the 60's students learnt how to use that voice.
  
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  In the West although politicians would have liked to stopped demonstrations ( and tried ) against their policies, due to "freedom of speech" it was not possible
  
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  Many of the conflicts during the 60's could be considered to be part of the ongoing cold war between the East and the West (Communism -- Capitalism), but due to the Nuclear Capabilities of both sides nether wanted to start a full scale war as they realized there could be no winner but both believed their ideology was best, they tried in other ways to influence the politics throughout the world.
  
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  Many believe the closest the world has come to a World Wide Nuclear War was in 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis
  
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  John F. Kennedy served as the 35th President of the United States from January 20, 1961 till his assassination on November 22, 1963 at Dallas, Texas by Lee Harvey Oswald. His presidency although cut short due to his murder is remembered for multiple reasons including his commitment that the United States Of America should commit itself to landing a man on the Moon and returning him back safely to the earth before the end of the decade. The Cuban Crisis and Bay of Pigs Invasion. And creating the Peace Corps to help underdeveloped nations in areas such as education, farming, health care and construction. For such a short term in office his achievements endeared him to the American People.
  
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  During the 60's the Charismatic Martin Luther King who was a civil rights advocate and exceptionally gifted speaker , followed other great leaders throughout history by using non-violent means together with the power of speech and managed to create change through his influence created by the strong following he had. He was assassinated on April 4th 1968 By James Earl Ray
  
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  The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and The Voting Rights Act of 1965 changed the lives of the African Americans minority by ensuring equal rights for all
  
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  The Sixties also bought the space race to new heights and ended the race to land a man on the moon and bring him back when America through the Apollo 11 mission on July 20, 1969 put Neil Alden Armstrong and Edwin Eugene 'Buzz' Aldrin, Jr. became the first humans to land on the Moon fulfilling the American Dream to place a man on the moon before the Russians ( Space Race ). The words spoken by Neil Armstrong "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" going into the history books for now and future generations to come.
  
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  Both martin Luther King and John F Kennedy were assassinated during the 60's
  

This was the Decade of the Smiley Face found on anything and everything around the world including T Shirts , it's popularity was at its peak in the mid to late 1960's

This was the start of the skateboarding era which was started by some surfing enthusiasts in California who were frustrated by the weather and put roller skates on the front and back end of wooden planks

Early 60's for women wore mini-skirts and leather boots and men wore Paisley shirts and velvet trousers Later 60's from 1966 started the introduction of Psychedelic clothes with bright colors for both men and women and the age of the Hippie is born. Men started to wear hair longer and women identified with the hippie look by wearing skirts and dresses longer often known as Maxies and anything and everything had color including the body

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  Following on from the 50's rock and roll with Bill Hayley and Elvis Presley new groups appear in the 60's who are considered as an alternative music culture but become so popular that they quickly become mainstream, two of the dominant forces being THE BEATLES and THE ROLLING STONES who gain world-wide notoriety and popularity
  

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  Perry Mason 1957 - 1966.
  
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  Route 66 1960 - 1964.
  
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  Rawhide 1959 - 1966.
  
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  The Monkees 1966 - 1968.
  
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  Ironside 1967 - 1975. .
  
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  Hogan's Heroes 1965 - 1971.
  
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  Lassie 1954 - 1973.
  
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  Flipper 1964 - 1967.
  
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  The Benny Hill Show 1969 - 1989.
  
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  Monty Python’s Flying Circus 1969 - 1974.
  
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  Bonanza 1959 - 1973.
  
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  The Brady Bunch 1969 - 1974.
  
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  The Fugitive 1963 - 1967.
  
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  The Man From Uncle 1964 - 1968.
  
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  Doctor Who 1963 - 1989.
  
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  Gilligan's Island 1964 - 1967.
  
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  Gunsmoke 1955 - 1975.
  
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  Columbo 1968 - 2003.
  
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  The Virginian 1962 - 1971.
  
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  Mr Ed 1961 - 1966.
  
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  The Twilight Zone ( Original Series ) 1959 - 1964.
  
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  I Dream of Jeannie 1965 - 1970.
  
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  Bewitched 1964 - 1972.
  
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  Get Smart 1965 - 1970
  
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  Green Acres 1965 - 1971.
  

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  Although the USSR appeared to be ahead in the space race in the 50's and 60's the ultimate prize went to the United States in 1969 when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were landed on the moon and returned safely back to earth, many who remember the immortal words " One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind ".
  

To provide an estimate of inflation we have given a guide to the value of $100 US Dollars for the first year in the decade to the equivalent in today's money

In 1970 a new house cost $23,400.00 and by 1979 was $58,500.00 Examples of homes and Property for sale in the Seventies

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  The oil crisis in 1973 was caused when Arab members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), during the Yom Kippur War, announced that they would no longer ship petroleum to nations that had supported Israel in its conflict with Syria and Egypt , to the United States and its allies in Western Europe. It was also announced that the price for Oil would increase drastically. The west was by now dependent on oil and together with prices quadrupling and measures for rationing the western world went into recession and suffered massive inflationary pressure. At that time the United States did have their own oil reserves and although they were affected the biggest impact was on European Economies .
  
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  After nearly 10 years of war in Vietnam 1973 was also the year that allied forces pulled out of Vietnam
  
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  Another significant factor in the 70's was the growth in women's rights and women's role in society including the ability to decide when, where and if they wished to have children ( partly through the availably of the contraceptive pill )
  
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  President Richard Nixon was forced to resign on 8th August as president of the United States due to imminent impeachment related to the Watergate scandal.
  
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  With the continuing Cold War between the East and West the arms race continued with each side trying to find the ultimate weapon
  

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  Progressive rock created a new generation of bands including Genesis, Yes, Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Pink Floyd. Many other singers and bands also started or strengthened their fan base including The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Queen, Black Sabbath .
  
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  In Europe, the music was not as progressive from bands like T Rex, Gary Glitter and David Bowie, and bands like Slade and the Sweet. and possibly the most successful in the 70's being ABBA
  

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  The Waltons 1972 - 1981.
  
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  Chips 1977 - 1983.
  
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  Ironside 1967 - 1975.
  
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  Lassie 1954 - 1973.
  
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  Starsky and Hutch 1975 - 1979.
  
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  Dukes Of Hazzard 1979 - 1985.
  
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  The Benny Hill Show 1969 - 1989.
  
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  Monty Python’s Flying Circus 1969 - 1974.
  
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  The Muppet Show 1976 - 1981.
  
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  Bonanza 1959 - 1973.
  
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  The Brady Bunch 1969 - 1974.
  
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  Dallas 1978 - 1991.
  
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  Charlie's Angels 1976 - 1981.
  
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  Little House on the Prairie 1974 - 1983.
  
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  Doctor Who 1963 - 1989.
  
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  Gunsmoke 1955 - 1975.
  
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  Columbo 1968 - 2003.
  
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  Kojak 1973 - 1978.
  
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  All In The Family 1971 - 1979.
  
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  Laverne & Shirley 1976 - 1983.
  
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  The Odd Couple 1970 - 1974.
  
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  Bewitched 1964 - 1972.
  
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  Happy Days 1974 - 1984.
  
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  Sanford and Son 1972 - 1977.
  
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  Taxi 1978 - 1983.
  

Baseball

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  The 70's were the start in many ways of the Electronics and digital revolution, with the invention of transistors and Integrated Circuits in the late 60's, companies now found ways to use the technology which caused the phenomenal growth in smaller more powerful and cheaper products ranging from Calculators to Televisions.
  
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  The decade also saw the beginning of the Home Computer due to Intel creating the first cheap microprocessor - the Intel 4004, and other integrated circuits. In the beginning the computers were mainly for the hobbyists and included the Apple II, the TRS-80, the Commodore PET, and Atari 400/800 and with the growth of these home computers Bulletin Boards became a popular way for people to find others with similar interests
  
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  The first use of card access Electronic Locks appear
  
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  As people realized the power of these new home computers a new use was found and that was the beginning of the video game . When we look at those games now we see how basic they were but the technology available and the understanding of what could be done limited those early games.
  
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  With the invention of the microwave oven and the capability to manufacture and sell them cheaply, many homes adopted the technology in their kitchens
  
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  Due in part to the increased use of the 747 a Jumbo Jet able to carry large numbers of passengers across continents air travel booms and causes new problems with pollution, delays and air traffic control
  

To provide an estimate of inflation we have given a guide to the value of $100 US Dollars for the first year in the decade to the equivalent in today's money

In 1980 a new house cost $68,714.00 and by 1989 was $120,00.00 Check Examples of Some of the Houses and Prices For Sale In The 80s in Our 80s Homes Section

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  During the 80's we also saw the collapse of the traditional communism and the end of the cold war .The fragmentation of communism included the collapse of the Berlin wall and the breakup up of what was the USSR towards the end of the 80's. and leading to German reunification.
  
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  The 80's also signaled a period of the rise of conservatism as the in political and cultural life, caused by Margaret Thatcher in the UK and Ronald Reagan in the USA .
  
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  Argentina invaded and occupied the Falkland islands in 1982 but is subsequently defeated by the United Kingdom.
  
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  China continued its growth and liberalization but suffered unrest towards the end of the 80's after student's protested in Tiananmen Square on June 4th 1989 and the authorities used force to quell the protests
  
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  Famine in Ethiopia was shown to the world on our television screens in 1984 - 1985 and the pain and suffering caused the western world to find new ways to help including the Live Aid concert and many of the most popular stars contributed their time and performed for free in cities throughout the world , This has to be one of the most successful campaigns ever to create awareness and raise much needed funds by those who have the power to draw TV audiences around the globe.
  
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  Many South American Countries return to democracy after a period of dictatorships
  
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  The mixing of politics and Sport in both 1980 and 1984 Olympics Boycotts by the world’s major powers
  

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  The 80's signaled the start of the computer age, following on from the creation of Microsoft and Apple towards the end of the 70's , the technology and the speed of innovation both in Hardware and Software together with the cheapness provided a speed of growth and take up . The birth of the IBM PC signaled the start of Personal Computers first in the Offices and then into people’s homes becoming an integral part of our lives. following on from Micrsofts MSDOS on PC's to the first versions of Windows a GUI Graphical User Interface
  
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  As well as the Hardware and Software changes a new technology was evolving starting as Bulletin boards later to become what we now know as the Internet invented by English physicist Tim Berners and the beginnings of the World Wide Web
  
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  This was also the Decade that the Post-It was introduced which came from a glue invented in 1968 accidentally while trying to discover a stronger glue at 3M by Spencer Silver
  
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  Another technology that was also just starting was that of cellular mobile phones, in the beginning the phones were big and heavy and hit and miss for signal strength, but as with the Internet would change our lives .
  
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  After many years of ignoring the impact on our environment, the world also took more notice of the impact that we were having on our planet and more research was done on the effects on global warming through population growth, land clearing of rain forests for agriculture and logging, increased use of fossil fuels for power generation together with our love affair with the car for transport.
  

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  John Lennon is shot outside his New York apartment
  
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  MTV (Music Television) is launched
  
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  Floppy shirts, Backcombed hair, Padded shoulders, big hairdoes and white stilettoes
  
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  The Simpsons Is First Seen On Tracey Ullman Show April 5th 1987
  
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  Michael Jackson releases his second adult solo album, Thriller.
  

Popular Musicians

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  Bucks Fizz The Police
  
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  The Jam Tina Turner
  
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  Olivia Newton-John David Bowie
  
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  Chicago Whitney Houston
  
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  Lionel Richie Culture Club
  
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  ABBA Bruce Springsteen
  
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  Black Sabbath U2
  
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  Queen
  

The 1980s was an important decade in the television industry. Not only were great strides made in the way of “pushing the envelope” with shows like Married…With Children, but other programs displayed a stark contrast with family-friendly issues and themes. The Cosby Show began in the middle of the decade and it enjoyed several years as the #1 television program because it was a witty and realistic rendering of family life during the era. It also destroyed the stereotype of poor African-American families that shows in the past only helped to reinforce. Heathcliff Huxtable – the father on The Cosby Show – was an obstetrician while his wife – Claire – was a successful lawyer.

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  Married with Children 1987 - 1997.
  
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  Baywatch 1989 - 1999.
  
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  Chips 1977 - 1983.
  
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  Hill Street Blues 1981 - 1987.
  
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  Highway to Heaven 1984 - 1989.
  
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  Knight Rider 1982 - 1986.
  
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  Dukes Of Hazzard 1979 - 1985.
  
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  The Benny Hill Show 1969 - 1989.
  
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  Fame 1982 - 1987.
  
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  Cagney & Lacey 1982 - 1988.
  
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  Dallas 1978 - 1991.
  
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  Matlock 1986 - 1992.
  
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  MacGyver 1985 - 1992.
  
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  Little House on the Prairie 1974 - 1983.
  
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  Doctor Who 1963 - 1989.
  
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  Columbo 1968 - 2003.
  
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  The A Team 1983 - 1987.
  
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  Laverne & Shirley 1976 - 1983.
  
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  The Cosby Show 1984 - 1992.
  
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  Happy Days 1974 - 1984.
  
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  Cheers 1982 - 1993.
  
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  Taxi 1978 - 1983.
  
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  Benson 1979 - 1986.
  
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  Growing Pains 1985 - 1992.
  

The Eighties also saw the creation of a number of cable networks that viewers still enjoy today. The Weather Channel – based in Atlanta, GA – premiered in 1982 as a cable network that covered the weather 24 hours a day. The Cable News Network, better known as CNN, was also created as television’s first 24-hour news network. It created a trend and today you have the option of several 24-hour cable news networks to choose from. Rupert Murdoch also created the Fox Network in the 1980s as a challenge to the only three major networks at the time – NBC, CBS, and ABC. Even though many people scoffed at the idea of Fox being a major competitor, it has since created several popular and award-winning shows in its more than 20 year existence. Music Television (MTV) was also a major breakthrough network in the decade and today viewers can choose from a large number of music-based television channels.

Other shows that began in the Eighties that are still memorable and popular today include Cheers, The Golden Girls, Miami Vice, and Family Ties. Along with The Simpsons, many of these programs are available as DVD box sets for those who lived through the era and want to experience a feeling of nostalgia by experiencing these shows again.

Condensed from The People’s History, available at www.thepeopleshistory.com

To provide an estimate of inflation we have given a guide to the value of $100 US Dollars for the first year in the decade to the equivalent in today's money

In 1990 a new house cost $123,000.00 and by 1999 was $131,700.00

In 1990 a gallon of gas was $1.34 and by 1999 was $1.22

In 1990 the average cost of new car was $16,000.00 and by 1999 was $21,100.00

A few more prices from the 90's and how much things cost
Ford Mustang Convertible $14,289.00   Ohio   1990 From Car Prices in the 90's Plymouth Voyager $15,999 New Jersey 1996 Leather Bomber Jacket $99.99 Annapolis 1993 From Clothes Prices in the 90's Levi Denim Jeans $34.99 Super Nintendo $159.00 Cellular Car Phone History of Mobile Phones $325.00 Ohio 1990 From Electrical and Electronic Prices in the 90's Pork Chops $1.98 Pork Chops $2.99 per pound Pennsylvania 1998 From Price of Food 90's Frozen Peas 97 cents per pound Solid Pine Armoire $539.00 New Jersey 1996 From Furniture Prices 90's Lazy Boy Recliner $260.00 Snowboard $199.00 New Jersey 1996

Toys 1990s Technology also had a major impact on Popular 1990s Toys with computer gaming systems and the games available increasing in price with vastly improved graphics and gaming capabilities.

Events 1990's

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  After a number of years fighting between Iran and Iraq , Saddam Hussein needed additional funds and invaded neighboring oil rich Kuwait, The UN showed it's strength and a coalition force fully backed by the United Nations first bombed and then a month later mounted a ground attack to send the Iraq army back to Iraq and retook possession of Kuwait . ( This was known as The Gulf War )
  

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Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire Chase Maris record of 61 home runs in one season ( set in 1961 ) in 1998 with Mark McGwire winning with 70 home runs for the year.

The decade also saw the creation of the “Dream Team,” the 1992 Olympic men’s basketball team, many think the greatest team of players ever to play on one team, they destroyed the competition and of course won the gold medal in Barcelona.

After strikes by players during the last few decades, owners turn the tables when they Lockout the Players in 1998.

American Football
College Football headed by Nebraska and Florida State.

Dallas Cowboys after having a rough period in the late 80's gain a new owner who brings in new management helping the Cowboys to win the 92, 93 and 96 Super Bowls

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  The 90's saw the growth of the World Wide Web and the Personal Computer PC, In 1991 when the WWW first became available for the public it grew dramatically with users multiplying at the rate of about 3500 times a year , by the year 2000 there were an estimated 295 million users on the Internet. This in turn caused a continuing revolution in communication and business.
  

Possibly the field of Medical Science and the advances made in the late 90's will have the biggest impact on our society with 2 advances that leave us with moral and political questions for the future.

1. Cloning is the ability to clone one animal from the cell of another animal. A sheep later called Dolly which was cloned from the cell of an adult Ewe and was fused with an unfertilized egg cell from which the nucleic DNA had been removed.

2. Stem Cell Research In 1998 stem cells derived from the human embryo were first isolated, and research to help in many of the diseases and illnesses we suffer from is currently underway. But any research has a reliance on the use of a human embryo which is morally repugnant to many in our society.

Many believed prior to this that this was the stuff of science fiction. The human race will need to wrestle with the moral dilemmas social and political implications of this technology for many years to come.

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  The 90's also saw the development and growth of Genetic engineering or genetic modification (GM) Foods and the growth of the new science of Biotechnology. GM is used to help make plants resistant to herbicides and insecticides, by the late 90's about 100.00 million acres were planted with Soybean, Maize, Cotton, Canola, and it is estimated that over 60% of products on U.S. grocery shelves include GM ingredients.
  

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  The first cases of Avian Flu were found in China in the late 70's and China ordered the killing of all chickens in its territory following the first cases of human deaths. There are 15 types of bird, or avian, flu. The most contagious strains, which are usually fatal in birds, are H5 and H7. The type currently causing concern is the deadly strain H5N1, which can prove fatal to humans.
  

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  The 90's saw the growth of many technology companies from small beginnings to a market dominant position , possibly the best example is Microsoft who from small beginnings now have their operating systems installed on 80% of the world's computers. Microsoft managed to provide users with the technology they wanted at an affordable price but also due to its strength in the market leaves little room for new companies to emerge. After many years of being the hero of people and governments, both the United States and the European Union are attacking Microsoft for the restraint of competition.
  

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  The biggest assistance for many of the technological advances in the 90's was the improvements in communication including Internet access, allowing a global sharing of information and Mobile Communications, in the late 80's mobile phone technology was still in its infancy but by the end of the 1990's owning a mobile phone was a fact of life, they are now part of everyday life, If you love them or hate them depends on your view of privacy including your own and others.
  

The 1990s was an important decade in the history of television. Many programs that defined the decade are still popular even years after the last episodes were aired. Seinfeld – which has often been voted as the best show in the history of television – began and ended its nine seasons during the 1990s. In a way, Seinfeld redefined the sitcom genre by its seemingly pointless plots and unwavering characters.

Other shows came to a dramatic end in the 1990s, too. For the better part of the decade, NBC dominated Thursday nights with their “Must See TV” lineup. The Cosby Show led this lineup for many years, but it aired its last episode in the spring of 1992. Cheers was also a part of the NBC Thursday night lineup, but this show ended its nine-year run in 1993. In addition, Johnny Carson also said his final on-air joke in May of 1992, making way for Jay Leno to replace him on The Tonight Show.

Television in the 1990s also created a great deal of controversy. Beavis and Butthead – an animated program on MTV – was blamed for a young boy burning down his family’s mobile home. South Park also continued to push the envelope with child characters who were sassy and rebellious against their parents and teachers.

The reality show genre became widely popular in the 1990s and its popularity still continues to this day. MTV created the first popular reality show with The Real World. Other networks followed suit with CBS’s widely popular Survivor, which helped to pave the way for the plethora of reality shows on television today.

Children also benefited from the available programs of the 1990s. The Tiny Toons Adventures was a different take on the characters made popular by the Looney Toons. The Animaniacs, Family Guy, and King of the Hill also redefined animated television with wittier dialogue that was meant to entertain adults while still being appealing for children to watch.

The musical era of the 1990s was one filled with a variety of pop, rap, and alternative music artists as well as a plethora of one-hit wonders. It was a time when musical taste was as varied as the events that were happening at the time. Many of the most popular acts that emerged in the 1990's were bands and artists who enjoyed a type of resurgence in the mainstream music scene after their popularity had dwindled for a decade or so. Other artists were just starting out during this decade and make a huge impact on the musical scene. Following is an explanation of some of the most memorable artists that helped to define the era in terms of musical differentiations as well as some artists who are best forgotten.

Around late 1992 to early 1993 , there was a change starting in the mainstream radio playlists. While the sexual lyrics of techno and hip-hop still dominated the airwaves, a new style of rock music was making an impact. Bands like Pearl Jam and Soundgarden were offering youngsters a new type of rock music to listen to that contained catchy lyrics about the angst and trials of teenage years. These songs also seemed to send a message about the status quo of society and the helplessness that was felt among the teens and early adults of the era. Songs like Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” spoke about a teen revolution in a seemingly meaningless world. The song also marked the beginning of the grunge and alternative rock phase that remained popular throughout the mid-1990s.

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  Married with Children 1987 - 1997.
  
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  Ally McBeal 1997 - 2002.
  
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  Baywatch 1989 - 1999.
  
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  MacGyver 1985 - 1992.
  
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  The X Files 1993 - 2002.
  
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  Friends 1994 - 2004.
  
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  Columbo 1968 - 2003.
  
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  The Cosby Show 1984 - 1992.
  
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  Cheers 1982 - 1993.
  
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  Will and Grace 1998 - 2006.
  
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  That '70s Show 1998 - 2006.