Year in History 1982

Remember the year you graduated . . . got married . . . landed your dream job . . . had your first child. Celebrate those special occasions with Whitman Publishing s The Year in History books. You ll relive the nation s day-to-day news, important milestones, and pop-culture sensations. What events were shaping the world? What movies was everyone watching? How much did it cost to buy a car? What famous people were born that year? Each Year in History book is packed with details that bring history to life. In The Year in History: 1982 you ll relive a time when Michael Jackson s Thriller album was a worldwide sensation President Reagan began the war on drugs LeAnn Rimes, Prince William, and Seth Rogen were born Britain and Argentina clashed over the Falkland Islands a microwave oven cost more than $500 . . . and much more! Recapture an important year from your life Give a uniquely personal gift Other books in the Year in History library explore 1942, 1947, 1952, 1962, 1972, 1982, and 1992, with more years being added.