Throwback to 1980

In 1980, the entertainment scene was lit with some epic movies, iconic TV shows, and killer music. I mean, who could forget “The Empire Strikes Back” hitting theaters, blowing everyone’s minds with that epic Darth Vader reveal? And TV was poppin’ with classics like “Magnum, P.I.” and “Dallas” hitting the airwaves, giving us some serious drama and action. And let’s not even get started on music – we had Queen dropping “The Game” album with killer tracks like “Another One Bites the Dust”, and Blondie rocking the charts with “Call Me”. It was totally rad, dude.

1980

Interesting stats

Average cost of a new house

$ 68,714

Average cost of a new car

$ 7,210

Average annual income

$ 19,170

1980

Notable invention

Chomp Your Way to Victory: The Classic 1980 Arcade Game, Pac-Man!

In 1980, the world was introduced to the iconic arcade game Pac-Man, originally known as Puck Man in Japan. Developed and released by Namco for arcades, the game made its way to North America through a licensing agreement with Midway Manufacturing. The gameplay is simple yet addictive – players control Pac-Man as he navigates through a maze, devouring all the dots while being pursued by four colorful ghosts. The introduction of “Power Pellets” adds a thrilling element to the game, allowing Pac-Man to temporarily turn the tables on the ghosts and gain extra points. Pac-Man became an instant classic and has since become a beloved and enduring symbol of the golden age of arcade gaming.