Lunchtime Hystery Mystery
Listen to Eric Garnes weekdays around 12:15. He'll play a special song and ask you to identify the year it was a hit. Don't worry, he'll give you a couple of hints by telling you a few events that happened that same year. Be the first caller with the right answer at 317-681-1057, and win a B105.7 prize pack!

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Thursday 3/11/10
When I’m with You - Sheriff
The phrase, “Just Say No” is the new tool to combat growing drug use, Carrie Underwood is born, Hot Pockets microwavable turnovers first hit store shelves and Scarecrow and Mrs. King w/ Kate Jackson premiers on CBS.

What year was it?
1983 1985 1988 1989 
 

Wednesday 3/10/10
Best of My Love - Emotions
Bubblicious bubble gum is new in stores, The Supremes perform their final concert together in London, England, the Alaskan Pipeline is completed and the first woman Episcopal priest is ordained.

What year was it?
1975 1977 1979 1982

 

Tuesday 3/9/10
Check It Out – John Mellencamp
Hurricane Gilbert devastates Jamaica, the last Dodge Aries rolls off the Chrysler assembly line, (NIFS) National Institute for Fitness and Sport opened on the IUPUI campus and the TNT network is launched.

What year was it?
1988 1989 1991 1993 
 

Monday 3/8/10
Borderline - Madonna
The Apple Macintosh is introduced, the Circle Theatre is renovated and became the permanent home of the Indpls Symphony Orchestra, singer Anna Nalick is born and “Punky Brewster premiers on NBC TV.

What year was it?
1983 1984 1986 1988 
 

Friday 3/5/10
Every Rose has its Thorn – Poison
CD’s outsell vinyl (records) for the first time ever, Prozac is introduced as an anti-depressant, “A Fish Called Wanda” is in theatres and gas was around .91 cents a gallon.

What year was it?
1986 1988 1989 1991 
 

Thursday 3/4/10
Never Gonna Give you Up – Rick Astley
“The Last Emperor” wins nine Oscars, former singer Sonny Bono is elected mayor of Palm Springs, Ca, GM releases the Buick Reatta and U.S. advertising is permitted on Soviet TV.

What year was it?
1988 1989 1991 1993 
 

Wednesday 3/3/10
All I Need is a Miracle – Mike & The Mechanics
A&W Cream Soda is introduced, “L.A. Law” w/ Susan Dey and Harry Hamlin premiers on NBC TV, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver marry and Amanda Bynes is born. (All That TV series & The Amanda Show on Nickelodeon).

What year was it?
1983 1986 1987 1989 
 

Tuesday 3/2/10
Drive – The Cars
The first Circle City Classic football game is played at the Hoosier Dome, the first Infomercials appear on TV, “Slice” fruit flavored soft drink replaces “Teem” on store shelves and Katherine McPhee, runner-up on American Idol is born.

What year was it?
1982 1984 1985 1986

Monday 3/1/10
Jack & Diane – John Mellencamp
A blizzard unprecedented in size for April dumps 1-2 feet of snow on the northeastern U.S., S’mores Grahams cereal appears on store shelves and “Remington Steele” w/ Stephanie Zimbalist as a private detective premiers on NBC.

What year was it?
1982 1980 1979 1978 
 

Friday 2/26/10
Rock Steady – The Whispers
Unemployment rate was at 6.2%, singer Jesse McCartney is born, “Baby Jessica,” Jessica McClure falls down a well and is later rescued and “Married with Children,” w/ Christina Applegate and Ed O’Neill premiers on Fox.

What year was it?
1981 1987 1985 1989 
 

Thursday 2/25/10
Is This Love - Whitesnake
Les Miserables is awarded 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, “The Bold and the Beautiful” premier on CBS TV and Snapple Beverage Co. introduces Snapple ready-to-drink bottled iced tea.

What year was it?
1982 1984 1987 1988 
 

Tuesday 2/23/10
Cherish – Kool & the Gang
Domain name (.Org) is used for the first time, Cherry Coke is released nationwide, “Growing Pains” w/ Kirk Cameron and Tracey Gold, premiers on ABC and Crack Cocaine starts to appear.

What year was it?
1980 1985 1986 1988 
 

Monday 2/22/10
Hold Me Now – Thompson Twins
Stonewashed jeans are introduced, the Cosby Show premiers, Mary Lou Retton wins two gold, two silver and two bronze medals and Extra is the second sugar free gum released in the States.

What year was it?
1980 1982 1984 1986 
 

Friday 2/12/10
You’re the Only Woman - Ambrosia
The Supreme Court allows patents on living organisms, “Too Close for Comfort” (TV Series) w/ Ted Knight premiers on ABC, Post-It Notes are introduced and the Mc Chicken sandwich is introduced by the Golden Arches.

What year was it?
1978 1980 1984 1987 
 

Thursday 2/11/10
You Got It – Roy Orbison
Teenage Mutant Turtles become an overnight sensation, Milli Vanilli gets Best New Artist Grammy, Geraldo Rivera gets his nose broken during a brawl on his show and Pam Am Airlines files chapter 11.

What year was it?
1990 1984 1989 1992 
 

Wednesday 2/10/10
Have I Told You Lately – Rod Stewart
Janet Reno is sworn in as the 1st woman Attorney General of the U.S., “Saved by The Bell: The College Years” w/ Mario Lopez debuts on NBC, the renovation and expansion of the Convention Center & RCA Dome was completed.

What year was it?
1993 1994 1991 1989 
 

Tuesday 2/9/10
Invisible Touch - Genesis
TV sitcom “Amen” w/ Sherman Hemsley and Clifton Davis premiers on NBC, “Brain”, considered the first computer virus, starts to spread, Madame Walker Theatre completed a five million dollar renovation and Lindsay Lohan is born.

What year was it?
1980 1986 1984 1988 
 

Monday 2/8/10
Nightshift - Commodores
Billy Joel marries Christy Brinkley, Titanic wreckage found and filmed by robotic camera, leaded gas officially banned in U.S. and Keira Knightley is born.

What year was it?
1988 1986 1985 1982 
 

Friday 2/5/10
Everything She Wants – Wham/George Michael
Madonna launches her first road show, the Virgin Tour, actor Rock Hudson dies, “Amadeus” wins Best Picture at the Academy Awards and “The Golden Girls” w/ Betty White and Bea Arthur premiers on NBC.

What year was it?
1985 1987 1990 1992 
 

Thursday 2/4/10
Straight From the Heart – Bryan Adams
The El Nino phenomenon disrupts global weather patterns, singer Karen Carpenter passes away, the Apple Lisa computer is released by Apple at a cost of around ten thousand dollars and Ford introduces the Ranger pickup.

What year was it?
1982 1983 1985 1989 
 

Wednesday 2/3/10
St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion) John Parr
The Discovery Channel signs on, Pictionary guessing word game first published, the Indianapolis Heliport, the only full-service in the U.S. opened and an extra second added to the Calendar year.

What year was it?
1988 1986 1985 1982 
 

Tuesday 2/2/10
Flashdance (What a Feeling) – Irene Cara
Sally Ride becomes the 1st American woman in space, on Space shuttle Challenger, the first (mobile) cell phones are introduced to the public by Motorola, Elizabeth Dole, 1st woman Secretary of Transportation, is sworn in and Crispix cereal hits store shelves.

What year was it?
1983 1984 1981 1980

 

Monday 2/1/10
She’s Gone – Hall & Oates
Stephen King publishes his first novel, Carrie, under his own name, Miss Piggy began as a minor character in The Muppet Show TV series, actress Penelope Cruz is born and unemployment was at 5.6%.

What year was it?
1973 1974 1977 1979 
 

Friday 1/29/10
Just the Two of Us – Grover Washington Jr. / Bill Withers
Sandra Day O’Connor becomes first female Supreme Court Justice, “Dynasty” w/ John Forsythe and Joan Collins premiers, Space Shuttle launched for the 1st time and the name Ram was first used by Dodge on its redesigned Ram pickup.

What year was it?
1978 1980 1981 1983 
 

Thursday 1/28/10
Rhythm is Gonna Get You – Gloria Estefan/Miami Sound Machine
Aretha Franklin becomes the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Salon Selectives hair care products first released and “21 Jump Street” debuts w/Johnny Depp.

What year was it?
1987 1989 1990 1992 
 

Wednesday 1/27/10
True – Spandau Ballet
“Cabbage Patch Kids” released to stores, Nerds (candy) hits store shelves, the Disney Channel signs on and Carrie Underwood is born.

What year was it?
1981 1983 1984 1986 
 

Tuesday 1/26/10
What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy) Information Society
Median Household Income (current dollars) $27,000, the movie “The Last Emperor” w/ Peter O’Toole, won 9 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Director and singer Rihanna is born.

What year was it?
1983 1985 1988 1989

 

Monday 1/25/10
When I See you Smile – Bad English
Disney MGM Studios at Walt Disney World opens to the public, “Rain Man” w/ Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise, wins four Oscars, the Lexus LS 400 is introduced and Lucille Ball passes away.

What year was it?
1989 1990 1992 1996

 

Friday 1/22/10
Take a Bow - Madonna
The President invokes emergency powers, to extend a 20 billion dollar loan to help Mexico avert financial collapse, Yahoo! is founded and incorporated in Santa Clara, California, and Honda introduces the Odyssey minivan.

What year was it?
1997 1995 1994 1992 
 

Thursday 1/21/10
Hold on to the Nights – Richard Marx
CD’s outsell Vinyl (records) for the first time, Teddy Grahams bear shaped graham cracker snacks hit store shelves, “The Wonder Years” w/ Fred Savage debuts on ABC TV and acid washed jeans were still popular w/ women and men.

What year was it?
1983 1985 1988 1989

 

Wednesday 1/20/10
The River of Dreams – Billy Joel
The group New Kids on the Block call it quits after 7 years and 6 albums, Nancy Drew book sales reached 80 million copies and were printed in 14 languages as IUPUI opens its 32million dollar library.

What year was it?
1993 1990 1988 1986 
 

Tuesday 1/19/10
Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman – Bryan Adams
A permanent memorial to the U.S.S. Indianapolis was dedicated on the Canal Walk, Pope John Paul II visits U.S. on whirlwind tour and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum opens in Cleveland.

What year was it?
1997 1995 1994 1992

Friday 1/8/10
Hungry Heart – Bruce Springsteen
New home cost just over $68,000 dollars, Coal Miner’s Daughter w/ Sissy Spacek and Tommy Lee Jones opens in theatres, Mt. Saint Helens erupts and CNN launches as the first all news network.

What year was it?
1977 1979 1980 1982 
 

Thursday 1/7/10
Minute by Minute – Doobie Brothers
Citrus soft drink Mello Yello first appears on stores shelves, “Knots Landing” w/ Donna Mills and Lisa Hartman debuts on CBS, singer Norah Jones is born and Gas was around .86 cents a gallon.

What year was it?
1979 1981 1983 1989 
 

Wednesday 1/6/10
One More Night – Phil Collins
Embassy Suites hotel opens downtown, singer Leona Lewis (Better in Time & Bleeding Love) is born, “Golden Girls” w/ Bea Arthur and Betty White premiers on NBC and Toaster Strudel Breakfast Pastries first appear on store shelves.

What year was it?
1984 1985 1986 1988 
 

Tuesday 1/5/10
R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. – John Mellencamp
America celebrates Dr. Martin Luther Day for the first time, TV sitcom, “Designing Women” w/ Delta Burke and Dixie Carter debuts on CBS, Lauren Conrad of (Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County) is born.

What year was it?
1982 1984 1986 1987 
 

Monday 1/4/10
Amie – Pure Prairie League
“Wheel of Fortune” premiers on NBC, construction started on the Alaska Pipeline, actress Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives) is born and Arthur Ashe defeats Jimmy Connors at Wimbledon.

What year was it?
1975 1977 1979 1980 
 

Thursday 12/31/09
Escape (The Pina Colada Song) – Rupert Holmes
The Shah flees Iran, the Sony Walkman is introduced, ESPN signs on and Mother Teresa wins the Nobel Peace Prize.

What year was it?
1975 1979 1980 1982 
 

Wednesday 12/30/09
The Power of Love – Huey Lewis
Minolta releases the world’s first autofocus 35mm SLR with in-camera autofocus motor, Coca Cola changes its formula and releases New Coke, Hyundai releases the Excel in the U.S. and “Back To The Future” opens in theatres.

What year was it?
1982 1983 1985 1986 
 

Tuesday 12/29/09
You’re So Vain – Carly Simon
The Quarter Pounder became part of the national American menu; the Pontiac Grand Am is first released, “The Snoop Sisters” mystery w/ Helen Hayes and Bert Convy premiers on NBC and singer Nick Lachey is born.

What year was it?
1973 1975 1976 1978 

Monday 12/28/09
Twist And Shout – Beatles
Diet Pepsi was introduced as America’s first national soft drink, “Gilligan’s Island” w/ Bob Denver premiers on CBS TV and Chevrolet release the Malibu to dealer showrooms.

What year was it?
1962 1964 1966 1968 
 

Christmas History Mystery
Thursday 12/24/09
You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch - Thurl Ravenscroft
“Star Trek” w/ Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock debuts w/ its first episode, “The Man Trap,” the snack, Crunch n’ Munch first appears on store shelves, Oldsmobile releases the Toronado and Actor Kiefer Sutherland is born.

What year was it?
1972 1970 1968 1966

 

Christmas History Mystery
Wednesday 12/23/09
Please Come Home for Christmas - Eagles
Simon, the electronic memory game was launched, the MTV-1, near pocket sized TV is released, “Different Strokes” w/ Gary Coleman premiers on NBC and Indianapolis Colts Wide Receiver Reggie Wayne is born.

What year was it?
1978 1976 1975 1973

 

Christmas History Mystery
Tuesday 12/22/09
Last Christmas - Wham
“ A Current Affair” TV Newsmagazine w/ Maury Povich debuts, Union Station, (downtown Indy) was renovated into a multimillion dollar marketplace, Greg LeMond wins the Tour De France and singer Kellie Pickler is born .

What year was it?
1984 1986 1987 1988 
 

Christmas History Mystery
Monday 12/21/09
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays – Nsync
Indy say’s goodbye to the Indiana Twisters, professional indoor soccer team, the two-story Paul Harris store opens at Washington and Meridian downtown and Lay’s “Wow” (fat free) Chips are introduced.

What year was it?
1993 1994 1996 1998 
 

Christmas History Mystery
Friday 12/18/09
The Christmas Song – Michael Buble’
The Clarian People Mover began connecting between Methodist Hosp. and the IU Med Center, Mc Donald’s introduces the Mc Griddle breakfast sandwich, Chevrolet released the SSR and “Finding Nemo” grosses more than $340 million.

What year was it?
2003 2005 2007 2009 
 

Christmas History Mystery
Thursday 12/17/09
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas – Bing Crosby
The United Nations (UN) is founded; John H. Johnson publishes the first issue of Ebony magazine, the Rolex Datejust becomes the first wristwatch with a date function and Wish-Bone salad dressing is founded by an ex soldier.

What year was it?
1939 1945 1947 1949 
 

Christmas History Mystery
Wednesday 12/16/09
The Chipmunk Song – The Chipmunks
Jif peanut butter appears on store shelves for the first time, Elvis Presley is inducted into the U.S. Army, the Rolodex (rotating file) is first marketed and Hanna-Barbera releases “The Huckleberry Hound Show” cartoon series.

What year was it?
1964 1963 1959 1958 
 

Christmas History Mystery
Tuesday 12/15/09
Silver Bells – Kenny G.
Indianapolis broke ground for expansion of the Central Canal south and west to White River, TIME magazine named Fruitopia fruit flavored drink, one of the Top 10 Products of the Year and “Party of Five” w/ Neve Campbell & Jennifer Love Hewitt premiers on Fox.

What year was it?
1989 1990 1994 1995 
 

Christmas History Mystery
Monday 12/14/09
The Christmas Shoes - Newsong
Retail giant Montgomery Ward announces its going out of business after 128 years, Sierra Mist replaces Slice in restaurants and stores, Nissan Xterra rolls into showrooms and Willow Smith, youngest child of Will & Jada Smith is born.

What year was it?
2000 2002 2005 2008 
 

Christmas History Mystery
Friday 12/11/09
Let It Snow, Let It Snow – Gloria Estefan
Best known for her performance in “Akeelah and the Bee”, actress / singer Keke Palmer is born, Dasani bottled water is launched, Veggie Tales the series debuts on video and the Mercedes Benz C Class is introduced.

What year was it?
1992 1993 1995 1997 
 

Christmas History Mystery
Thursday 12/10/09
Do They Know Its Christmas – Band Aid
Stonewashed jeans appear on store shelves, Apple releases the Macintosh personal computer, the Circle Theatre is renovated and becomes the home of the Indpls Symphony Orchestra and The Cosby Show premiers.

What year was it?
1981 1983 1984 1986 
 

Christmas History Mystery
Wednesday 12/9/09
Christmas in Sarajevo – Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Sheryl Crow Album banned from Wal-Mart, Motorola introduces the Motorola StarTac cellular phone, Waffle Crisp cereal hits store shelves and The Rosie O’Donnell Show debuts on NBC TV.

What year was it?
1991 1993 1996 1998 
 

Christmas History Mystery
Tuesday 12/8/09
Santa Clause is Comin’ to Town – Pointer Sisters
“Les Miserables” is awarded 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Bruce Willis marries Demi Moore, Ice Cream Cones cereal is introduced and actor/singer (Dancing w The Stars) Aaron Carter is born.

What year was it?
1985 1987 1989 1990

 

Christmas History Mystery
Monday 12/7/09
Blue Christmas – Elvis Presley
CBS presents Tchaikovsky’s ballet, “The Nutcracker” on U.S. television for the first time, the “Whopper” is created by Burger King and sold for 37 cents, Hamilton Watch Co. introduces the first electric watch and the Hula Hoop is first manufactured.

What year was it?
1955 1957 1959 1961 
 

Christmas History Mystery
Friday 12/4/09
Winter Wonderland – Air Supply
The ExxonMobil Corporation merger is completed, forming the largest company in the world, Splenda artificial sweetener is introduced, Indianapolis Downtown Inc launched its new branding campaign: “Downtown Indianapolis Always Amazingly New” and “Family Law” debuts on CBS.

What year was it?
1991 1997 1999 2001 
 

Christmas History Mystery
Thursday 12/3/09
Winter Wonderland – Johnny Mathis
“Kid Cuisine” for kids is created, “Beverly Hills 90210” debuts on Fox and the 52 story Bank One (now Chase) Tower opens downtown and a new movie rating is unveiled NC-17.

What year was it?
1990 1992 1994 1997 
 

Christmas History Mystery
Wednesday 12/2/09
Step Into Christmas - Elton John
UPC barcodes first appear on various items, mailing a Christmas card or letter was just $0.08, “The Sting” is in theatres and Supermodel / TV Talk Show hostess, Tyra Banks is born.

What year was it?
1972 1973 1975 1976 
 

Christmas History Mystery
Tuesday 12/1/09
Do You Hear What I Hear – Bing Crosby
“The French Chef” w/Julia Child debuts on educational TV, Walt Disney releases “The Sword in the Stone,” and Mc Donald’s introduces the Filet O Fish sandwich in Cincinnati.

What year was it?
1961 1967 1965 1963 
 

Christmas History Mystery
Monday 11/30/09
Christmas Time – Bryan Adams
The Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable are released for sale, Cherry Coke hits store shelves nationwide and “Growing Pains” w/ Alan Thicke and Tracey Gold debuts on ABC TV.

What year was it?
1985 1983 1981 1979 
 

Christmas History Mystery
Wednesday 11/25/09
Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town – Jackson Five
Gonzo the Great makes his first appearance in “The Great Santa Claus Switch”, Charms Blow Pop lollipops filled w/ bubble gum appear on store shelves, McCloud (TV Series) w/ Dennis Weaver premiers on NBC.

What year was it?
1969 1970 1972 1973 
 

Christmas History Mystery
Tuesday 11/24/09
The Christmas Song – Celine Dion
John Glenn returns to Earth aboard Space Shuttle Discovery, Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park opens at Walt Disney World, the Palm III replaces the Palm Pilot and the Oldsmobile Alero was introduced.

What year was it?
1993 1995 1997 1998

Christmas History Mystery
Monday 11/23/09
Happy Holiday – Andy Williams
Troll Dolls (then known as Leprechauns) become one of the biggest toy fads, Cap’n Crunch cereal hits store shelves, the Easy Bake Oven debuts and Buick releases the Riviera.

What year was it?
1960 1962 1963 1966 
 

Friday 11/20/09
I’ll Be There – Mariah Carey
After 120 years L.S. Ayres closed its downtown store, the Mall of America opens in Minnesota, Hurricane Andrew hits south Florida and singer, songwriter and actor Nick Jonas (The Jonas Brothers) is born.

What year was it?
1989 1992 1993 1995 
 

Thursday 11/19/09
Invisible Touch - Genesis
“I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter” margarine is introduced in the U.S., the Aerostar is Ford’s first minivan, “The Hogan Family” w/ Valerie Harper and Jason Bateman premiers and actress Megan Fox is born.

What year was it?
1986 1985 1982 1981 
 

Wednesday 11/18/09
Black Velvet – Alannah Myles
American Cabaret Theatre moved here from New York opening in the Athenaeum, Universal Studios Florida opened in Orlando and “Twin Peaks” first airs on ABC TV.

What year was it?
1987 1989 1990 1992 
 

Tuesday 11/17/09
Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue – Crystal Gayle
Space Shuttle Enterprise makes its 1st test-free flight from the back of a Boeing 747, TV series “Sha Na Na” premiers, Donald Trump Jr. is born and A.J. Foyt wins Indy 500.

What year was it?
1974 1976 1977 1979 
 

Monday 11/16/09
Steppin’ Out – Joe Jackson
AT&T agrees to divest itself into 22 subdivisions, the athletic shoe for women, Reebok Freestyle hits store shelves and “Square Pegs” w/ Sarah Jessica Parker premiers on CBS.

What year was it?
1977 1979 1982 1984 
 

Friday 11/13/09
I Can Help – Billy Swan
The average new home was around $35,000, average new car was close to $4,000, Pocket Calculators start to appear on store shelves, and John Lennon reports seeing a UFO.

What year was it?
1970 1973 1974 1976 
 

Thursday 11/12/09
Love Shack – B-52’s
Arsenio Hall becomes first African American to host a nightly talk show, Teenage Mutant Turtles become an overnight sensation, the Eiteljorg Museum opened downtown and Pete Rose is banned from Baseball for betting on games.

What year was it?
1992 1990 1989 1987 
 

Wednesday 11/11/09
Who Loves You – Four Seasons
“The Price is Right” expands from 30 minutes to its current hour long format, the TV series “Return to the Planet of the Apes” premiers on NBC, Cadillac reintroduces the Seville and actress Tara Reid is born.

What year was it?
1975 1972 1970 1969 
 

Tuesday 11/10/09
Part Time Lover – Stevie Wonder
Associated Press reporter Terry Anderson is taken hostage in Beirut, “Back to the Future” w/ Michael J. Fox opens in theaters, Microsoft releases the first of Windows, Windows 1.0 and actress Raven-Symone’ is born.

What year was it?
1983 1985 1986 1988 
 

Monday 11/9/09
Something to Talk About - Bonnie Raitt
Pan Am Airlines closes its doors after bankruptcy, the last oil well fire in Kuwait is extinguished, the Senate votes to confirm Judge Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court and “Home Improvement” w/ Tim Allen premiers.

What year was it?
1988 1990 1991 1993 
 

Friday 11/6/09
Hard To Say – Dan Fogelberg
Simon & Garfunkel perform “The Concert in Central Park,” a free concert in NYC for a half million people, the President fires over 11,000 striking air-traffic controllers and Lean Cuisine is new in the grocer’s freezer section.

What year was it?
1978 1980 1981 1982 
 

Thursday 11/5/09
That’ll be The Day – Linda Ronstadt
Jane Pauley (from Indianapolis) takes over as co-anchor on the “Today Show”, “Wonder Woman” the TV series premieres w/ Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman and actress Elizabeth Taylor marries John Warner, her 7th marriage.

What year was it?
1976 1978 1979 1980 
 

Wednesday 11/4/09
Secret – Madonna
Letter from former President Reagan is released, announcing he has Alzheimer’s disease, the first version of Netscape Navigator is released, the George Foreman Grill is introduced and “Friends” premiers on NBC.

What year was it?
1990 1992 1994 1996 
 

Tuesday 11/3/09
One Moment in Time - Whitney Houston
The last Dodge Aries and Plymouth Reliant roll off the assembly, the $64 million Indianapolis Zoo opens in its new location, and “America’s Most Wanted” w/ John Walsh debuts.

What year was it?
1986 1988 1989 1992 
 

Monday 11/2/09
Midnight Train to Georgia – Gladys Knight & The Pips
“American Graffiti” w/ Richard Dreyfuss and Ron Howard opens in theatres, Henry Kissinger starts his term as Secretary of State, Aquafresh toothpaste is brand new and Nick Lachey is born.

What year was it?
1973 1971 1970 1969 
 

Friday 10/30/09
Suddenly Last Summer - Motels
Microsoft Word is first released, the President signs a bill, making Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday, Chrysler introduces the Dodge Caravan and Kellogg’s introduces Crispix Cereal.

What year was it?
1980 1982 1983 1985 
 

Thursday 10/29/09
Another Sad Love Song – Toni Braxton
Tuition to Harvard U. was just under $24,000, Harley Davidson Motorcycle Co. is 90 years old, “Sleepless in Seattle” w/ Tom Hanks / Meg Ryan opened in theaters and IUPUI opens its new $32 million library.

What year was it?
1991 1993 1994 1996

Wednesday 10/28/09
Sad Eyes – Robert John
Gas was around 86 cents a gallon, new home just under $60,000, Pope John Paul II visits his native Poland, the first Pope to visit a communist country and “The Amityville Horror” opens in theatres.

What year was it?
1979 1978 1975 1974

 

Tuesday 10/27/09
When I Think of You – Janet Jackson
The centennial of the Statue of Liberty’s dedication is celebrated in New York Harbor, “L.A. Law” premieres on NBC, Nintendo video games introduced in U.S. and postage stamp was $0.22.

What year was it?
1985 1986 1988 1990 
 

Monday 10/26/09
As I Lay Me Down – Sophie B. Hawkins
Hurricane Opal makes landfall at Pensacola Beach, Fl., as a category 3 hurricane, Circle Center Mall opens downtown, and Steve Fossett is the first person to fly solo in a hot air balloon across the Pacific.

What year was it?
1992 1994 1995 1997 
 

Friday 10/23/09
Maggie May – Rod Stewart
Cellular phone battery invented, The Nike “swoosh” is a design created by Carolyn Davidson, a graphic design student at Portland State U, School House Rock debuts on ABC.

What year was it?
1971 1973 1974 1976 
 

Thursday 10/22/09
I Just Can’t Stop Loving You – Michael Jackson
Sunkist Fun Fruits snack is released to stores, “Full House” w/ John Stamos and the Olsen twin’s premiers on ABC, West German pilot lands a private plane on Red Square in Moscow and Bruce Willis & Demi Moore marry.

What year was it?
1982 1983 1985 1987 
 

Wednesday 10/21/09
It’s All Coming Back to Me Now – Celine Dion
The O.J. Simpson civil trial begins in Santa Monica, Ca; Mother Teresa receives honorary U.S. citizenship, Judge Judy premiers and the 1st generation Honda CR-V is unveiled.

What year was it?
1993 1996 1997 1998 
 

Tuesday 10/20/09
Then Came You – Dionne Warwick/The Spinners
The Heimlich maneuver is developed; the Indiana Pacers move to Market Square Arena, Miss Piggy makes her first known appearance on the Herb Alpert TV Special and People Magazine debuts.

What year was it?
1972 1974 1976 1977 
 

Monday 10/19/09
Who Can it Be Now – Men At Work
In Orlando, Walt Disney World opens the second largest theme park, Epcot Center, The Weather Channel signs on for the first time, the Natatorium opens at I.U.P.U.I. and Knight Rider w/ David Hasselhoff premiers.

What year was it?
1986 1984 1982 
 

Friday 10/16/09
Sweet City Woman - Stampeders
Actress Jenna Elfman and Olympic cyclist Lance Armstrong were born, the U.S. Dollar is devalued for the second time in history, American Motors Corp. releases the Matador.

What year was it?
1966 1968 1970 1971 
 

Thursday 10/15/09
Cruel Summer - Bananarama
The first American woman to perform a spacewalk was Kathryn D. Sullivan aboard Space Shuttle Challenger, “Miami Vice” w/ Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas premiers on NBC and the Hoosier Dome opens as an expansion to the Indiana Convention Center.

What year was it?
1984 1982 1983 1981 
 

Wednesday 10/14/09
Nobody Does it Better – Carly Simon
Reggie Jackson hits 3 homeruns to lead the New York Yankees to a World Series victory, “Three’s Company” w/ John Ritter, Joyce Dewitt and Suzanne Somers debuts on ABC and Fleetwood Mac releases Rumors.

What year was it?
1974 1976 1977 
 

Tuesday 10/13/09
The Music of my Heart – Gloria Estefan/Nsync
NASA intentionally crashes the Lunar Prospector spacecraft into the Moon to detect frozen water, Sponge Bob SquarePants made its debut on Nickelodeon and Union Station reopened after a $7.8 million renovation, named Grand Hall & Conference Ctr.

What year was it?
1995 1997 1999 2000 
 

Monday 10/12/09
I’ll Be There – Jackson Five
Chevrolet introduces the Vega, the first New York City Marathon begins, Guitarist, singer and songwriter Jimi Hendrix passes away and childproof safety caps appear on many medications.

What year was it?
1969 1970 1972 1973

 

Friday 10/9/09
Friends & Lovers – Gloria Loring/Carl Anderson
“A.M Chicago” changes its name to the “Oprah Winfrey Show” and goes national, “Out of Africa” wins Best Picture at the Academy Awards, I Can’t Believe it’s Not Butter 1st appears on store shelves and Haley’s Comet returns.

What year was it?
1982 1984 1986 1988 
 

Thursday 10/8/09
Something Happened on the Way to Heaven – Phil Collins
The Leaning Tower of Pisa (in Italy) is closed to the public due to safety concerns, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” w/ Will Smith debuts on NBC and the Toyota Previa minivan makes its debut.

What year was it?
1987 1989 1990 1992
 

Wednesday 10/7/09
The Games People Play – The Spinners
The daytime version of “Wheel of Fortune” debuts on NBC w/ host Chuck Woolery, actress Kate Winslet is born, the President posthumously pardons Robert E. Lee, restoring full rights of citizenship and Volkswagen introduces the Rabbit.

What year was it?
1975 1973 1970 1969 
 

Tuesday 10/6/09
He’s So Shy – Pointer Sisters
The Cable News Network (CNN) is officially launched,
“Coal Miner’s Daughter,” w/ Sissy Spacek and Tommy Lee Jones is in theatres, U.S. breaks diplomatic ties with Iran and Olympian Jessie Owens passes away.

What year was it?
1979 1980 1984 1986 
 

Monday 10/5/09
You Needed Me – Anne Murray
“Dallas” the TV series premiers as a five part miniseries on CBS, “WKRP in Cincinnati”, premiers on CBS, and “Different Strokes” makes debut on ABC TV.

What year was it?
1973 1976 1978 
 

Friday 10/2/09
Endless Love – Luther Vandross/Mariah Carey
The Honda Passport is released in this year, The George Carlin Show premiered on Fox, the Indianapolis Ice moved to MSA and the World Series is cancelled.

What year was it?
1994 1997 1999 

 

Thursday 10/1/09
Take On Me – A-Ha
Embassy Suites Hotel and Claypool Court retail complex open downtown, leaded gas is officially banned in the U.S., actor Rock Hudson passes away and “Kiss of the Spider Woman” w/ William Hurt is in theatres.

What year was it?
1982 1983 1985 

Wednesday 9/30/09 

Lowdown – Boz Scaggs
Patty Hearst is found guilty of armed robbery of a San Francisco bank, Dolly Parton’s variety show, “Dolly” premiers and NASA releases the famous Face on Mars photo, taken by Viking 1.

What year was it?
1972 1976 1978

Tuesday 9/29/09
I Adore Mi Amor – Color Me Badd
“The Silence of the Lambs” and “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” is in theatres, Dead Sea Scroll is unveiled, journalist Terry Anderson is released after seven years as a hostage in Beirut.

What year was it?
1991 1993 1996 
 

Monday 9/28/09
Making Love Out Of Nothing at All – Air Supply
Vanessa Lynn Williams becomes the first African-American to be crowned Miss America, “Flashdance” w/ Jennifer Beals opens in theatres, Karen Carpenter dies of anorexia nervosa at 32 and compact discs are first released.

What year was it?
1980 1983 1986 
 

Friday 9/25/09
Lonesome Loser – Little river Band
Hurricane Frederic makes landfall on Alabama’s Gulf coast, the world premiere for Star Trek: The Motion Picture, is held at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. and the Happy Meal is introduced.

What year was it?
1975 1977 1979 
 

Thursday 9/24/09
Queen of Hearts – Juice Newton
Time Magazine’s “Man of The Year” is given for the first time to a non-human, the computer, “Remington Steele,” w/ Stephanie Zimbalist and Pierce Brosnan, premiers on NBC and the first issue of USA Today is published.

What year was it?
1982 1980 1978 
 

Wednesday 9/23/09
Baby Don’t Get Hooked on Me – Mac Davis
The National Institute of Mental Health and the Surgeon General, issue a report claiming exposure to violence on TV fosters aggression in children, M*A*S*H premiers on CBS and the Video Disk is introduced by Philips Company (Netherlands).

What year was it?
1971 1972 1973 
 

Tuesday 9/22/09
Something About the Way You Look – Elton John
F.W. Woolworth Company closes after 117 years in business, the funeral of Diana; Princess of Wales is watched by over 2 billion worldwide Tickle Me Ernie appears on store shelves.

What year was it?
1995 1996 1997 
 

Monday 9/21/09
Stuck With You – Huey Lewis & The News
The U.S. Senate allows its debates to be televised on a trial basis, Pixar Animation Studios is founded, Dance Party USA debuts on USA cable and the first generation Ford Taurus is in showrooms.

What year was it?
1983 1984 1985 1986 
 

Friday 9/18/09
After the Love has Gone – Earth, Wind & Fire
“Apocalypse Now” and “Breaking Away” are in theaters, actor John Wayne passes away, the Indianapolis Checkers hockey team joins the Central Hockey League and Skylab falls into the Indian Ocean.

What year was it?
1978 1979 1980 
 

Thursday 9/17/09
Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey – Paul McCartney/Linda McCartney
Pres. Nixon announces the U.S. will no longer convert dollars to gold at a fixed value, the Jackson 5ive cartoon (TV series) debuts on ABC and Walt Disney World opens in Orlando.

What year was it?
1971 1973 1975 
 

Wednesday 9/16/09
I Do (Cherish You) – Ninety-Eight Degrees/Nick Lachey
Law & Order SVU premiers on NBC, the Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum opens on Monument Circle and the first Indy Jazz Fest is held downtown.

What year was it?
1996 1997 1998 1999 
 

Tuesday 9/15/09
Emotions – Mariah Carey
The NCAA Final Four and World Gymnastics Championships are held at the Hoosier Dome, The Ren and Stimpy Show premiered on Nickelodeon and the last oil well fire in Kuwait is extinguished.

What year was it?
1989 1990 1991 
 

Monday 9/14/09
Blue Eyes – Elton John
Pepsi Free caffeine free cola was introduced, “Cheers” w/ Ted Danson, Kirstie Alley and Shelly Long debuts and the 38 story AUL Tower (now One America) opens.

What year was it?
1984 1982 1980 
 

Friday 9/11/09
Rhinestone Cowboy – Glen Campbell
Average income per year was around $14,000, the average new car was just over $4,000, BIC launches the first disposable razor and Bruce Springsteen releases his third album.

What year was it?
1976 1975 1978 
 

Thursday 9/10/09
Dreamlover – Mariah Carey
Jurassic Park opens in theatres w/ Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum, Michael Jordon retires from basketball to play minor league baseball and TY Warner USA launches the first Beanie Babies.

What year was it?
1990 1991 1992 1993

Wednesday 9/9/09
Drive – The Cars
Michael Jackson wins a record setting 8 Grammy awards, the Hoosier Dome opened as an expansion to the Indiana Convention Center and the Apple Macintosh is introduced.

What year was it?
1984 1985 1986 
 

Tuesday 9/8/09
I Just Want to Be Your Everything – Andy Gibb
David Berkowitz, known as the Son of Sam, is captured, actress Liv Tyler is born, Cookie Crisp cereal is introduced and “Eight is Enough” w/ Dick Van Patten debuts on ABC.

What year was it?
1976 1977 1978 
 

Friday 9/4/09
Sugar Sugar - Archies
The last issue of The Saturday Evening Post hits magazine news stands, Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid w/ Paul Newman and Robert Redford opens in theatres, as The Brady Bunch debuts on ABC TV.

What year was it?
1968 1969 1970 
 

Thursday 9/3/09
Give Me the Night – George Benson
“Too Close for Comfort” (TV series) w/ Ted Knight premiers on ABC, Mount St. Helens erupts in Washington state, causing $ 3 billion in damage and Pac-Man is released.

What year was it?
1980 1981 1982 1983

Wednesday 9/2/09
When Can I See You - Babyface
Tonya Harding wins the National Figure Skating Championship but is stripped of the title after an attack on Nancy Kerrigan, movie ticket cost about $4, and the Lion King was in theaters.

What year was it?
1993 1994 1995

Tuesday 9/1/09
(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher – Rita Coolidge
Pres. Carter signs legislation creating the Dept. Of Energy, the NYC blackout last for 25 hours, resulting in looting and disorder, “CHiPs” w/ Erik Estrada as officer Poncherello debuts on NBC.

What year was it?
1976 1977 1978

Monday 8/31/09
Summer of '69 – Bryan Adams
"Back to the Future" was #1 in theaters. The wreck of the Titanic was discovered. And David Letterman interrupted The Today Show’s live broadcast by yelling at them through a megaphone.

What year was it?
1985 1986 1987

Friday 8/28/09
Release Me – Wilson Phillips
Iraq invaded Kuwait, "Ghost" starring Patrick Swayze was the #1 movie, and guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughn was killed in a helicopter crash shortly after a concert in Wisconsin.

What year was it?

1990 1991 1992

Thursday 8/27/09
Let Em In – Wings
London's clock 'Big Ben' stopped running (took 9 months to fix), President Ford edged out Ronald Reagan for the Presidential nomination, and the Seattle Seahawks played their first NFL game.

What year was it?

Monday 8/24/09
Change the World – Eric Clapton
The family series "7th Heaven" debuted on the WB TV Network, President Clinton signed a major welfare reform bill into law, and the summer's biggest movie "Independence Day was still filling theatres.

What year was it?

1995 1996 1997

Friday 8/21/09
Annie’s Song – John Denver
Average new home was around $35,000, “Happy Days” w/ Ron Howard and Henry Winkler premiers on ABC, former New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller is sworn in as Vice President of the U.S. and postage stamp was $0.10.

What year was it?
1975 1974 1973 1972

Thursday 8/20/09
Sweet Freedom – Michael McDonald
Goodwill Games are held in Moscow, after being stolen, the Picasso painting, Weeping Woman is found in a locker in Australia, Greg LeMond becomes the first American to win the Tour de France and L.A. Law premieres on NBC.

What year was it?
1985 1986 1987

Wednesday 8/19/09
Alone Again (Naturally) – Gilbert O’Sullivan
“The Price is Right,” hosted by Bob Barker, debuts on CBS, FedEx (Federal Express) is founded, gas was around $.55 cents a gallon and “Diamonds are Forever” w/ Sean Connery is still in theatres (released a year earlier).

What year was it?
1972 1973 1974 1975

Tuesday 8/18/09
Just Another Day – John Secada
The Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in the U.S. is constructed, Jay Leno becomes the new host of The Tonight Show, Windows 3.1 is released by Microsoft and Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.

What year was it?
1990 1991 1992

Monday 8/17/09
Endless Love – Lionel Richie/Diana Ross
The $1.8 million bricking of Monument Circle and Market Street is finished, “Ordinary People” wins the Oscar for Best Picture / Best Director and Luke and Laura marry on “General Hospital.

What year was it?
1980 1981 1982 1983

Friday 8/14/09
Good Times - Chic
Hurricane Frederic makes landfall on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Honey Nut Cheerios is first introduced, “The Facts of Life” w/ Kim Fields and Lisa Whelchel debuts on NBC and John Wayne passes away.

What year was it?
1979 1980 1981 1982

Thursday 8/13/09
Colors of the Wind – Vanessa Williams
EBay is founded, the Washington Post and the New York Times publish the Unabomber’s manifesto, Circle Centre Mall opens downtown and the Dodge Avenger coupe replaces the Daytona.

What year was it?
1993 1994 1995

Wednesday 8/12/09
Hands to Heaven - Breathe
Sonny Bono becomes mayor of Palm Springs, California, the first official night game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, The Last Emperor wins nine Oscars and Buick introduces the Reatta.

What year was it?
1986 1987 1988 1989

Tuesday 8/11/09
Take Me Home Country Roads – John Denver
Actresses Jada Pinkett Smith and Jenna Elman are born, The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour premiered on CBS, cigarette ads are banned on TV and China joins the UN (United Nations).

What year was it?
1970 1971 1972

Monday 8/10/09
Quit Playing Games w/ my Heart- Backstreet Boys
USA Group moved 900 employees to the renovated L.S. Ayres building downtown, the Indianapolis Zoo broke ground on the 5,000 sq. foot White River Gardens and Martina Hingis and Pete Sampras win at Wimbledon.

What year was it?
1996 1997 1998 1999

Friday 8/7/09
La Bamba – Los Lobos
Pan American Games brought athletes from 38 countries to Indianapolis, in Berlin, Germany, Pres. Reagan challenges Premier Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin wall and “Married with Children,” starred Katy Segal, Ed O’Neill and Christina Applegate debuts on Fox.

What year was it?
1987 1988 1989 1990

Thursday 8/6/09
Love will Keep Us Together – Captain & Tennille
“The Jefferson’s” w/ Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford debuts on CBS, Pontiac introduces the Sunbird, Pop Rocks candy was first offered to the public and Aristotle Onassis passes away.

What year was it?
1974 1975 1976

Wednesday 8/5/09
Vacation – Go-Go’s
Sony launches the first consumer CD player (model CDP-101), “T.J. Hooker” w/ William Shatner and Heather Locklear premiers on ABC and Crystal Light is launched w/ Linda Evans as spokesperson.

What year was it?
1981 1982 1983 1984

Tuesday 8/4/09
Adia – Sarah McLachlan
Veteran astronaut, Senator John Glenn returns to space, making him the oldest person ever in space, Disney’s Animal Kingdome opens @ Walt Disney World, Florida and the first American printing of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is released.

What year was it?
1997 1998 1999

Monday 8/3/09
Looks like we Made It – Barry Manilow
Elvis Presley performs his last-ever concert here at Market Square Arena, Bubblicious bubble gum hits store shelves, Chrysler introduces the LeBaron and the sitcom “Soap” debuts on ABC.

What year was it?
1976 1977 1978

Friday 7/31/09
Jump (For My Love) – Pointer Sisters
“Terms of Endearment” wins Best Picture at the Academy Awards, Toyota unveils the two seat mid-engine MR2, fruit flavored soft drink, Slice debuts and Katherine McPhee, season 5 runner-up American Idol is born.

What year was it?
1983 1984 1985 1986

Thursday 7/30/09
Stay (I Missed You) – Lisa Loeb
Both “ER” and “Friends” debut on NBC TV, Israel and Jordan sign the Israel-Jordan Treaty of Peace, Whoopi Goldberg host the Academy Awards, Schindler’s List wins 7 Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director.

What year was it?
1992 1993 1994 1995

Wednesday 7/29/09
Moonlight Feels Right - Starbuck
“Laverne & Shirley,” w/ Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams makes its debut on ABC TV, Liz Taylor and Richard Burton divorce the 2nd time, Peyton Manning is born and Motor Trend Magazine’s Car of the Year, Dodge Aspen.

What year was it?
1975 1976 1977 1978

Tuesday 7/28/09
Toy Soldiers - Martika
Hurricane Hugo makes landfall in South Carolina, causing $7 billion in damage, the Wonders of Life pavilion opens at Epcot in Walt Disney World, Florida and “Rain Man” wins Best Picture at the Academy Awards.

What year was it?

1989 1988 1987

Monday 7/27/09
Live and Let Die – Paul McCartney & Wings
The year Oil went from $1.50 a barrel to over $11 a barrel over the course of a few months, the movie “American Graffiti,” w/ Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard and Harrison Ford opens as Aquafresh toothpaste goes on sale.

What year was it?
1975 1974 1973 1972

Friday 7/24/09
Sussudio – Phil Collins
Billy Joel marries Christie Brinkley, Titanic wreckage found and filmed by robotic camera, the Indianapolis Heliport, the first full-service heliport in the U.S. opened downtown and Pop Secret brand popcorn is launched.

What year was it?
1983 1984 1985 1986

Thursday 7/23/09
Let Her Cry – Hootie & the Blowfish
Pierce Brosnan debuts as agent 007 in “Goldeneye,” in Washington D.C., the Korean Veteran’s Memorial is dedicated, French Toast Cereal is new on store shelves and “Caroline in the City” w/ Thompson debuts on NBC.

What year was it?
1994 1995 1996

Wednesday 7/22/09
Close To You - Carpenters
Diane Crump became the first woman Jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby, childproof safety caps debut, the floppy disc was invented and All My Children begins its run on ABC TV.

What year was it?
1968 1969 1970 1971

Tuesday 7/21/09
I Can’t Wait – Nu Shooz
Academy Award for Best Picture goes to “Out Of Africa,” the Fox Network debuts with 10 hours of primetime programming a week, the Statue of Liberty turns 100 and the Goodwill Games are held in Moscow.

What year was it?
1988 1987 1986

Monday 7/20/09
Rock the Boat – Hues Corporation
Rubik’s Cube is invented, “Police Woman” w/ Angie Dickinson debuted on NBC, and across the U.S. speed limits are decreased to 55mph on highways.

What year was it?
1973 1974 1975

Friday 7/17/09
All Star – Smash Mouth
ER’s Dr. Doug Ross (George Clooney) bids a bitter farewell to Chicago’s Memorial Hosp., Lance Armstrong wins his first Tour de France and Apple Computer releases the first iBook.

What year was it?
1998 1999 2000 2001

Thursday 7/16/09
I’m Still Standing – Elton John
“The A-Team,” w/ George Peppard and Mr. T. debuts on NBC, TV game show “Love Connection” w/ host Chuck Woolery debuts in syndication, mailing a letter cost $0.20 and singer Karen Carpenter passes away.

What year was it?
1983 1982 1981 1980

Wednesday 7/15/09
When I’m Back on My Feet Again – Michael Bolton
Comedian/Actress Roseanne Barr attempts to sing the National Anthem at a baseball stadium, Africanized Honey Bees first enter the U.S., “Twin Peaks” debuts on ABC TV and Jim Henson, the voice of Kermit the Frog and other Muppets, passes away.

What year was it?
1988 1989 1990 1991

Tuesday 7/14/09
Take a Chance on Me - Abba
Volkswagen becomes the 2nd non-American automobile manufacturer, to open a plant in the U.S., “Fantasy Island” w/ Ricardo Montalban as Mr. Roarke debuts on ABC and the children’s game, Hungry Hungry Hippos is introduced. (published in 1966)

What year was it?
1978 1977 1976 1975

Monday 7/13/09
Elvira – Oak Ridge Boys
Private satellite dishes are given the ok by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission, MTV debuts as the first 24-hour music TV station and the first DeLorean sports cars roll of the assembly line.

What year was it?
1979 1980 1981 1982

Friday 7/10/09
That Don’t Impress Me Much – Shania Twain
The Academy Award goes to “Shakespeare in Love”, about 48.5 million watch (former White House intern) Monica Lewinsky’s first television interview w/ Barbara Walters and The Indiana Historical Society moves to its new headquarters on the Central Canal downtown.

What year was it?
1997 1998 1999 2000

Thursday 7/9/09
Song Sung Blue – Neil Diamond
HBO (Home Box Office) subscription cable TV launch, Nike running shoes hit the market and Comedian George Carlin is arrested by Milwaukee police for obscenity.

What year was it?
1971 1972 1973 1974

Wednesday 7/8/09
Eye of The Tiger – Survivor
Prince William is born to Prince Charles and Princess Dianna, Pepsi Free was introduced as the first major-brand caffeine-free cola,“Cagney & Lacey,” premiers on CBS w/ Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless as “Cats” opens on Broadway.

What year was it?
1979 1980 1982 1983

Tuesday 7/7/09
Listen to What the Man Said – Paul McCartney & Wings
Metric Conversion Act passed in the U.S., “One Day at A Time” w/ Valerie Bertinelli and Mackenzie Phillips debuts on CBS and Computerized supermarket checkouts began to appear in supermarkets across the country.

What year was it?
1972 1973 1974 1975

Monday 7/6/09
I Wanna Dance w/ Somebody – Whitney Houston
Theater on The Square was founded, Pan American Plaza office building and ice rinks open downtown and
University Place Conference Center & Hotel @ IUPUI opened.

What year was it?
1986 1987 1988 1989