Monday, August 31, 2009

And yet more to think about....from 30 yrs ago.....

Cost of Living 1979
How Much things cost in 1979
Yearly Inflation Rate USA11.2%
Year End Close Dow Jones Industrial Average 838
Interest Rates Year End Federal Reserve 15.25%
Average Cost of new house $58,100.00
Average Income per year $17,500.00
Average Monthly Rent $280.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 86 cents
Sony Walkman $200.00
Jox Trainers $14.99

Technology
•VisiCalc becomes the first spreadsheet program.



•Sony introduces the Sony Walkman costing $200.00



•Voyager I photo reveals Jupiter's rings



•The European Space Agency launches Ariane 1

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