This week we take you back to the year that marked the official beginning of the internet, introduced the 3-D printer and the first ever cell phone call.

The final episode of M*A*S*H aired

Return of the Jedi, A Christmas Story, Risky Business, Scarface, War Games, National Lampoon’s Vacation, Flashdance, Twilight Zone, The Outsiders, Octopussy, Never Say Never Again, Jaws 3-D, Something Wicked This Way Comes, Mr. Mom, and Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life were all in theaters.

Philadelphia 76ers swept the LA Lakers to win the NBA championship.

Ronald Reagan announces that GPS would be made available for civilians for the first time.

Def Leppard, 38 Special, U2, Golden Earring, Sammy Hagar, Pat Benatar, David Bowie and Billy Idol all had hit songs.

The first Hooters opened.

McDonald’s introduces the McNugget.

Our very own Sloan graduated from high school, but he and some friends were kicked out of the ceremony due to a wardrobe malfunction.