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Jazzercise
Following the aerobics craze in 1967, Judi Sheppard was teaching a Jazz class at Northwestern Universtiy in Chicago where the drop out of a dance class was 90%. She turned the students away from the mirror and created a more upbeat fun dance/movement and it was a hit. http://clubindustry.com/clubindustryshows/judi-sheppard-missett-has-enjoyed-lifetime-dance-and-fitness -
Roe vs. Wade
You could not have an abortion unless it was to save the mothers life. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/supremecourt/rights/landmark_roe.html -
Dorothy Hamill
Dorothy Hamill won the gold medal for single women's figure skating in the 1976 Olympics. http://www.biography.com/people/dorothy-hamill-9326471 -
Lusia Harris-Stewert
Lusia Harris- Stewert played basketball for Delta State University. She finished her basketball career with 2,981 points. She was a member of the first-ever US Women's Olympic team that earned a silver medal in 1976. She was drafted by the NBA's New Orlans Jazz in 1977. http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/lbj_lusia_harris_stewat_070226.html -
U.S. allows women to enter the Military Academies
In 1976, women were admitted into the Military Academies. Over 300 women enrolled in the Military, Naval, Air Force, and Coast Guard Academies. http://www.womensmemorial.org/H&C/History/milacad.html -
Dexatrim
A diet pill containing phenylpropanolamine, or PPA was placed on store counters for the first time. Dexatrim was said to be the first weight loss drug that was "effective without a prescription". After more research was conducted, PPA showed an increase for possible strokes. http://www.nytimes.com/1983/03/17/business/advertising-dexatrim-magazine-campaign.html -
Janet Guthrie
Janet Guthrie was the first woman to ever race in the Indianapolis 500. She experienced mechanical problems during the race that forced her to end on her 27th lap. However, she returedn in 1978 and placed ninth. http://www.infoplease.com/biography/var/janetguthrie.html -
1st Ironman Triathlon
15 men competed in the first ever Ironman competitionin 1978 but only 12 men finished. The idea came from a Navy Commander after participating in multiple marthons.There motto in 1978 was written on a piece of paper and it said, "Swim 2.4 miles! Bike 112 miles! Run 26.2 miles! Brag for the rest of your life!". The first man to finish at 11 hours, 46 minutes, and 58 seconds was Gordon Haller http://www.active.com/triathlon/articles/a-brief-history-of-the-ironman-world-championships -
Test Tube Baby
The first test tube baby named Louise Brown was born. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/262798.php -
Clothing
During the 1980's dance and fitness became very popular. As a result of that many new fashion trends came about. This was the decade of neon colors, leg warmers, and off -the-shoulder t-shirts. Even leotards were in fashion. Crazy prints and spandex were typical for a workout outfit. Hair and hair accessories were also fashion statement. There were mullets and scrunchies. http://vintageclothing.about.com/od/VintageInspirations/ss/How-to-Dress-Like-a-1980s-Aerobics-Junkie.htm#step17 -
U.S. Boycotts Olympics
President Carter announced that the US would boycott the Olympics in Mascow because of confict with the Soviet Union. Canada, West Germany, and Japan also boycotted the games that year. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/carter-announces-olympic-boycott -
CNN
News broadcasting show, CNN, aired on TV. CNN was founded by Ted Turner. It was the first new broadcasting show to to provide 24-hour news coverage (In the United States). http://www.britannica.com/topic/Cable-News-Network
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Pac- Man
Pac-Man came to the United States. It is said that the company that made Pac- Man, Namco, wanted to make a video game that girls would be interested in playing. That cold be why there is food involved.
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Ronald Reagan
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First Woman on the Supreme Court
Sandra Day O'Connor becomes the first female U.S Supreme Court justice in history when she is sworn in by cheif. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/oconnor-takes-seat-on-supreme-court -
Jane Fonda
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Jane Fonda was a fitness guru. She became famous by her workout videos, distributed by VCR. Her video was the highest selling video at the time. She participated in ballet and aerobics. She was also a actress and won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress (1984). http://www.janefonda.com/tag/jane-fonda-workout/ -
Vietnam Veterans Memorial opens
This memorial honors members of the U.S. Armed Forces who fought in the Vietnam War, those who perished in Vietnam and South East Asia, and those missing in action. The memorial has the Three Soldiers statue, the Vietnam Women’s Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. This was one of the biggest anti- war movement.
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Micheal Jackson
This was the day that Micheal Jackson released his Album 'Thriller'. When the music video came out, it showed the advances in technology and makeup. Other songs in this album are: Beat It, P.Y.T., and Baby Be Mine. This album remains the best selling. http://history1900s.about.com/od/1980s/fl/Michael-Jackson-Releases-Thriller.htm -
Tamara McKinney
Tamara McKinney was the first American female skier to win the Alpine World Cup overall championship. Overall she won 18 Wrold Cup races and 45 podium finishes. http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3407900375.html -
First Woman in Space
Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly in space. https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/image_feature_2533.html -
Geraldine A. Ferraro
Geraldine A Ferraro became the first woman Vice President candidate running for a major political platform. http://www.biography.com/people/geraldine-a-ferraro-9293789 -
Joan Benoit
Joan Beniot won the first women's Olympic marathon with a gold medal. http://www.olympic.org/videos/joan-benoit-wins-the-first-women-s-marathon-gold -
Montreal Protocol
Once the hole in the Ozone layer was discovered, there was a treaty to help protect it. On this date, the Montreal Protocol was made. This was a treaty brought up by representatives from countries around the world. This protocol is an agreement to decrease the use of substances that that deplete Earth's protective ozone layer.
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Anabolic Steorid Control Act of 1990
In 1976 steroid testing was conducted for the first time in the Montreal Olympics. This then led into the Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 1990.Sports Illustrated addressed the use of steroids and possible adverse consequences in a series of articles. This act made it illegal to use steriods unless perscribed for thearaputic purposes http://sportsanddrugs.procon.org/sourcefiles/AnabolicSteroidsAct1990.pdf
