January 29, 1980
By the winter of 1980, Carter was in the White House and the federal minimum wage stood at $3.10/hr — the Iran hostage crisis was stretching into its fourth month, with President Carter warning Congress that the United States would use armed force to repel any Soviet advance toward the Persian Gulf. On television, "60 Minutes" remained the country's top-rated program, and at the movies, "Kramer vs. Kramer" was drawing large audiences and heading toward a Best Picture Oscar win. The Philadelphia Phillies had claimed the 1979 World Series title that fall, and that February, Lake Placid, New York hosted the Winter Olympics, where American athletes brought home 6 gold, 4 silver, and 2 bronze medals across the games.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — January 29, 1980
NY Times Headlines — Week of January 29, 1980
Study Says A Soviet Move In Iran Might Require U.S. Atom Arms; Study Says U.S. May Find Need For Nuclear Arms If Soviet Attacks Iran Growing Debate On Strategy Large Soviet Forces Noted Iran'S Defense Ability Doubted Outlook On Sea Defense Better 2 Weeks To Reopen Vital Strait Pumping Facilities Vulnerable 'Distinct Advantages' For Soviet Shortage Of Transport Planes Stress On Mountain Defense
Egypt And Israel Reach An Accord For Parts Of Palestinian Self-Rule; Carter'S Envoy Calls It The First Step Toward Breaking Deadlock In West Bank-Gaza Talks On Autonomy Accord On Some Powers Palestinian Talks Advance One Step Egypt Asked Broader Definitions
World Events — January 1980
Time Person of the Year — 1980
On the radio
Billboard Charts — January 29, 1980
Grammy Awards
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1979–80 Season
Emmy Winners — 1980
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — January 29, 1980
Ebert 4-Star Films — January 29, 1980
On the field
Sports Champions — January 29, 1980
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