October 31, 1982
That fall of 1982, gas ran $1.22 a gallon and Reagan was in the White House — the massacre of Palestinian civilians by Lebanese militias in Beirut was drawing international scrutiny and putting pressure on U.S. foreign policy. On the home front, John Cougar's "Jack & Diane" was sitting at number one on the charts while "Hill Street Blues" was picking up Emmy Awards and keeping Americans in front of their televisions on weeknights. The St. Louis Cardinals took the World Series over the Milwaukee Brewers in seven games, and on November 29, Michael Jackson released "Thriller," an album that would go on to become the best-selling record in history.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — October 31, 1982
NY Times Headlines — Week of October 31, 1982
P.L.O. Leader Says Israeli Forces Must Pull Out Before Guerrillas
An Israeli General Tells Of Massacre
President Says 'Big Spenders' Forced Ban On School Prayer
World Events — October 1982
Time Person of the Year — 1982
On the radio
Billboard Charts — October 31, 1982
Grammy Awards
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1982–83 Season
Emmy Winners — 1982
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — October 31, 1982
Ebert 4-Star Films — October 31, 1982
On the field
Sports Champions — October 31, 1982
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