The year was 1980–Movies included “Airplane!”, “9 to 5”, “Caddyshack” and “Urban Cowboy”…the U.S. Olympic hockey team upset the U.S.S.R. in the “miracle on ice”…Ronald Reagan won election as president…John Lennon was murdered in New York City…popular songs included “Lookin’ For Love” and “Hit Me With Your Best Shot”…and ABC’s “Nightline” with Ted Koppel premiered.
KXEL@80–1980
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Oct 4, 2022 | 8:10 AM
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