Class of 1978
1978
Price of a Gallon of Gas: $ .65
Average In-State CA College Tuition: $500
Price of a Big Mac:
What was new in innovation, culture and education?
Space Invaders Launches. First test tube baby is born.
The Garfield comic strip debuts. People's Temple religious cult was founded by Jim Jones and over 900 people die drinking the Kool aid. The “3 Popes” occurs. Grease and Saturday Night Fever were in theaters.
US Teachers strike extend summer holidays for thousands of students.