TCP/IP became the standard for Internet protocol. The musical play "Annie," based on the "Little Orphan Annie" comic strip, closed at Broadway's Alvin Theater after a run of 2,377 performances. 

Compact Disc recordings, introduced by Phillips and Sony in Europe in 1982, were introduced to the US.

Astronaut Sally K. Ride became America's first woman in space as she and four colleagues blasted off aboard the space shuttle Challenger.

The last episode of M*A*S*H was shown. A record 125 million made MASH the most watched TV show.

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25 Years Ipsilon Aurora Resin Pen
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25 Years Sterling Silver Chain
25 Years Leatherman All-In-One Tool
25 Years Man's Titanium Bracelet
25 Years Man's America Quartz Watch
25 Years Woman's America Quartz Watch