Ronald Reagan is re-elected President, defeating Vice-President Walter Mondale.

The Olympic Games are held in Los Angeles.

Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album breaks all music industry records, with sales topping 37 million.

Space Shuttle Discovery, the third U.S. shuttle, marks its maiden voyage.

Sony manufacturers the first 3.5 inch computer disk.

Donald Duck turns 50 years old.

Photographer Ansel Adams passes at the age of 82.