Dr. Martin Luther King Day is created as a national holiday.
Paul Simon marries Carrie Fisher.
Wacky Wallwalker, a little rubber octopus like creature with sticky tentacles that walks down walls, is invented and sells millions.
Friendship pins, Jelly shoes, Ray-Ban Wayfarers and parachute pants are some of the many fashion statements of the year.
The very first Hooters restaurant opens in Atlanta, GA.
Ocean Spray introduces the very first "juice box" to America.