The Soviets boycott the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Mary Lou Retton wins two gold, two silver and two bronze medals.
January 28, Michael Jackson's hair catches fire during the shooting of a Pepsi commercial.
Run DMC are the first rap group to have a certified gold album.
Bob Geldof, founder of "Band Aid", releases "Do They Know It's Christmas" with all proceeds going to relief effort in Ethiopia.
Vanessa Williams becomes first black Miss America. A title that is taken away after nude photos of her surface in Penthouse.