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Ryan's New Chapter

In case you haven’t heard, Ryan has been promoted to Chief Warrant Officer and will soon be stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii! Tough gig, poor thing. Jackie, Kiedis and Dylan will be roughing it with him, in the sand and surf, putting up with all the sun and warm weather, etc. 

Before they start this new adventure, celebrate his new promotion and 40th birthday by filling out this “Birthday Card” digital form.

1981 Trivia

Top Music

  1. “Bette Davis Eyes” Kim Carnes
  2. “Endless Love” Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
  3. “Lady” Kenny Rogers
  4. “Starting Over” John Lennon
  5. “Jessie’s Girl” Rick Springfield
  6. “Celebration” Kool & the Gang
  7. “Kiss on My List” Hall & Oates
  8. “I Love a Rainy Night” Eddie Rabbitt
  9. “9 To 5” Dolly Parton
  10. “Keep on Loving You” REO Speedwagon

Top Movies 

  1. Raiders of the Lost Ark
  2. On Golden Pond
  3. Superman II
  4. Arthur
  5. Stripes
  6. The Cannonball Run
  7. Chariots of Fire
  8. For Your Eyes Only
  9. The Four Seasons
  10. Time Bandits

Top News

  • Ronald Reagan becomes the 40th President of the United States.
  • Sandra Day O’Connor is the first female appointed to serve on the US Supreme Court.
  • MLB players had a 50 day strike that ended on July 31. A total of 713 games were lost.
  • US and Iran sign agreement that releases 52 American Hostages after 14 months of captivity.
  • Walter Cronkite signs off for the last time after hosting the CBS Evening News for 19 years.
  • First Space Shuttle launch takes place from Kennedy Space Center.
  • First American test-tube baby is born in Norfolk, Virginia.
  • Time Man of the Year: Lech Walesa
  • Solar-powered aircraft, Solar Challenger, successfully completes 163 mile flight across the English Channel.