Cal State Fullerton - Titan Yearbook (Fullerton, CA)

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DECEMBER 1 The investment firm of Kohlberg, Kravis Roberts Co. purchased RJR Nabisco with a record $24.5 billion bid. It is the largest ta- keover in history. RJR Nabisco produces such products as Oreo Cookies, and Hawaiian Punch. 6 Soviet leader Gorbachev visited New York and met with President Reagan and President-elect George Bush. Gorbachev announced a 500,000 troop reduction in Eastern Europe. Gorbachev hoped that his visit to the U.S. would help ease tensions in the world. 9 A massive 6.9 earthquake hit the southern Soviet republics of Ar- menia and Azerbaijan. Over 100,000 people were killed, and the earthquake left more than 400,000 homeless. Aid began streaming in from all parts of the world. 17 Representatives of the U.S. and the PLO met for the first time in Tuni- sia. Both sides hoped that the dia- logue would lead to a comprehen- sive peace settlement in the Mid- dle East. Israel blasted the talks and called the move a serious test of U.S. -Israel relations. 21 258 people died when a bomb ex- ploded in the baggage compart- ment of Pan Am Flight 103. The jumbo jet fell out of the sky onto the small Scottish town of Locker- bie. The flight was on its way to New York from London. 23 Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc., the fifth-largest firm on Wall Street, pleaded guilty to six felony counts of securities fraud and racketeer- ing. It was fined $650 million for the crimes. 30 Congress announced plans to close 86 military bases throughout the U.S. The bases are to be closed in order to save money and to con- solidate the nation ' s sprawling complex of military bases.

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NOVEMBER 1 President Reagan visited CSUF while stumping for George Bush. He rallied at the Titan Gym in front of nearly 4,000 supporters and a small contingent of Du- kakis supporters. It was Reagan ' s second visit to CSUF. Reagan first visited CSUF in 1970 where he was continuously heckled. The reception this time was definitely less hostile. 5 Robert Morris, Jr., a 23-year old Cornell University student, started a runaway computer virus that crippled a nation- wide network of government and research computers at hundreds of universities across the U.S. 8 George Herbert Walker Bush became our nation ' s 41st President, succeeding the im- mensely-popular Ronald Reagan. The Re- publican won 54% of the vote, winning the electoral votes of 39 states. Bush beat Democrat Michael Dukakis by winning all of the Rocky Mountain West, the majority of the Midwest, the entire South and Mid- Atlantic, and California. Upon his victory, Bush pledged unity with the Democrats. The Democrats strengthened their hold on both the Senate and the House of Repre- sentatives. 10 Waxahachie, Texas was picked as the $4.4 billion site for the nation ' s super-collider atom smasher. The collider, a 53-mile ring of 10,000 magnets, could whip proton beams together at 20 times the world ' s most powerful existing particle accelerator. 14 The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) endorsed a key United Nations reso- lution that recognized Israel ' s right to ex- ist. Yasser Arafat, the leader of the PLO declared that he is eager to open a dialogue with the newly-elected Busn administra- tion. 19 Another one of the nation ' s B-lB bombers crashed in South Dakota. Earlier this month, another B-lB bomber crashed in Texas. The $280 million jet is a new gen- eration bomber designed to carry nuclear weapons. 21 Canadians re-elected Prime Minister Brian Mulroney to another term. His re-election guaranteed the ratification of the sweeping U.S. -Canada Trade Agreement. In ten years, all tariffs will be eliminated between the world ' s greatest trading partners. 22 The Air Force revealed the new B-2 Stealth Bomber. The gray and black flying wing is designed to avoid enemy radar and deliver nuclear weapons. Each plane will cost $500 million. 24 Steve Sax signed a three-year, $4 million deal to play for the New York Yankees. The former Los Angeles Dodger was un- happy with the Dodgers after seven years as their second baseman. 26 The United States denied an entry visa to PLO chairman Yasser Arafat. Arafat was to speak at a special session of the United Nations regarding the debate on the Pales- tinian issue. The U.S. cited national securi- ty concerns in denying the visa. 26

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■ ' JANUARY 5 Two Navy F-14 fighters shot down two Libyan MIG-23 jets over the Meditteran- ean Sea. The Navy jets acted in self-de- fense after the Libyan jets threatened U.S. warplanes. Libyan leader Kadafi vowed to seek rev enge. 7 Japanese Emperor Hirohito died after a long struggle with intestinal cancer and kidney failure at the age of 87. He had served as Japan ' s Emperor for 62 years, including the years of World War II. 17 Violence flared in Miami, one week before Super Bowl XXIII was to open. Riots began after a policeman fatally shot a black mo- torcyclist in the predominately-black Overtown area. A three square mile area was cordoned off as stores were looted, cars were burned, and shots were fired. 18 Patrick Edward Purdy, a drifter, walked into the Cleveland Elementary School in Stockton, California, and began firing a semiautomatic. In three minutes, he killed five students, and injured thirty others. 20 Republican George Herbert Walker Bush was inaugurated as our nation ' s 41st Presi- dent. Bush described the nation as prosper- ous and at peace, but promised that a new breeze was blowing. He took the oath of off ice in front of 200,000 guests at the Ca- pitol. Bush, after being sworn in by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, pledged to make the U.S. a better nation. 22 The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Cin- cinnati Bengals 20-16 in Super Bowl XXIII in Miami. The Bengals were 34 seconds away from victory when Joe Montana threw a ten-yard touchdown pass to clinch the victory for the 49ers. This is the third Super Bowl title in the 1980 ' s for San Fran- cisco. 27 Temperatures plunged to nearly 100° below zero in some parts of Alaska. The two- week blizzard closed schools and roads, and cut several towns off from the world. 28 i I 61 15!