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1985-1986 A Time Capsule According to Webster’s dictionary, a time capsule is a container holding historical records or objects representa¬ tive of current culture that is deposited for preservation until discovery by some future age. This time capsule, the 1986 Brand, is a little different. It is one that can be opened at one’s pleasure again and again. It is special because it all has to do with us - what we did, what we liked or maybe disliked, and in general, what was happening in the world around us. 1985 was a year that the world thought not only of themselves but of the welfare of others. Sixteen hours of nonstop rock at Live Aid helped raise $70.5 million to help save lives in Afri¬ ca. In U. S. A. (United Support of Artists) for Africa, artists donated their talents for the record “We Are the World.” Profits went for the famine re¬ lief in Africa. Americans showed their concern for their own people in 1985 as well. Some 50 country and rock performers put on a 15-hour show to benefit American farmers. Farm Aid raked in $10 million in addition to legislative support. Age old questions were answered in ’85. After 40 years, the search for one of the most wanted war criminals ended. From the bones exhumed from a cemetary near Sao Paulo, Brazil, scientists concluded that the bones were actually that of Josef Mengele. Mengele, a Nazi doctor responsible for sending 400,000 people to their deaths at Auschwitz, had been in hiding in Brazil until his death in 1979. The ocean-liner once dubbed “unsinkable” was found 12,000 feet be¬ low the surface of the North Atlantic. The Titanic sank 73 years ago and her position remained a mystery until re¬ cently. The sinking in 1912, reminded the world that we are all human and are not immune to outside elements. In 1986, we learned that lesson again. January 28, 1986, the space shuttle “Challenger” exploded in mid-air killing all seven astronauts aboard. Among the seven was Krista McAuliffe, who was to be the first teacher and civillian in space. The tragedy united the nation and brought us all a little closer. 1985 marked the anniversry of two wars for the United States. Ten years had passed since Vietnam and 40 years have gone by since World War II. The year was marked with commemorations and ceremonies. In the world of fads and fashions, rock stars had an incredible influence on fashion. Madonna gave us the lace look from her hit “Like A Virgin.” She helped make costume jewelry popular - especially rhinestones and crucifixes. After years of rocking and rolling, Bruce Springsteen was raised to a much de¬ served status of legendary proportion. The Boss represents the blue collar working class and what else do you think of when you hear the word blue but jeans? Bruce Springsteen might as well have his name on the pocket of Levi 501 jeans (around $30) since he is basically the one who popularized them. Some other popular items were Jams (Hawaiian print long shorts costing about $20 to $40), high top Reebok shoes ($49), and brightly colored plastic Swatch watches ($35). In with the miscellaneous is New Coke which was a flop (to say the least) and Coca-Cola Incorporated was forced to bring back the Coke we’ve all grown to know and love under the new name of Classic Coke. Halley’s Comet, a once in a lifetime experience, was viewed by millions. On a note closer to home 1986 was the beginning of Texas’ Sesquicentennial. It marks Texas’ 150th year of independence from Mexico. Many celebrations were planned to take place all over the state throughout the year. Joni Hawkins
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