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WAY BACK WHEN

When Eyecare Business launched in 1986, a gallon of gas cost 89 cents, “Top Gun” topped the box office, and millions were hailing sunwear, singing, “The future’s so bright/I gotta wear shades” (thanks for the love, Timbuk3).

Here, a look back at a mix of other events brewing in our birth year. It’s a sign of the times—we’ve come a long way, baby.

Cheers to EB’s 30 amazing years.

IN 1986…

ON TELEVISION:

The first episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” airs.



“The Cosby Show” is the top-rated TV program in the U.S.

FOR THE CAUSE:

More than 6 million people hold hands across the nation to participate in Hands Across America, a benefit event for hunger and homelessness.



The first national Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed.

IN THE NEWS:

The space shuttle Challenger explodes 73 seconds after liftoff, killing seven crew members.



The Chernobyl disaster, a catastrophic nuclear accident, occurs in the USSR.

LIFE & DEATH:

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are born.



Cary Grant passes away at 82 years old.

ON THE RADIO:

“That’s What Friends Are For” by Dionne and Friends (Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Elton John, and Stevie Wonder) tops the Billboard Hot 100.



“We Are the World,” written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, takes home Song of the Year at the 28th Annual Grammy Awards.