Federal law requires mine owners to restore mined land to its approximate original contour. Controversy erupts in Louisville when Mayor William Stansbury is out of state when firefighters strike. Later, he is found to have lied about the location and nature of his trip. Egypt and Israel sign peace treaty. Sony introduces Walkman.
Soviet Union invades Afghanistan.
Nuclear accident at Three Mile Island forces mass evacuation. Jerry Falwell establishes Moral Majority. Margaret Thatcher rises to power in Britain. Skylab falls to Earth. ESPN makes debut.