1986: The Year of the Neon

A Year of Synth and Neon

1986 was the year that saw the rise of the synthesizer as a musical instrument, with the likes of Tangerine Dream and Kraftwerk pushing the boundaries of electronic music.

And it was also the year of neon, with neon-lit billboards and advertisements dominating the urban landscape.

But what's often overlooked in the annals of history is the year's real star: the Pontiac Fiero. A car so bad, it's good.

Want to know more about the Fiero? Click here for a deep dive into the Fiero's, ahem, unique design.

Other Notable Events of 1986

The 1986 Summer Olympics in Seoul - whereประก the world came together to watch athletes do... stuff.
MTV launched its 24-hour broadcast - because who needs sleep?
Cocaine became the drug of choice among the elite - because it's not like it's a problem or anything.

Random Facts about 1986

The average price of a gallon of gasoline in 1986 was $1.38
The average household income was $20,000
The top-grossing film of 1986 was "Platoon"

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