The Great Cheese Fiasco of 1987

It was a dark time in American history. The economy was in shambles, the Soviet Union was still a thing, and the price of cheddar was skyrocketing.

In a desperate bid to combat the impending dairy crisis, a group of brave individuals donned neon jumpsuits and set out to steal the world's most expensive wheel of cheese.

The heist, codenamed "Operation: Cheddar Dawn," was a daring feat that would be remembered for generations to come.

Learn more about the thrilling exploits of Operation: Cheddar DawnSee the aftermath of the Great Cheese Fiasco