By the Numbers in 1986
World Population
—
UK Life Expectancy
57.7 years
US Life Expectancy
58.1 years
Gold Price (per oz)
$475.13
Dow Jones Index
2,038
US National Debt
—
Sovereign Nations
172
How Much Did Things Cost in 1986?
| Item | UK | US |
|---|---|---|
| Average house price | £36,000 | $80,200 |
| Average salary | £9,900 | $25,300 |
| Pint of milk | 24p | $0.62 |
| Loaf of bread | 45p | $0.56 |
| Gallon of petrol/gas | £1.65 | $0.93 |
| Pint of beer | 58p | $1.35 |
| Dozen eggs | 68p | $0.87 |
| Cinema ticket | £2.20 | $3.71 |
Technology and Inventions in 1986
The Chernobyl disaster raised questions about nuclear technology. Pixar was incorporated as a company. The first laptop with a modern clamshell design appeared. Microsoft went public, making Bill Gates a billionaire on paper.
- ● Pixar incorporated as independent company
- ● Microsoft held its IPO, making Bill Gates a billionaire
- ● IBM PC convertible — early laptop with clamshell design
- ● Mir space station launched by the Soviet Union
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