Remember 1982........yeah ?  Let's see how good you memory is.

Cost of Living 1982

How Much things cost in 1982
Yearly Inflation Rate USA6.16 %
Year End Close Dow Jones Industrial Average 1046
Interest Rates Year End Federal Reserve 11.50%
Average Cost of new house $82,200.00
Average Income per year $21,050.00
Average Monthly Rent $320.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 91 cents
New Car Average price $7,983.00
US Postage Stamp 20 cents
Vic 20 $299.95
Satellite Receiver $245.95

Okay maybe those were a bit too hard to recall so we've put some questions together to test your memory.
(Special thanks to Bob Murken for putting this together)

 
1) What was the "first" #1 song on the Billboard charts to start 1982 ?
"Centerfold" by The J. Geils Band
"I love Rock n' Roll" by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
"Physical" by Olivia Newton John
"Mickey" by Toni Basil
2) What last words did Mr. O'connor tell his students while dismissing his class each day ?
"...and no nature walks in between classes"
"Keep off the grass".
"Don't put your homework where the dog can get it"
" Remember your #2 pencils".

3) Who were the 1982 Stanley Cup Champions ?
New York Islanders
New Jersey Devils
New York Rangers
Pittsburgh Penguins
4) During "Freshman Week" what was the name of the poem we were required to recite ?
The Freshman Pledge
The T-Bird Pledge
The Senior Creed
The Thunderbird Oath

5) What talk show debuted on February 1st, 1982 ?
Late Night with Johnny Carson
Tomorrow with Tom Snyder
The Mike Douglas Show
The David Letterman Show
6) Who spiked Mitch's coffee ?
Calleo
Tilt
Grabby
Klein