| | The "Live Aid" concert in Philadelphia and London is viewed by 1.6 billion on TV |
| | After 99 years, Coca-Cola markets "New Coke", three months later after consumer objection it reinstates Coca-Cola Classic. |
| | Wendy's Hamburgers fires Clara Peller, 84 (Where's the beef?) after her Prego spaghetti sauce ad (I finally found it) |
| | Salad bars and taking calcium to prevent osteoporosis are in. |
| | Photos of missing children are put on milk cartons for the first time. |
| | Wrestlemania is introduced |
| | Reports indicate the potential health hazards of food additives such as artificial sweeteners, dyes, sulfites, and caffeine. |
| | Rock Hudson acknowledges his battle with AIDS. |
| | Barbie dolls sold surpass in number the American population |
| | A Nielson survey reports that children will have spent more time in front of the TV than in a classroom when they graduate High School. |
| | Video cassette movie-rental income equals movie theater receipts |