Class of 1987
1987
Price of a Gallon of Gas: $ .90
Average In-State CA College Tuition: $1,295
Price of a Big Mac: $1.60
What was new in innovation, culture and education?
Food and Drug Administration approves anti-AIDS drug AZT and kitty litter is invented.
The "Baby M" case invalidated surrogacy contracts as against public policy, “Full House” debuts on ABC, Margaret Thatcher is elected in England. The year 1987 is shortened by 1 second to adjust to the Gregorian calendar.
The National Board of Professional Teaching Standards is formed and National Board Certification, based in these standards, is established as a means of "recognizing accomplished teaching."
PHS Hall of Fame recipient: Phil Plantier and Brian Maienschein.