What is on the 3 of October?

1944 : Following German occupation of Poland very early in the war in 1939, Polish freedom fighters had been fighting the Germans in the streets of Warsaw since August hoping the allies would arrive in the country soon but on October 3rd they are forced to surrender when food supplies and arms and ammunition run out. After the fighting ended German troops razed the city to the ground, during the uprising it is estimated over 250,000 people were killed.

3 Oct, 1952 Great Britain Tea Rations

1952 : Tea rationing ends after 12 years in Great Britain a nation of tea drinkers. Sweets, Meat, Eggs, Butter and sugar are still on ration.

3 Oct, 1952 Great Britain Atomic Bomb

1952 : Great Britain tests its first atomic bomb at the Monte Bello Islands, off the northwest coast of Australia.

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3 Oct, 1955 The Mickey Mouse Club

1955 : "The Mickey Mouse Club" begins on ABC (American Broadcasting Company). The Mickey Mouse Club was created by Walt Disney and featured a regular but ever-changing cast of teenage performers in a variety show for kids, with a newsreel, a cartoon, and a serial, as well as music, talent and comedy, and the well remembered "Mouseketeer Roll Call" where the teenage performers would introduce themselves by name to the television audience.

3 Oct, 1961 U.S.A. Strike

1961 : The United Auto Workers (UAW) calls for a company wide strike against Ford Motor Company.

3 Oct, 1964 Germany Escape Tunnel Berlin

October 3rd, 1964 : Berliners dig a 470-foot tunnel between East and West Berlin (Tunnel 57) which allows 57 east Berliners to escape to the West.

3 Oct, 1964 U.S.A. Buffalo Wings

1964 : The first Buffalo Wings (deep fried chicken wings coated with vinegar based cayenne pepper hot sauce and margarine or butter) are made at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, hence the name.

3 Oct, 1968 Mexico Student Riots

October 3rd, 1968 : Army Tanks and soldiers were in the bloodiest battle yet with students in Mexico city just 10 days before the city hosts the Olympic Games on October 12th. It is estimated 25 were killed and 100 injured in just one night as the soldiers went door to door seeking out students in an attempt to bring calm to the city prior to the start of the games.

3 Oct, 1976 Mexico La Paz

1976 : Rescue teams have now arrived at La Paz, Mexico area and are digging through blankets of mud searching for survivors , but most of those found are dead and the total now exceeds 700 but the total is expected to exceed 1000, 70,000 of the 85,000 inhabitants are now homeless as most lived in shanty towns with thatched roofs.

3 Oct, 1981 Northern Ireland IRA Hunger Strike

1981 : The seven month Irish Republican hunger strike at the Maze prison that claimed 10 lives ended without the British Government granting Political Status to prisoners who are members of the IRA.

3 Oct, 1985 Space Atlantis

1985 : The space shuttle Atlantis was launched on its maiden voyage, carrying two military communications satellites in a mission dedicated to the US Department of Defense.

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What was a home like in the 1980's and how much did they cost

Homes in the 1980s

The 1980s was a different time. This was the decade during which "The American Dream" was born. People wanted the nice home with the picket white fence and landscaped yard.

Of course, the 1980s was not the only decade during which people lived in modern-equipped homes with manicured lawns. However, during this time in history the desire to "get rich" was very much valued, perhaps more so than in other times (at least in the U.S.A.).

Key Features of New and Nearly-New 1980s Homes

A large number of the new and nearly-new homes that were purchased in this decade included at least one fireplace, as well as a dining room, two-stall garage, landscaped yard, and turnaround driveway.

Some homes also were designed with a porch known as a "breezeway" (porches that are covered by roofing and designed with window or screens). These breezeways often were enclosed and an additional outside door would lead to the outside of the home-often to the front of the home but sometimes to the rear of the home.

People who owned breezeways often enjoyed relaxing on lawn or deck furniture, and some were even properly ventilated enough for barbecue cooking. Similarly, sun porches sometimes acted as breezeways.

The Rooms of a 1980s Home

In all there were typically two to three bedrooms in each home built during this decade. Furthermore, these homes often were designed with a family room, living room, dining room, and/or rec room.

Kitchens in the 1980s also were more often than not built with adequate cooking and storage space. This allowed people to enjoy gourmet restaurant food without needing to leave the house to experience it.

Additionally, many homes were built with at least one bathroom, but more often 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 bathrooms. A large number of these homes built also were constructed with a sun porch or laundry room.

Other homes, especially in the latter part of the decade came constructed with full basements. (Of course, some older homes for sale during the 1980s also had basements built in them as well.) Certain homes were just built with a crawl space for emergencies, however, which was located underneath the foundation of a home.

Many homes were also being built with dens or office rooms as well. Similarly, libraries and studies were built in larger estate homes.

Guest bedrooms were also often set up in a large number of houses during this time, in both estates as well as common homes.

Home Styles

It was not unlike home owners or real estate dealers to have old colonial-styles remodeled as well. This is one of the classic home styles that is even replicated in the construction of new homes, and was a style very much popular in the 1980s.

More contemporary home designs were made popular during this decade as well. For instance, ranch homes were quite common, and people often purchased small two-to four room vacation cottages on the lake.

Of course, simpler homes were also designed as well. Additionally, two-family homes were occasionally turned into a one-family home and vice-versa (one-family home turned into two apartments).

These types of homes may have been purchased mostly by people on a limited budget. Financing was offered to people who had a good credit and payment history (as in most generations of home building and development).

Once in awhile a greenhouse porch or a hall with skylights was also added as well. These were some of the features of homes that would allow green thumbs and outdoor enthusiasts to remain at a comfortable dry heat while not loosing the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors (although greenhouses were quite warm and were often used to grow non-native plants).

Appliances, Furnishings, and Decor

A large number of homes during the 1980s came equipped with standard appliances such as a refrigerator, stove, drapes and/or blinds. Kitchen cabinets as well as inside wood trim was often made of a treated hard wood such as oak. .

Carpeting was more popular during this decade. However, some people still preferred the classic area rug on hardwood floor look in the living room, dining room, or family room. .

Linoleum or ceramic tiling was used quite a bit in the kitchen. Additionally, contemporary vaulted or formal cathedral ceilings were quite popular. .

Sliding doors were often used on the rear of homes, which lead out to either a deck or small concrete patio. Sometimes these types of doors met the lawn just outside the home as well, but usually at least a small slab of concrete was installed-on which usually welcome mats or small lawn or deck furniture would be placed. .

Aluminum siding for the exterior of homes also became more popular. It replaced the old wood or brick siding that were used in earlier times. However, some people still preferred the classic wood siding look, so some homes-including ones with cedar wood siding-were still being sold during much of these decade. .

People also used many more luxuries and conveniences during this decade as well. For instance, tape players replaced the old record players and eight-track entertainment systems (music players). More people were installing cable television in their homes as well. .

Additionally, more homes were installed with central air cooling and/or heating systems. However, some of the used homes sold on the market during this decade still used isolated types of heating systems such as space heaters. .

Lands area

If a yard was not completely landscaped with shrubbery and/or flowers around the immediate area of a home, at least the lawn was mowed. Additionally, sometimes the home was placed in a wooded area or near a wooded area.

Other Completed Decades For Homes and Furniture

Homes and Furniture

1920's

1930's

1940's

1950's

1960's

1970's

1980's

1990's

• 1980 Syracuse New York
  Ranch 3 bedroom 1 and 1/2 bath 2 car garage , family room $40,500
• 1980 Syracuse New York
  Colonial Home 2 full baths 3 bedroom, solarium, huge kitchen all appliances $34,900
• 1980 Syracuse New York 1 bedroom Condo all appliances floor to floor carpet good view

  $22,500

• 1980 Syracuse New York Lakefront Property 3 bedrooms , fireplace , year round home

  $47,900

• 1981 Wellsboro Pennsylvania 4 bedroom private study Laundry room patio

  $47,500

• 1981 Wellsboro Pennsylvania 10 acres land Drilled well 1/2 clear 1/2 wooded

  $9,600

• 1981 Wellsboro Pennsylvania Log Cabin on 5 acres 3 bedroom 1 bath

  $19,900

• 1982 Annapolis   Maryland    3 bedroom Ranch

  $47,900

• 1982 Annapolis Maryland Townhouse 2 bedroom garden court

  $53,500

• 1982 Annapolis Maryland New Single Family Homes Just building new choose color and appliances if you order now

  from $64,900

• 1984 Chicago Illinois Split level 4 beds 2 baths

  $83,900

• 1984 Chicago Illinois Brick Tudor 3 bedroom all modern appliances double garage sundeck

  $119,000

• 1984 Chicago Illinois 1 bed condo Lake views

  $41,900

• 1984 Chicago Illinois Townhouse 2 bed 1 bath

  $47,000

• 1985 Elyria Ohio 2 bedroom condo overlooking lake

  $59,900

• 1985 Elyria Ohio 4 bedroom Cape Cod 4 years old 3 beds 2 car attached garage

  $53,900

• 1985 Elyria Ohio 2 acres Building Plot

  $17,000

• 1985 Elyria Ohio 10 acres plus 3 bed home Fully modernised all appliances large kitchen

  $71,000

• 1986 Pinedale Wyoming 2 acres Tack and Fly shed 4 bedrooms

  $94,000

• 1986 Pinedale Wyoming Starter Home 2 beds 1 bath

  $48,000

• 1986 Pinedale Wyoming 1 acre lot Cleared with well

  $9,000

• 1988 Syracuse New York New 3 bedroom homes

  From $86,590

• 1988 Syracuse New York Split Level 3 bedroom 2 car garage 1 1/2 baths

  $76,000

• 1988 Syracuse New York New Townhouses 3 bedrooms overlooking local forest

  from $130,000

• 1989 Placerville California Country Home 1 acre 4 bedrooms wrap round porch Bay Windows v

  $166,000

• 1989 Placerville California Mini Ranch Horse 3 acre fencing 3 bedrooms barn and other outbuildings

  $104,000

• 1989 Placerville California Executive Home 4 acres 5 bedrooms laundry room den lounge swimming pool 5 years old kitchen aid appliances air conditioned

  $335,000