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Kojak advertises Bacardi Rum in the 1980s

The 70s 80s 90s Blog10 years ago6 years ago01 mins

An advert from 1983 – the late Telly Savalas advertising Bacardi Rum. Best known for his starring role as the tough New York detective, Kojak. That police series was big in the 70s.

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The look of new technology in 1983!

The 70s 80s 90s Blog10 years ago6 years ago03 mins

New technology in 1983 involved TVs with text services, washing machines with computer chips and a new generation of microwave ovens

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National Union of School Students membership card for 1978

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National Union of School Students membership card for 1978

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