80 Iconic Moments from the 80s Forever In Our Minds

80 Iconic Moments from the 80s Forever In Our Minds

Trista - June 15, 2022

80 Iconic Moments from the 80s Forever In Our Minds
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20. They Rescued Baby Jessica Alive!

In October 1987, an 18-month-old girl, known to the world as Baby Jessica, fell down a hole in her aunt’s backyard and became trapped for three days, 22 feet underground. The incident changed the future of cable news, as millions of people remained glued to their televisions waiting for updates on the little girl. She was rescued after three days and made a full recovery.

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