1982 was a memorable year.
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States. Pac-Man was the most popular video game in the world. It was also the year the first compact discs (CDs) and compact disc players came out.
Products like Bud Light, Diet Coke, the Sony Watchman, and Nike Air Force One first appeared in 1982. Adobe, Airgas, Jackson Hewitt, Lotus Software, and Sun Microsystems were a few of the companies that started up in 1982.
Some of the movies people were watching in 1982 include E.T. – The Extraterrestrial, Tootsie, Gandhi, The Verdict, Bladerunner, Raiders of the Lost Ark, On Golden Pond, Chariots of Fire, and Sophie’s Choice.
The most watched television shows of 1982 included 60 Minutes, Dallas, M*A*S*H*, Dynasty, Three’s Company, Simon and Simon, Falcon Crest, the Love Boat, and the A-Team.
What were people listening to in 1982? Some of the top-selling albums included Thriller (Michael Jackson), Rio (Duran Duran), For Those About to Rock (AC/DC), 4 (Foreigner), Mirage (Fleetwood Mac), Free Frame (J. Geils Band), and 1999 (Prince).
The most popular songs of the year include Ebony and Ivory (Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder), Vacation (the Go-Go’s), I Ran (Flock of Seagulls), Always on My Mind (Willie Nelson), Eye of the Tiger (Survivor), I Love Rock and Roll (Joan Jett and the Blackhearts), and Rosanna (Toto).
Artists like Asia, Men at Work, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, and Billy Idol released their first albums in 1982.
In sports, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl XVI, the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Milwaukee Brewers to win the 1982 World Series, and the LA Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers to win the NBA Championship.
The Hotel (John Irving), The Color Purple (Alice Walker), Schindler’s List (Thomas Keneally), An Indecent Obsession (Colleen McCollough), The Running Man (Stephen King), and 2010: Odyssey Two (Arthur C. Clarke) were some of the favorite books of 1982.
1982 was also the year ASJ Industrial Hose and Fittings went into business.
ASJ Is One Of North America’s Largest Suppliers Of Hoses and Hose Fittings
In the forty-plus years since then, ASJ Industrial Hose and Fittings have become one of North America’s largest suppliers of industrial-quality hoses and hose fittings. We also offer a wide selection of valves, clamps, gauges, and other devices, all from leading manufacturers like Continental, Kanaflex, and Dixon brands. Our products are used across a wide spectrum of industries, including automotive, fire safety, chemical processing, and construction.
Our staff is here to help you find the right hose or hose fitting for your particular application. We maintain a large inventory at our 24,000-square-foot facility in Corona, CA, so most parts are available for immediate shipment and pickup.
You can reach ASJ through our website or call us at (951) 735-1351 to place an order or receive a quote. If you’re in the Riverside County area, you can visit us at 1033 E. 3rd St.. We’re just off the freeway near the Hwy 91/I 15 Interchange. We look forward to serving you!
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