Jamie Baessler the President, CEO, and Steward of Baessler Homes turns 40 today. The team members could not let this monumental day go without a few shenanigans.
What happened in 1977?
The New York City Blackout lasts for 25 hours and results in looting and disorder
The first all-in-one personal computer, the Commodore PET was released
The first Apple II computers went on sale
The Trans Alaskan Oil Pipeline opens
Jimmy Carter became president
Elvis Presley died
Bucharest Earthquake - kills more than 1,500
Cyclone in India kills 20,000 and leaves 2 million homeless
Super Bowl XI – Oakland Raiders won 32-14 over the Minnesota Vikings
The Soviet Union launches its Soyuz 24 space mission.
World Series – The New York Yankees defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers. This is the Series in which Reggie Jackson becomes known as "Mr. October."
Star Wars opens in cinemas and film goers line up for hours to see it
What things cost in 1977
Yearly Inflation Rate USA 6.5%
Year End Close Dow Jones Industrial Average 831
Interest Rates Year End Federal Reserve 7.75%
Average Income per year $15,000.00
Average Monthly Rent $240.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 65 cents
BMW 320i $7990.00
Barbie Road Trip with Motor Home, Dune Buggy and a Bicycle $72.95
Wrist Worn AM Radio $7.95
5 inch Portable TV $147.00
Turning forty isn’t about lamenting about the years gone by, nor about turning older and letting out a sigh. Forty is a beautiful age which you can use as a pedestal, to live life to the fullest and make it magical. Happy Birthday Jamie!
The Baessler team was a joy to work with. They were honest up front and best of all they provide actually affordable homes!! Greg was our sales rep and he was just amazing to work with. We used a preferred lender and the process was SO smooth. I would not hesitate to recommend Baessler to anyone looking to purchase a new home.
The Leggett Family | Fort Lupton, CO - The Flats at Lupton Village