Date unknown 1983–85 famine in Ethiopia intensifies with renewed drought by mid-year, killing a million people by the end of this year. Crack cocaine, a smokeable form of the drug, is first introduced into Los Angeles and soon spreads across the United States in what becomes known as the crack epidemic. The Chrysler Corporation introduces the first vehicles to be officially labeled as "minivans". They are branded as the Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, and Plymouth Voyager.
Date unknown 1983–85 famine in Ethiopia intensifies with renewed drought by mid-year killing a million people by the end of this year Crack cocaine a smokeable form of the drug is first introduced into Los Angeles and soon spreads across the United States in what becomes known as the crack epidemic The Chrysler Corporation introduces the first vehicles to be officially labeled as "minivans" They are branded as the Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager