March 13 - In the US, Bryan Adams "Heat of the Night" becomes the first single to be commercially released on cassette. Cassette singles become known as cassingles[?].
April 23 - Carole King sues the owner of her record company, Lou Adler, claiming that she is owed more than $400,000 in royalties. King also asks for rights to her old recordings.
... Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 5,013 people, 1,455 households, and 1,223 families residing in the town. The population density is 1,433.7/km² ...