The Toyota Camry, first introduced in 1982, is one of the best-selling cars in the world and has been manufactured in several countries, including the United States.

The compact disc (CD) was co-invented by Philips and Sony in the 1980s and has since replaced vinyl records as the primary means of music storage.

Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931, which marked the beginning of its aggressive expansion in Asia prior to World War II.