The Compact Disc Turns 40 Years Old in U.S.

The compact disc or CD is turning 40 years old in the U.S. this year. The first commercial CD was released in Japan in October of 1982, but they didn't make their way to the United States until March 1983. The CD served as an alternative to larger vinyl records and bulkier cassette tapes. When the first CD came out, it could hold up to 74 minutes of music, and it was only 4.5 inches in diameter. It would eventually overtake cassette sales by the late 1980s.

More In General News

Report Finds Distracted Driving Even More Dangerous

Report Finds Distracted Driving Even More Dangerous

New Research Finds One Drink Increases Blood Pressure

New Research Finds One Drink Increases Blood Pressure

U.S. Nurse, Child Abducted Near Port-Au-Prince, Haiti

U.S. Nurse, Child Abducted Near Port-Au-Prince, Haiti

3 Dead After Small Plane Crash in California

3 Dead After Small Plane Crash in California

Heat Wave Sets Records in Southern U.S.

Heat Wave Sets Records in Southern U.S.

Trader Joe's Recalls a Soup Over Bugs, Falafel Over Rocks

Containers of Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup dated July 18 to Sept. 15, may have insects, and Fully Cooked Falafel in 35 states and Washington, D.C., may contain rocks.

Some Renters May Get Relief From Biggest Apartment Construction Boom in Decades, but Not All

The boom in new apartments is concentrated: in relatively few cities and in luxury units.

Judge Blocks Arkansas Law Allowing Librarians to Be Criminally Charged Over ‘Harmful’ Materials

U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks issued a preliminary injunction against the law on Saturday. The law was set to take effect Aug. 1.

Phoenix Looks to Cooling Monsoon Rains After a Month Over 110 F

Lower temperatures are also forecast for Las Vegas, Albuquerque and Death Valley.

Extreme Heat, Storms Threatening Majority of U.S.

Millions of people around the country are under the threat of severe heat and storms.

Load More