Things that have happened since the Lions won a game in Green Bay:

- Microsoft released MS-DOS 5.0
- the internet became available - for private commercial use
- the web browser was invented
- the airbag was invented
- average U.S. income reached $29,000
- KFC was called Kentucky Fried Chicken
- the Soviet Union existed
- Packers have reached the playoffs 17 times and won 2 Super Bowls
- Lions have not won a playoff game