Life In America 1980 – The average income has increased to $19,500/year. The US boycotts the Moscow Olympics. Mt. St. Helens erupts. John Lennon is gunned down in New York City. 30% of US auto sales are now imports, primarily from Japan. We’re listening to Queen’s, Another one Bites the Dust, and Willie Nelson’s, On [...]
Life In America 1963 – Average family income is $6,200 per year. The average car costs $3,233, and gas is $.30 per gallon. In November, President Kennedy was shot in Dallas. His funeral is the most highly viewed event of the year with 93% of the population watching. You’re listening to Surf City, by Jan [...]
Life In America 1962 – The average family income is $6,000 per year. The average car, $3,125, and gas is $.28 per gallon. The Beatles have just released Love Me Do, in England. John Kennedy is in the White House and dealing with the Cuban missile crisis which just might have your undivided attention because [...]
Life In America 1961 – John F. Kennedy is elected president. The average family income is $5,700 per year. Ben E. King’s, Stand By Me, and Chubby Checker’s Lets Twist Again, are among the year’s top singles. On TV you’re probably watching the Brit hit, the Avengers, and getting your sports info from the newly [...]
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