1966
In 1966, Dishwasher was only $119.95! Also in 1966, Star Trek first episode of the
science fiction television series Star Trek was popular. And, Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch
Stole Christmas" the animated television special adapted from the book is shown for first
time on CBS. March 26th Vietnam War international days of protest begins in 1966. In
1966, Pampers create the first disposable Diaper. Lastly, Color Television Sets become
popular in 1966.
In 1966, Dishwasher was only $119.95! Also in 1966, Star Trek first episode of the
science fiction television series Star Trek was popular. And, Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch
Stole Christmas" the animated television special adapted from the book is shown for first
time on CBS. March 26th Vietnam War international days of protest begins in 1966. In
1966, Pampers create the first disposable Diaper. Lastly, Color Television Sets become
popular in 1966.
1967
In 1967, a Movie Ticket was only $1.25! Also, popular singer in 1967 were, The Rolling
Stones, The Beatles, and Elvis Presley. The first Rolling Stone Magazine is published
in 1967. The Worlds First Heart Transplant operation in South Africa by Dr.
Christiaan N Barnard in 1967. In 1967, The first ATM ( Automatic Teller Machine ) is
put into service in Barclays Bank in London. Lastly, in 1967, Apollo 1 was
destroyed in a fire on the launch pad.
1968
In 1968, the Average Income per year was $7,850.00. Also, The first Big Mac goes on
sale in McDonalds costing 49 cents in 1968. And in 1968, Will Smith and Celine Dion,
famous celebrities, were born. Most importantly, Assassination of Martin Luther
King Jr. Leader of Negro Civil Rights Movement is killed by James Earl Ray which leads
to Violence and Race Riots in US Cities occurs in 1968. Lastly, in 1968 the US Explodes
experimental hydrogen Bomb.
1969
In 1969, a Toyota Corona was only $1,950.00! Also, in 1969, A free concert organized
by the Rolling Stones is held at Altamont Speedway in Livermore, Calif with problems
caused by the use of Hells Angels as Bouncers resulting in a number of deaths. Most
importantly, Richard Nixon becomes President of the United States in 1969.Also, The
second manned moon mission, Apollo 12, successfully launches and lands
on the moon in 1969. Lastly, in 1969, First transplant of human eye was done.
1970
In 1970, Dog Food 12 Cans was only $1.00! Also, a Back To College Typewriter was
only $28.88! A Cyclone in Bangladesh kills 500,000 in 1970. And, a Earthquake in
Peru kills 67,000. In 1970, the First Jumbo Jet goes into service. Lastly, Barbie Doll
toys were only $4.77!