The year was 1966

It’s hard to imagine sometimes what life was like almost 50 years ago. No cell phones or internet, and color TV’s had JUST become popular! I did a quick google search to get a feel for life in 1966 and here’s what I found…

• Unemployment was 4.5%
• The median family income was $7,400. (I would love to know what the purchase price was in 1966 for our Safari.) UPDATE: Suggested Retail Price for a 1964 Safari (new) was $4,075.
• “The Sound of Music” won the Academy Award.
• The Vietnam War was on going with 250,000 troops in Vietnam.
• Ceasers Palace opened in Las Vegas.
• The Beatles had their last US performance at Candlestick Park.
• Star Trek – Episode 1 aired on NBC.
• Twister was all the rage.
• The #1 song was Simon and Garfunkle’s “The Sound of Silence”.
• “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” was aired for the first time on CBS.
• The space race continues to see who will be the first on the moon.
• Medicare begins.
• FDA declared the pill safe.
• Mini skirts were in fashion.
• The Valley of The Dolls was published.
• “Caution: Cigarette smoking may be hazardous to your health” was added to cigarette packs. (key word “may”!)
• John Lennon met Yoko Ono.
• Walt Disney died.
• The National Park Service turned 50 years old.

One thing is for sure…the music was sooooo groovey! (Davey Jones alert..twice!)

My girl Nancy deserves a solo!