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“ A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is not like-ly to have what it takes to make a living. To-day’s military rejects include tomorrow’s hard-core unemployed.” – John F. Kennedy
“ My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” – John F. Kennedy
EventsCuban Missile Crisis when USSR’s plans to deploy missiles in Cuba brings the world to the brink of world war, the U.S. blockades Cuba and the USSR agrees to dismantle Soviet Silos Begins On October 15th ends on November 20th A U.S. embargo ordered by President Kennedy goes into effect on all imports from Cuba including tobacco, seafood, fruits and vegetables
The fi rst U.S. rocket Ranger IV lands on the moon on April 26th
Marilyn Monroe is found dead on August 5th after apparently overdosing on sleeping pills
The fi rst Wal-Mart discount store is opened by Sam Walton in Bentonville, Arkansas
The United Nations General Assembly passes a resolution condemning South Africa’s racist apartheid policies and calls for all UN member states to cease military and economic relations with the nation Burundi
The fi rst Kmart department store opens in Garden City, Michigan
The Columbus Day Storm ( 12th October ) strikes Northern California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia
John H. Glenn, Jr., becomes fi rst American to orbit the earth during Friendship 7 orbit.
“ My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask
“ A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is not like-ly to have what it takes to make a living. To-day’s military rejects include tomorrow’s hard-core unemployed.” – John F. Kennedy
Technology Telstar relays the fi rst live trans-Atlantic television signal
U.S. Airforce investigates using lasers to intercept missiles
90% of U.S. households own a television set
The fi rst use of silicone breast implants by Houston plastic surgeons
1962 Cadillac
1962 Corvette
1962 Mustang Fastback
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“ I was so naive as a kid I used to sneak behind the barn and do nothing.” – Johnny Carson“ I was so naive as a kid I used to sneak behind the barn and do nothing.” – Johnny Carson
Cost Of Living
Average cost of new house $12,500.00 Average Income per year $5,556.00 Average monthly rent $110.00 per
month Tuition to Harvard University $1,520.00 All Wheel Drive Scout off road $2,150.00 Renault imported car $1,395.00 Average cost of a new car $3,125.00
Popular CultureBeatles turned down By Decca RecordsRelease of fi rst Beatles recording: the single “Love Me Do”Andy Warhol’s famous painting of a can of soupBeverly Hillbillies is on TVThe Dick Van Dyke show on TVJohnny Carson begins as presenter for The Tonight Show
Popular FilmsWest Side Story, Spartacus, El CidLawrence of Arabia, To Kill a Mockingbird,
Popular MusiciansThe BeatlesBob DylanChubby Checker
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