1963

1960's Flashback

1963

  • Mona Lisa visits the National Gallery of Art and is appraised at $100M.
    Mona Lisa in USA
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  • The megahit single, Please, Please Me, will be the title track of a full-length album.
    Beatles record 1st LP
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  • The California Medical Association says cigarettes are hazardous to health.
    Smoking is bad
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  • It costs 4 cents to mail a letter: The Dag Hammarskjold stamp.
    Price of Postage
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  • The Vecta\'s viewfinder is vertical: perfect for photographing friends and family.
    New Kodak Brownie
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  • Elizabeth Taylor earns $1M for her role in a single film, Cleopatra.
    Million Dollar Actress
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  • A new sandwich of the sea is added to the McDonalds menu.
    Filet o' Fish
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  • Eggs cost 32 cents a dozen.
    Price of eggs
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  • Designer Harvey Ball gives you a joyful new icon.
    Smiley Face
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  • Aboard the B & O Capitol Limited the sights are all around you.
    Dome Car on Train
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  • President Kennedy proclaims the 4th Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day.
    Gobble Gobble
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  • The Red Cross wins. In honor of its 100 year anniversary.
    Nobel Peace Prize
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