Flashback to 1961 - A Timeline of Life in America

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[batman]

I know some of you will think I’m weird, but sometimes, I wish I could travel back to the late 50s/early sixties just so I can watch black and white television. I know I can watch reruns now, but there’s something magical about watching a show air for the first time.

[alfonsosoriano]

I will never forget 1961. It was the year I was born. If you will flip it over, it will still read 1961.

[sagbrady]

Car 54 was my grandfather's favorite...he forever yelled "car 54 where are you" for no reason...mostly ticking everyone off..but now I smile remembering..

[theien]

I graduated from high school in 1961, when the USA was still a country with confidence in itself and loaded with opportunity for a young man who had ambitions.

[tonybells]

Born in 52, once again thank you for the memories !

[sej]

I was born in 1961. The 60's were happy childhood memories.

[Cryo]

I was 8 and it was a GREAT time to be a kid!!
Would sleep over at the neighbor's house and we would watch the late night monster movies while snarfing down his Dad's roasted/salted peanuts.
I was scared of nuclear war. Those duck and cover drills....ramped up the fear.

[Classicrocker]

I was born in December and live in Western Canada. I want to give a shout out to everyone else who came into the world in 1961. I hope that you are all healthy and taking care of yourselves and your families. We remain tough and resilient upon entering our golden years.

[marywilliamson]

I want to thank you so much-- I actually cry when I review your great programs especially 60's and 70's +++ so many memories..thank you so much for these. I appreciate your programs more than you know.😀

[andrea]

So wise the world was as simple and loving as then. Born in 1952. Peace and love to all. RIP to all who died in Vietnam.

[dilligaf]

I was 1 in 1961 and I am watching this well also watching my 4 year old grandson playing outside. I can only wish he had the same future freedoms that I had at his age. We now live in a sick world.

[cowboy]

My grandfather was 36 in 1961 my age now. It's amazing to see how different the world was.

[azmike]

I was 6 years old. We had just moved to La Habra, Ca. into a tri-level home near Lambert Ave and Imperial Hwy.
Nothing but Orange groves and vacant fields. Independent Dairies sold milk and eggs. No malls. Just Ma and Pa specialty stores. Hardware, toy stores, and a 7/11 convenience store on the corner where I got caught stealing a 5 cent Hershey Bar.

[oldredbarnman]

My parents had their own inauguration party in January 1961. 8 months and 28 days later, I was born (the youngest of 6). JFK will always be my favorite President.

[erin]

God bless those freedom riders, they are still at it. Talk about true patriots!

[williamhutcheson]

The year I graduated high school. Thanks for the memories.

[tenbroeck]

I grew up in the 70s, but this was all solidly in the "American Lexicon" then. Baseball fans would reference the 1961 homerun record, etc. I love American nostalgia.

[freedomforever]

I was lucky enough to own a 1961 Ford Thunderbird for about 20 years. It was the best car I've ever owned.

[FlyxPat]

This is my favorite music. It really tugs the nostalgia heartstrings.

[pamelamays]

They need to bring back top hats for presidential inaugurations.