Sunday Sentiments

 

Today marks 69 years since my parents were married. Ryan and I will be 102 and 103 respectively when we reach this milestone. Since there are a fair number of people at his work who have reached this age, I guess I can’t say it’s impossible, but I feel like it might be a stretch.

Sixty-nine years of marriage. That’s a long time! And what a very different time it was, too.

The year my parents married…

·         The Supreme Court ruled that race-based segregation in schools was unconstitutional.

·         The first successful kidney transplant took place!

·         The first issue of Sports Illustrated was published.

·         29 million U.S. households had a television.

·         Movie tickets cost seventy cents.

·         The phrase “under God” was added to the Pledge of Allegiance.

·         Royal Crown Cola became the first company to produce soft drinks in cans.

·         Milk cost 91 cents a gallon, and eggs were 53 cents a dozen.

·         These people were born: Al Roker, Christie Brinkley, Denzel Washington, Gayle King, Jerry Seinfeld, John Travolta, Oprah Winfrey, and Ryan’s Dad.

·         Ellis Island closed as a place of immigration.

·         The average cost of a new car was $1700.00.

·         Popular artists were Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Nat King Cole, Perry Como, Doris Day, and Frank Sinatra.

·         The top movie of the year was White Christmas.

·         The first Teflon pan was produced.

Well, they might not be able to have a 91-cent gallon of milk, but I hope they have a wonderful day. Happy anniversary, Mom and Dad!

 

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