| MCCU History: What Else Happened in 1963? |
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series
Kodak introduced the Instamatic Camera
Billboard #1 songs included:
Walk Like a Man – The Four Seasons
It’s My Party – Lesley Gore
Surf City – Jan & Dean
Most popular TV shows included:
Beverly Hillbillies
Bonanza
Petticoat Junction
Best Movie Oscar: Lawrence of Arabia
Best-selling car: Chevrolet Impala
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
What Did Things Cost in 1963
Average annual income: $5,807
Gas per gallon: $0.29
Average cost of new home: $12,650
Average cost of new car: $3,233
Loaf of bread: $0.22
Bedroom air conditioner: $149.95
Gallon of Milk: $1.04
Stamp: $.04
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