Add family and friends to see how old they were in 1969 and discover what was popular when they were growing up.
Most Popular Names
Top boys name: Michael, Top girls name: Lisa
Mid-20th century U.S. naming trends with Mary, Linda, and Michael dominating
by Kurt Vonnegut
Classic or influential work of mid-20th century literature
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Precursor to the internet goes live
Mid-century breakthroughs shaping modern life
by John Schlesinger
Mid-20th century influential or top-grossing film
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Republican Party
Moon landing, Watergate scandal, resigned in 1974
by The Archies
Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit
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Year-End Close
-15% from previous year
Postwar boom & 1960s expansion
NASA tie-in toy during moon landing craze
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