Add family and friends to see how old they were in 1971 and discover what was popular when they were growing up.
Most Popular Names
Top boys name: Michael, Top girls name: Jennifer
Mid-20th century U.S. naming trends with Mary, Linda, and Michael dominating
by Hunter S. Thompson
Classic or influential work of mid-20th century literature
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Intel 4004 released
Mid-century breakthroughs shaping modern life
by Stanley Kubrick
Mid-20th century influential or top-grossing film
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Republican Party
Moon landing, Watergate scandal, resigned in 1974
by Three Dog Night
Billboard Hot 100 year-end #1 hit
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Year-End Close
+6% from previous year
Stagflation & bear market era
Wobble toys with famous line 'Weebles wobble but they don’t fall down'
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