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January 2, 1960

Today In History

The Nations First Planned Retirement Community | Sun City Arizona

In the late 1950’s the Del E. Webb Development Company acquired 20,000 acres of land that was part of a ghost town once known as Marinette just west of Phoenix. This was to become the first active adult retirement community in the United States soon to be named Sun City. The formula was to first build a shopping center, a golf course, and a recreation center. Small neighborhoods would be built close to the amenities. A massive nationwide advertising blitz was developed prior to the Grand Opening, but there was still doubt in the company that this concept would be successful. On opening day, thousands of cars were lined up early in the morning along Grand Avenue to view this new creation. Over 100,000 visitors toured the model homes during the first three days and 237 homes were sold. Sun City was an immediate and overwhelming success and was billed as Arizona’s ‘fastest growing city.’

Remember When

The Year is 1950 | AVERAGE PAY GAINS $ 116. FROM PREVIOUS YEAR
The Year 1950 AVERAGE PAY GAINS $ 116. FROM PREVIOUS YEAR Americans now average an income of $ 1,436. for every man, women, and child in 1950, the department of commerce reported today. This figure represents an increase of $ 116. from last year, attributed to the income of the very rich in America today. Due to an average tax burden of $ 360. the net gain shows a slight gain. The district of Columbia had the highest total at $ 1,986. and Mississippi had the lowest total at $ 698.
1950s Sports Greats
Jackie Robinson was a brilliant base runner
Song of the Day
Pink Floyd | Money
Remembering Henny Youngman | King of the One-Liners
Henry "Henny" Youngman born March 16, 1906 – February 24 1998 was an American comedian and violinist famous for his mastery of the "one-liner". His best known one-liner was "Take my wife ... please"
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CARMEL, CALIFORNIA - The Carmel Mission

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Who won "Athlete of the Decade" honors for the 1960s?

  • Cassius Clay
  • Arnold Palmer
  • Bob Beamon
  • Gorde Howe
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Don Newcombe of the Brooklyn Dodgers

The State of Florida is bigger than England. 

The average American will eat about 11.9 pounds of cereal per year. 

CLASSIC SCENES FROM THE GODFATHER MOVIE SERIES

TV Show of the Day
THE YOGI BEAR SHOW - 1961
Robert Mitchum accepts Cecil B. DeMille Award | Golden Globes 1992
Little League World Series History: The Greatest Moments
Interview of the Day
A Conversation with Carole King at the JFK Presidential Library and Museum in Boston
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I played for the Patriots, what school did I play for when I won the Heisman ?

Stanford University

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Hyannis Port, Cape Cod

The Hamptons, Long Island

Outer Banks, North Carolina

Venice Beach, California

Martha's Vineyard, Mass.

Hyannis Port, Cape Cod

The Hamptons, Long Island

Outer Banks, North Carolina

Venice Beach, California

Power and Strength

Willie McCovey

Rocky Marciano

Wilt

Don Drysdale

Warren Killebrew

Willie McCovey

Rocky Marciano

Wilt

Don Drysdale

Warren Killebrew

Collectible Editions

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