1971 Factoids
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1971 Prices
Bread: $0.25/loaf Milk: $1.32/gal Eggs: $1.18/doz
New Car: $3,742 Gas: $0.36/gal House: $28,300
Stamp: $0.08/ea Avg Income: $11,583/yr
Minimun Wage: $1.60/hr
US President
Richard M. Nixon
US Vice President
Spiro T. Agnew
Top Songs for 1971
"Knock Three Times" by Dawn
"Maggie May" by Rod Stewart
"How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" by Bee Gees
"Go Away Little Girl" by Donny Osmond
"It's Too Late" by Carole King
"Joy to the World" by Three Dog Night
"Family Affair" by Sly & the Family Stone
"One Bad Apple" by Osmonds
"Brand New Key" by Melanie
"Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves" by Cher
Top Books in 1971
The Summer of the Swans by Betsy Cromer Byars
Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner
A Theory of Justice by John Rawls
Hot New Toys in 1971
Mastermind Split-Level Aggravation Stay Alive
Kicktail Skateboard
Academy Award Winners
Best Picture: The French Connection,
Best Actor: Gene Hackman
in The French Connection
Best Actress: Jane Fonda
in Klute
