1960 The cold war continued to become colder as the two sides distrusted the other more and tried to influence other parts of the world. John Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson won the Presidency with one of the smallest margins in history ( 113,000 votes ) out of 68.3 million. The sexual revolution of the 60's had begun with the use of birth control pills and Hugh Hefner opening the first of his Playboy clubs in Chicago. The "Flintstones" is shown on television for the first time and movies this year include "The Magnificent Seven" and "Psycho" . Notable technical achievements include the invention of the Laser and a Heart Pacemaker. France tests its first atomic bomb and joins those countries with nuclear bomb technology. Notable names that appear in the limelight that year include "Cassius Clay" and "Sir Francis Chichester" . The US sends the first troops to Vietnam following the French withdrawal in 1954 in the fight against communist North Vietnam.

 

 

Cost Of Living 1960

 

How Much things cost in 1960
Yearly Inflation Rate USA 1.46%
Yearly Inflation Rate UK 1.1%
Average Cost of new house $12,700.00

Average Monthly Rent $98.00

Cost of a gallon of Gas 25 cents 23 inch Television $219.95

Average Cost of a new car $2,600.00 Piaggio / Vespa Scooter $319.95

Can of Beef Ravioli 30 cents Loaf of Bread 20 cents

Mens Electric Shaver$20.30 Polaroid Land Camera, looking back it seems quite expensive but this was the only way to see your photo nearly instantly Polaroid Camera $93.45 The latest in Danish contemporary furniture for the 60's home Danish Contemporary Living Room Furniture $350.00

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