1971

Facts about the year Chris was born.

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
Minimum 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,
    Directed By William Friedkin
Best Actor: Gene Hackman
    in The French Connection
Best Actress: Jane Fonda
    in Klute

Top News Headlines on October 17, 1971
Pitts Pirates beat Balt Orioles, 4 games to 3 in 68th World Series
Cleveland Metroparks' Rocky River Nature Center opens
Judy Rankin wins LPGA Quality-First Golf Classic