The Year I Was Born...

[mrwebb8825]

Just a shot at some lighthearted fun and interesting items. Lay out a few interesting facts from the year you were born and see how close others can be in pinpointing your year. (try w/o Googling)

The year I was born the U.S.S.R. existed but the E.U. didn't.

The year I was born the Korean War was over and nobody knew about Vietnam.

The year I was born Princess Diana wasn't alive yet.

The year I was born Germany was the only country divided East and West while others were divided North and South.

The year I was born America went from 48 states to 49.

 

Pretty broad spectrum of hints so see how close you can be to pinpointing the year w/o Google. 

 

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[OneMoreFarang]

I don't remember that time. I wasn't old enough at that time.

[CharlieH]

WIthout spoiling for others, I'll just say "Mercury Seven" ?

[RayWright]

From a cricketing perspective, England lost the Ashes to Richie Benaud's Australia 4-0. I think?

[Stocky]

I'm a year older than you.

[KhunLA]

Easy for a yank that paid attention in history, geography class.  Both (A+H) becoming states the same year.  

[Crossy]

I am younger than the "space age" and older than manned space flight.

[Guest Isaanlife]

1959

[mrwebb8825]

Ok, we've pinpointed me, so, what about others? Lot's of interesting things that were are no more. ????

[StreetCowboy]

Is this about the year I (the OP) was born, or the year one (speaking on behalf of all of us) was born? 
 

In any case, it was before my time, and I have to rely on historical records, same as anyone else.

 

Perhaps parental account may be helpful- I am told that within a year after I was born I learnt to walk on a boat. Possibly not the calendar year.

 

[KhunLA]

What was invented in the year 1954?

 

The first electric drip brew coffeemaker is patented in Germany and named the Wigomat after its inventor Gottlob Widmann.

 

Staley T. McBrayer invents the Vanguard web offset press for newspaper printing in Fort Worth, Texas.

 

The Angle grinder is invented by German company Ackermann + Schmitt (Flex-Elektrowerkzeuge).

Edited January 8, 2022 by KhunLA

[mrwebb8825]

13 hours ago, KhunLA said:

What was invented in the year 1954?

 

The first electric drip brew coffeemaker is patented in Germany and named the Wigomat after its inventor Gottlob Widmann.

 

Staley T. McBrayer invents the Vanguard web offset press for newspaper printing in Fort Worth, Texas.

 

The Angle grinder is invented by German company Ackermann + Schmitt (Flex-Elektrowerkzeuge).

So, and I'm just guessing here, 1954? ????

[mrwebb8825]

15 hours ago, StreetCowboy said:

Is this about the year I (the OP) was born, or the year one (speaking on behalf of all of us) was born? 
 

In any case, it was before my time, and I have to rely on historical records, same as anyone else.

 

Perhaps parental account may be helpful- I am told that within a year after I was born I learnt to walk on a boat. Possibly not the calendar year.

 

Yes. Basically it is for you to take the stage and start your puzzle with "The year I was born...".

 

Now, not having been an angel, your mom nor your dad, your fact is a bit vague. ????

[Fat is a type of crazy]

In their rolls they weren't satisfied. Son down in 2 minutes. 

Edited January 8, 2022 by Fat is a type of crazy

[sipi]

I'll not only find you the year, but the exact day.

The day "Warringah mall" was opened.

Good luck not looking that up on Google.

[Fat is a type of crazy]

21 hours ago, Fat is a type of crazy said:

In their rolls they weren't satisfied. Son down in 2 minutes. 

I got a confused face so too cryptic. Think music and sport. 

[mrwebb8825]

12 minutes ago, Fat is a type of crazy said:

I got a confused face so too cryptic. Think music and sport. 

As an American, British sports are out of my "league" ???? and the only music reference that leaps to mind is Gordon Lightfoot's 1974 release of "Sundown".

[Fat is a type of crazy]

3 minutes ago, mrwebb8825 said:

As an American, British sports are out of my "league" ???? and the only music reference that leaps to mind is Gordon Lightfoot's 1974 release of "Sundown".

The song was no. 1 in the States and the sport happened in the states. The spelling is a clue too.