mrwebb8825 Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 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. Next 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 I don't remember that time. I wasn't old enough at that time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted January 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2022 WIthout spoiling for others, I'll just say "Mercury Seven" ? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayWright Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 From a cricketing perspective, England lost the Ashes to Richie Benaud's Australia 4-0. I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocky Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I'm a year older than you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Easy for a yank that paid attention in history, geography class. Both (A+H) becoming states the same year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I am younger than the "space age" and older than manned space flight. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Isaanlife Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwebb8825 Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 Ok, we've pinpointed me, so, what about others? Lot's of interesting things that were are no more. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwebb8825 Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 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? ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwebb8825 Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 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. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat is a type of crazy Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) In their rolls they weren't satisfied. Son down in 2 minutes. Edited January 8, 2022 by Fat is a type of crazy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipi Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat is a type of crazy Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwebb8825 Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 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". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat is a type of crazy Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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