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You ever wonder what was happening in the world the year you were born? I did a quick Google search of my year and let me tell you it was pretty busy. January was the best month of course because that was the month I was born. Who else was born in January 1971 you ask, well we have Taye Diggs, Mary J. Blige, Regina King, Shawn Wayans, Quest Love and my favorite of course Anthony Hamilton.

Now in 1971 nothing really mattered to me because I was a little something and didn’t have a care in the world. As I’ve gotten older I realize there were some important things going on in the world during that time. Some of those things may have been discussed during History class but yeah I wasn’t listening then either.

Here are just a few things I learned were happening in 1971. Richard Nixon was the President of These United States. My first thoughts of a President was Ronald Regan, I was to young to know anything about Nixon. Professional boxer Sonny Liston was found dead in his Las Vegas home. The State of Ohio agrees to pay $675,000.00 to relatives of Kent State victims. (this is an entire topic in itself). Starbucks opened its first store March 1971 in Seattle, WA, Walt Disney opened October 1st in Florida and Marvin Gaye released his single “What’s going on” which was about police brutality. Amazing almost 52 years later and we are still asking the same question with no answers available.

Take a look at the cover picture and see how much things have changed. The price to purchase a home then versus now and look at how much a gallon of gas was. I’m pretty sure we will never get back to where we were as well as hoping we don’t go to much further. Our pockets can’t take it. 😒

Take a moment and see what was happening the year you were born. I’m pretty sure it would amaze you. As always, please like the post, leave a comment, and share with a friend.

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