World History
This American politician was the youngest to be elected president and has over 1000 books written about his death.
John F. Kennedy
Born in Newark, New Jersey, this singer, actress and producer holds the Guinness world record for most awarded artist of all time.
Whitney Houston
Nicknamed "Big Blue," this technology corporation produced the first 2.6 MB removable hard drive in 1963.
IBM
Although she enjoys Netflix and BritBox now, the birthday girl would have had to save up this amount to visit the theatre in 1963.
$0.85
Produced in both live-action and cartoon, an inspector travels to Europe to catch a notorious jewel thief in this movie.
The Pink Panther
Developed by Robert A. Moon, this system was implemented by the United States Postal Service to assist with the post World War II labour shortage.
Zip Codes
Known for playing two roles in the series "Friends" and also voice acting in The Boss Baby, this actress' career is decorated with 16 primetime Emmy's.
Lisa Kudrow
Still manufactured today by Mathmos, this iconic light used for relaxing and fun was developed by British inventor Edward Craven-Walker in 1963.
Lava Lamp
To feed the average family for one week, or the Lowe's for 3 days, this breakfast staple cost $0.22 in 1963, but $3.00 today.
Loaf of Bread
An African Queen attempts to save her empire from the imperial ambitions of Rome in this love story film.
Cleopatra
Valentina Tereshkova, aboard Vostok 6, was the first woman sent into space by this dissolved nation.
USSR
Having won two Brit Awards for British Male Solo Artist, this singer, song-writer also rocked the world in a band with an onomatopoeia as its name.
George Michael
Although introduced to the market in 1963, this technology did not become dominant for music until the 1980s.
Casette Tapes
If this kitchen appliance breaks down, you'll be dishing out a couple thousand dollars today. In 1963, $500 would cover the damage.
Refrigerator
This action-thriller follows a dashing gentleman's adventure to retrieve a stolen Soviet encryption device.
From Russia with Love
Housing famous inmates Al Capone and Robert Stroud, this facility known as "The Rock" closed three days before the birthday girl was born due to high maintenance costs.
Alcatraz Prison
With a net worth of $1.6 billion, this sportsman once planned to become a weatherman if basketball did not work out.
Michael Jeffery Jordan
The first ever transplant of this organ was performed by Guy Alexandre in Leuven, Belgium from a heart-beating, brain-dead donor.
Kidney
Making "the world's best chocolate" for over 100 years from small beginnings in Pennsylvania, this company charged only $0.05 for their chocolate bar in 1963.
Hershey's
This action comedy features a group of motorists who race across the California state to find a stash of loot revealed by an ex-con's last words.
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
This English and Swahili speaking Nation home to Lupito Nyong'o gained independence in 1963.
Kenya
Born in Knoxville Tennessee with Italian, Irish and Cherokee ancestry, this movie director made a cameo on the American sitcom Golden Girls.
Quentin Tarantino
This 325 horsepower luxury car featured real wood trims and bucket seats and hit the market for the first time in 1963.
Buick Riviera
Want to send the birthday girl a card for her special day? Buying a stamp in the US will cost you $0.44 today, but only this amount in 1963.
$0.04
Starring Steve McQueen, this American war adventure adapted from the 1950 non-fiction book of the same name, follows prisoners of war set on breaking free.
The Great Escape