Johnny Mathis' Greatest Hits
It's probably the first tune that comes to mind when you think of Johnny Mathis. The two-word title begins with "Chances" and ends with this word.
Are.
The tune is "Chances Are."
When it's hot in San Francisco, you might want to sit on this place with Otis Redding to catch a breeze.
The dock of the bay.
The tune is "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay."
On New Year's Day 1959, this Cuban regime collapsed.
The (Fulgencio) Batiste regime.
Batiste fled to the Dominican Republic with $300 million acquired through corruption.
In the early 1960s, banks didn't have to issue women a credit card or bank account without one of these - regardless of their credit.
A co-signer.
That changed with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974.
Round spaghetti.
In 2014, the Campbell's Soup Company discontinued SpaghettiOs and replaced them with Spaghetti Squares. SpaghettiOs fans can rejoice, however - the beloved product is back on the market.
This is the granddaddy of 1980s trivia board games.
Trivial Pursuit.
If you still have the board game, you can purchase additional card sets, including a Baby Boomer edition.
This tune is about when this person "Gets Blue."
The tune is "When Sunny Gets Blue."
Jennifer O'Neill starred in a 1971 hit movie set in this year.
1942.
Summer of 1942 was set on Nantucket Island during World War II.
On January 3, 1959, this state was admitted to the Union.
Alaska.
President Dwight Eisenhower signed the proclamation. Did you know Alaska is roughly twice the size of Texas? Hawaii was admitted later that same year.
In some states, women couldn't serve on these.
Juries.
In Utah, women could serve on juries as early as 1879, but it wasn't until 1973 that women were allowed to serve on juries in all 50 states.
PB&J
Peanut Butter and Jelly.
Like all childhood favorites, your basic PB&J has received some upgrades over the years. PB&J waffles, anyone?
E.T., phone home.
This one-word title describes a very light rain, or eyes that are about to cry.
"Misty."
An unlikely friendship developed between characters played by Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey in this 1988 summer film.
Beaches.
The movie follows two best friends, played by Midler and Hershey, through the twists and turns of their lives.
On February 3, 1959, this performer died in a plane crash along with Richie Valens and J.P. Richardson, aka the Big Bopper.
Buddy Holly.
The event has become known as "The Day the Music Died."
Although it was approved for other uses, this was not allowed as a form of birth control until 1965.
The pill. In 1965, it became legal for married women to use the pill as birth control. However, it was not legal for all women, regardless of marital status, until 1972.
This spun sugar delight is still found at state and county fairs.
Cotton Candy.
When sugar was rare, cotton candy was served at aristocratic European dinner tables.
This is Nancy Reagan's signature line about drugs.
"Just say no."
The drug war rages on, only the drugs have changed.
Johnny Mathis recorded a tune entitled "The Twelfth of" this.
Never.
The tune is "The Twelfth of Never."
This band recorded "Summer in the City" in 1966.
The Lovin' Spoonful.
The tune starts:
"Hot town, summer in the city
Back of neck getting dirty and gritty."
In 1959, the film Anatomy of ______, starring James Stewart, Lee Remick, and Ben Gazzara, was released.
Murder.
Anatomy of a Murder has a cast with many familiar names: Eve Arden, George C. Scott, Orson Bean, and others.
Cornell was one of this type of university that didn't allow women to attend until the mid-sixties.
Ivy League.
Women weren't admitted to Harvard until 1977.
Pasta and dairy.
Mac and cheese.
These days, mac and cheese has gone upscale. Instead of orange glop, it's often served to adults in a rich, creamy sauce with additions such as lobster or crab.
These colorful Swiss watches were to affordable that people collected them to accessorize their outfits.
Swatches.
"A Time for Us" is the theme song from this movie.
Romeo and Juliet.
Glen Weston provided the vocals for the movie.
"I'll be alone each and every night
While you're away, don't forget to write."
"See You in September."
The 1959 introduction of this small item has fueled the massive growth of the tech industry - from satellites to smartphones.
Microchip.
Many modern conveniences we take for granted today are possible because of the microchip.
Women could be discriminated against in the workplace or this natural, human condition.
Pregnancy.
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 made it illegal for employers to dismiss women who become pregnant.
Chicken appendages that are often dipped in sauce.
Chicken fingers.
Chicken fingers are also called chicken tenders.
Benefit concerts were all the rage, including one that spawned the single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" to aid famine victims in this country.
Ethiopia.
You might remember the tune "____ Becomes You."
Moonlight.
The tune is "Moonlight Becomes You."
This band recorded the 1972 hit tune "Summer Breeze."
Seals & Crofts.
Other tunes include "We May Never Pass This Way Again," "Diamond Girl," and "Castles in the Sand."
He won the 23rd Masters Tournament and was named Player of the Year.
Art Wall Jr.
Jack Nicklaus made his debut at the Masters that year.
Until 1972, women were barred from running in this marathon.
The Boston Marathon.
During the summer, this non-dairy frozen dessert used to be delivered by trucks driving through neighborhoods.
Popsicle.
Do you remember how the driver would play music while everyone ran to the truck?
This early personal computer was released in the 1980s, had 64 kilobytes of RAM, and is still one of the best sellers of all time.