1960:
The Year It All Began
The Year It All Began
This U.S. presidential candidate gained an edge in the first-ever televised debate—thanks in part to a better tan and calm under pressure.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
This international bridge connects the twin cities of Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario and Michigan.
What is the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge?
In what year did The Beatles officially play their last live concert, held at Candlestick Park in San Francisco?
What is 1966?
What did Tracy lie about during the first 3 years of her and Jamie’s relationship?
Her age
Born in 1919, this Prime Minister was the first Canadian leader born in the 20th century.
Who is Pierre Trudeau?
In 1960, this central African country gained independence from Belgium, sparking both celebration and political turmoil.
What is the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Since the early 1900s, this heavy industry has been a major driver of Sault Ste. Marie’s economy.
Answer: What is steel production?
What was the name of the Rolling Stones’ final tour with Charlie Watts before his passing in 2021?
What is the No Filter Tour?
This Sudbury store was where James bought his first TV after moving for his job at the TV station.
What is Roy’s TV and Furniture?
This U.S. president became the first to resign from office, following the Watergate scandal in 1974.
Who is Richard Nixon?
The Etch A Sketch, a beloved toy with a red frame and white knobs, was first released by this Ohio-based company in 1960.
What is the Ohio Art Company?
Located just north of the city, this scenic canyon is known for its stunning fall colors and a popular train tour.
Answer: What is Agawa Canyon?
This farewell tour, which began in 2018 and ended in Sweden in 2023, spanned over 300 shows and marked the official retirement of this legendary British performer from touring.
Who is Elton John?
Auntie Marie used this reference tool to break the news about Santa to James and Albert.
What is a dictionary?
This Canadian Prime Minister holds the record for the longest continuous time in office.
Who is William Lyon Mackenzie King?
Developed in the U.S. in 1960, this life-saving device became the first successful wearable version of its kind for regulating heartbeats.
What is the pacemaker?
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario officially became a city in this year.
What is 1912?
This iconic frontman gave his final live performance with Queen at Knebworth Park in 1986.
Who is Freddie Mercury?
He was the one singing Bob Seger’s On the Road Again with James after a lively party on St. Joe’s Island.
Who is Stan Tercroce?
Canada officially adopted its now-iconic red and white maple leaf flag in this year.
What is 1965?
On April 18, 1960, this U.S. labor union, led by future president Ronald Reagan, concluded a strike against major movie studios, securing residual payments for television broadcasts of films.Vanity Fair+1What happened that day?
What is the Screen Actors Guild?
This majestic Canadian bird is known for flying straight into your windshield somewhere between Second Line and Great Northern Road.
What is a seagull?
Their final concert with all original members was held in 2007 at London’s O2 Arena—fans had to win a lottery just to get tickets.
Who is Led Zeppelin?
After Dad and his sister broke up with these two classmates, someone suggested he date Lorie—apparently forgetting they were siblings.
Who are Gary-Lyn and Danny Tynkaluk?
A symbol of the Cold War’s collapse, the Berlin Wall fell in this pivotal year.
What is 1989?