1949 Versus Today

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  1. 3. NASA declared the summer of 2023 to be the _______ on record since record-keeping began in the 1800s. Many scientists believe 2024 will beat this record.
  2. 5. This year KTA celebrates their 75th birthday. Additionally, American signer songwriter, Billy ____ celebrated his 75th birthday this year!
  3. 8. In 1949, Harvard raised its tuition to six ____ dollars a year!
  4. 11. The average price of eggs per dozen in PA is ____ dollars and 50 cents, as of 2023.
  5. 16. In 1949 the average price of ____ in America was 60 cents a dozen.
  6. 17. In 1949, the Los Angeles _____ sign became the Hollywood sign.
  7. 20. In the year 1949, the first 12 _____ graduated from the Harvard Medical School.
  8. 21. In 1949, ______ ______, an upscale home furnishing chain was founded in West Chelsea, Manhattan by Paul Secon and his brother Morris.
  9. 22. Who won the Super Bowl in 1949 against the LA Rams?
  10. 24. On June 8, 1949 - George _____'s seminal novel, 1984, was published.
  11. 25. ___ bricks from 1949 can still connect with ____ bricks from 2024. No wonder these toys stood the test of time!
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  1. 1. The most popular holiday gifts in 1949 included: Silly Putty and the famously sweet board game, ______ ____.
  2. 2. ______ for Harvard students for the 2024-25 school year costs $56,550 before fees and housing. $82,866 after fees and housing.
  3. 4. The world population in 1949 was about 2.4 billion. The world population today is above ______ billion.
  4. 6. ___ _____ in the year 1949 is equivalent to $12.73 in 2024.
  5. 7. Today, the average price of eggs per dozen in PA is ____ dollars and 50 cents.
  6. 9. This breakfast staple was on average 49 cents for a 1 pound package.
  7. 10. In 1949, the price of _____ averaged $40.50 per troy ounce. Today, the average price of _____ is $2,296.54 per troy ounce.
  8. 12. On June 27, 1949 world famous fashion designer, ______, was born in New York City.
  9. 13. On January 10, 1949 the popular family sitcom, The _______, debuted on CBS.
  10. 14. In March of 2023, the US record industry reported that for the first time since 1987, sales of vinyl records exceeded ____ sales.
  11. 15. In 1949, the New York _____ won their 12th World Series
  12. 18. On January 2, 1949, _____ (CBS) began broadcasting in Pittsburgh, PA.
  13. 19. In 1949, Los Angeles had its first recorded ______.
  14. 23. Who won the 2023 World Series?
  15. 24. In February of 2024 - legendary rock signer, ____ Osbourne, announced his retirement from touring at the age of 74.