1949 vs. Today

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