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June Elizabeth Houston Ongaro

Born Boston, 9 Jun 1966

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Facts and their sources

A life in time

  1. 9 Jun 1966

    Born in Boston

During her lifetime

She has lived through 7 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Boston.

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The 1960s · June is born in Boston

Who governed

Getting around

Jet Travel Becomes Commonplace

Commercial jet travel, introduced in 1958, increased speeds to 570 miles per hour and reduced coast-to-coast flight times to under six hours.

What it cost

1960 wages and shoe prices

In 1960, a factory worker earned $90 per week, while a pair of Hush Puppies men's shoes cost $9.95.

News and letters

Mule train mail delivery

In the remote community of Supai, Arizona, mail was delivered via a mule train that traversed an eight-mile trail through the Grand Canyon.

People walk on the Moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon, watched live on television by some 600 million people.Around the world · 1969

People walk on the Moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon, watched live on television by some 600 million people.

Neil A. Armstrong · public domain

In the news1964

Civil Rights Act Passed

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed to outlaw discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Daily life

Mass-produced suburban housing developments

Post-war developers built mass-produced suburban houses, such as those in Levittown, which were assembled quickly from prefabricated parts. These homes were priced to be affordable for the majority of American families.

Work

Cost of a Haircut in 1960

In 1960, a standard haircut typically cost $1 in most U.S. cities, though prices could reach $2 or more depending on the location and complexity of the style.