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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.
June Elizabeth Houston Ongaro
Born Boston, 9 Jun 1966
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Living person. The family sees only the name, dates and photo; everything else stays private unless they choose to share it.
Facts and their sources
- Born9 Jun 1966, BostonTaken as verified1 source
A life in time
9 Jun 1966
Born in Boston
Family
See the treeDuring her lifetime
She has lived through 7 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Boston.
General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.
The 1960s · June is born in Boston
Who governed
- Lyndon B. Johnson(opens in a new tab)
President of the United States, 1963–1969 · United States
- Richard Nixon(opens in a new tab)
President of the United States, 1969–1974 · United States
Getting around
Interstate Highway System Construction
The Interstate Highway System, authorized in 1956, allowed travelers to bypass towns and reduced the time for long-distance driving significantly.
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
Delivery times varied by distance
A letter from New Jersey to North Carolina typically took three or four days, while sending one to California could take a week or more.
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Around the world · 1969People 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
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.