Birthday Times
Tuesday, November 23, 1971
Walt Disney Opens in Flordia
Walt Disney World opened in October 1971 after 7 years of imaginative planning. This resort covers about 30 thousand acres that will allow plenty of room for growth. Walt's vision was to have resort hotels, restaurants and other Disney parks on this property. Walt Disney World has 52 million visitors daily.
GAS PRICES
In 1971 gas costs $0.36 per gallon. The gas stations were full service at that time. Full service meant that people would pump you gas and clean your windows. What happened to such great service!
Milk, Milk, Milk
To enjoy a bowl of cereal, you will have to 'fork' out $1.18 for a gallon of milk.
Lets Go To The Movies
The Fiddler on the Roof was the top movie in 1971. If we were to head out to a movie on a Friday night in 1971 we would only pay $1.50 to get a seat.
United Nations Security Council
On November 23,1971, the Peoples Republic of China takes a seat on the United Nations Security Council.
Comander & Chief
The president in 1971 was Republican Richard Nixon. The Vice President was Spiro Agnew.