Australia in 1962
You were born in 1962 in Australia, during the post-war boom and the wave of immigration. The Seekers' pop dominated the airwaves.
💰 How much things cost in 1962
| Item | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 0.1 $/L | estimate |
| Cinema ticket | 0.7 $ | estimate |
| Coffee | 0.14 $ | estimate |
| Ice cream | 0.12 $ | estimate |
🎵 The music of 1962
The song of the year: Little Eva – The Loco-Motion (Australian pop/rock)
Other songs people listened to in 1962:
- Little Eva – The Loco-Motion
- Charlie Drake – My Boomerang Won't Come Back
- Elvis Presley – Good Luck Charm / Anything That's Part of You
- Elvis Presley – Can't Help Falling in Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby
- Roy Orbison – Working for the Man / Leah
- Ray Charles – I Can't Stop Loving You
- Bobby Vinton – Roses Are Red (My Love)
📰 What happened in 1962
Event of the year: The Seekers' pop and surf rock dominate the scene
Sport: VFL-Premier: Essendon
💻 Technology and everyday life
Tech news: Telstar 1 · Spacewar!
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