Canada in 1960
You were born in 1960 in Canada, a prosperous and peaceful country. Paul Anka was already a global star and rock 'n' roll dominated Canadian radio.
💰 How much things cost in 1960
| Item | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 0.09 CAD/L | estimate |
| Cinema ticket | 0.5 CAD | estimate |
| Coffee | 0.1 CAD | estimate |
| Ice cream | 0.1 CAD | estimate |
🎵 The music of 1960
The song of the year: Paul Anka – Puppy Love (pop)
The summer hit: Brian Hyland – Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
Other songs people listened to in 1960:
- Elvis Presley – It's Now or Never
- Chubby Checker – The Twist
- Bobby Darin – Beyond the Sea
- Roy Orbison – Only the Lonely
- Brenda Lee – I'm Sorry
- The Everly Brothers – Cathy's Clown
📰 What happened in 1960
Event of the year: Canada is a prosperous Cold War nation; Diefenbaker prime minister
Sport: Roger Bannister era: Canada emerges in international sport
💻 Technology and everyday life
Tech news: Experimental color TV comes to Canada; CBC expands the network
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