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The Voting Rights Act is signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson. Soviet Cosmonaut Aleksei Leonov becomes the first person to perform a space walk. Martin Luther King, Jr. leads a peaceful civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery in Alabama. What was so great about the 1960’s? The 1960s were one of the most […]

Free love, flower power, hippies, psychedelic drugs, and political mayhem — these were the trends of a decade that saw upheaval of social mores and cultural behaviors. Hippies. Go-go Boots and Minidresses. Fallout Shelters. Surfing. Peace Symbol. The Twist. Tie-Dye. Lava Lamp. What were the fads of the 60’s? Our Ten Favorite Trends From The […]

Womenswear. Broadly categorized, there were three main trends in 1960s womenswear: 1) the lady-like elegance inherited from the previous decade seen on the likes of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, 2) the fun, youthful designs popularized by Swinging London, and 3) the Eastern-influenced hippie styles of the late 1960s. What was the major fashion in the […]

The ’70s were a fun time to grow up. It was a simpler life and easier in many ways. We spent more time together as a family and led less busy lives. I value my childhood years and sometimes wish I could go back to those easier times. What was life in the 1970s like? […]

Hatlessness actually started around 1909, and by 1929 fur felt hat sales had dropped 42%. Men chose to wear hats less often, buy fewer, and when on trend go completely without. After the war, hats seemed to symbolize conformity and old school values. Hats were unnecessary and only worn because social customs said so. Why […]

From toys to fashion, here are 20 things every kid whose future was so bright they had to wear shades made sure to own. Walkman. Members Only jackets. Air Jordans. Merlin. Garbage Pail Kids. Trapper Keeper. Rubik’s Cube. Fisher Price Cassette Player. What was 1980 famous for? Ronald Reagan Elected President. CNN Begins Broadcasting. Sandra […]

Trimmed with frills, feathers, flowers, and ribbons, wide-brimmed bonnets were a “must-have” fashion accessory for women in the 1830s. Wings, Breasts & Birds. One of the most debated accessories used in women’s fashions was the use of birds and bird feathers as a fashion ornament. Why did Victorians wear bonnets? The idea was that women […]

The nicknames I have heard are: the aughts, the teens, the twenties, the thirties, the forties, the fifties, the sixties, the seventies, the eighties, and the nineties. What are the nicknames for all the decades? Some decades also have nicknames, such as the Roaring Twenties (1920s), the Gangsta Rap Nineties (1990s) (US), the Naughty Nineties […]

70s Party Recipes That Will Have Guests Feeling Groovy Spin It Back a Few Decades. Three Cheese Fondue. Rumaki. Matt Armendariz. Party Meatballs. Polynesian Chicken Salad. Crepes Suzette. What food was popular in the 1970s? The 1970s was the decade of cool cereals, slimming snacks and show-off dinner parties. When Generation X were children, the […]

The 1970s began with a continuation of the hippie look from the 1960s, giving a distinct ethnic flavor. Popular early 1970s fashions for women included Tie dye shirts, Mexican ‘peasant’ blouses, folk-embroidered Hungarian blouses, ponchos, capes, and military surplus clothing. What were trends in the 1970s? Popular styles included bell bottom pants, frayed jeans, midi […]

It eventually became an iconic decade for fashion. In general, one of the most famous “looks” of the mid and late 1970’s, for both men and women, was that of wearing tight tops and loose bottoms. The 1970’s also gave birth to the indifferent, anti-conformist casual-chic approach to fashion. Is hippie style 60s or 70s? […]

Novelist Tom Wolfe coined the term ” ‘Me’ decade” in his essay “The ‘Me’ Decade and the Third Great Awakening”, published by New York Magazine in August 1976 referring to the 1970s. What was the 70’s era known for? The 1970s are famous for bell-bottoms and the rise of disco, but it was also an […]

The 1980s (pronounced “nineteen-eighties”, shortened to “the 80s” or “the Eighties”) was a decade that began on January 1, 1980, and ended on December 31, 1989. 1980s. Millennium: 2nd millennium Categories: Births Deaths By country By topic Establishments Disestablishments What was the 80s era known for? The 1980s were a time of great pop culture […]

Hairstyles in the 1980s included the mullet, tall mohawk hairstyles, jheri curls, flattops, and hi-top fades, which became popular styles. Amongst women, large hair-dos, puffed-up styles, permanent waves, and softer cuts typified the decade. What is an 80’s hair style? Popular hairstyles of the 1980s included permed curls, crimped styles, soft cuts, feathered waves (think […]

The 1970s were all about promoting peace and love. Be sure to include some peace-sign decorations to really nail this theme. What do you do at a 70’s theme party? Bring Your 70s Theme Party to Life With These Fun and Funky Ideas Disco Ball. Is it even a 70s theme party without a disco […]

20 Slang Terms Every 1970s Kid Will Remember Take a chill pill. Skinny. Catch you on the flip-side. Boogie down. Psych! Brick house. Stop dipping in my Kool-Aid. What a fry. What are some 70s phrases? List of 1970s Slang: Aww sooky sooky: Aww yeah, baby. Flower power: Choosing peace over war. Jeepers creepers: Oh […]

These shoes are associated with a very distinct type of person. Someone who wears Vans wants the people around them to know that they are not like everyone else. They have a little quirk to their character that shines through with their alternative music taste and love for obscure cinema. What do Vans shoes represent? […]

A high-top trainer works well with mini dresses as opposed to midi dresses while a chunky trainer looks great with a maxi dress. And if there’s a lot going on with your dress, then stick to a classic tennis shoe. What footwear looks good with a dress? Style Notes: When it comes to which shoes […]

Classic Chelsea boots in tan, brown and black should be your go-to option for a night at the pub. Not only do they look stylish, but they also keep your feet warm too – bonus! Brogues – A statement yet classic pair of leather brogues are the perfect pair of shoes to take an outfit […]

7 Topics to Talk About on a First Date Talk About Where You’re From. Discuss Your Favorite Movies, TV Shows, and Books. Open up About Your Hobbies. Have a Conversation About Travel. Discuss Your Favorite Music. Chat About Your Ambitions. Talk About Food. What should you not talk about on a first date? 7 Things […]