100 Things From 1960s America That Are FORGOTTEN Today

100 Things From 1960s America That Are Forgotten Today #1960s #1970s #1980s #backtoyesterday
The 1960s were one of the most unforgettable decades in American history—filled with bold music, classic cars, cultural revolutions, and everyday details that shaped a generation. But while we all remember Woodstock, JFK, and the moon landing, there are countless little things that time has erased. In this video, we’ll uncover 100 things from 1960s America that are forgotten today—from quirky household gadgets and odd fashion trends, to long-lost TV habits, everyday routines, and products that defined an era.
For those who grew up during this golden age, each of these items will spark nostalgia—reminders of simpler times when neighborhoods felt closer and families gathered around black-and-white TVs. And for younger generations, these forgotten details paint a vivid picture of how much life has changed in just a few decades.
Join us on a trip down memory lane as we rediscover the small but meaningful things that made the ’60s so unique. From foods that vanished from dinner tables to fads we can hardly believe ever existed, you’ll be amazed by what we uncover.
00:00 Intro
00:34 Average Salary and Family Life
02:25 Gas Station Attendant
04:45 Camera Flash Bulbs
06:55 Iconic Cars
10:54 Cartoons
13:18 Streetlights as Home Curfews
15:14 Banks Bribing Customers with Appliances
17:08 Home Slide Projectors
18:59 Stovetop Popcorn
20:57 Vacuum Tubes Behind the TV
22:44 Cigarette Vending Machines in Diners
24:33 Plastic Sofa Covers
26:14 Drive-in Movie Theaters
27:57 Returnable Soda Bottles
28:50 New Plastic Lunchboxes with a Characteristic Smell
#nostalgia #memories #americahistory #lifeinamerica #goldenage #1960s #1970s #1980s
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