Throwback to 1971

The year 1971 was a real trip, man. I mean, groovy tunes were jamming on the radio, like “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin and “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye. And dude, have you heard about that far out movie called “A Clockwork Orange” that came out that year? It was pretty intense, but it blew people’s minds. Oh, and let’s not forget about the kooky TV show “All in the Family” that had everyone talking. Yeah, 1971 was definitely a wild ride when it came to entertainment, for sure. Peace out.

1971

Interesting stats

Average cost of a new house

$ 23,400

Average cost of a new car

$ 3,900

Average annual income

$ 9,350

1971

Notable invention

Revolutionary Invention: IBM's Groundbreaking Floppy Disk

In 1971, IBM made a revolutionary advancement in data storage by developing and releasing the world’s first floppy disk. This cutting-edge invention provided a convenient and portable way to store and transfer data, revolutionizing the way information was managed. With its flexible magnetic storage medium enclosed in a protective plastic casing, the floppy disk could hold a significant amount of data for its time and was compatible with a wide range of computer systems. Its impact on the technology industry was immense, setting the stage for the development of increasingly advanced and compact storage solutions in the decades to come. IBM’s groundbreaking floppy disk laid the foundation for the modern data storage devices we rely on today.