Fifty years ago, 1971 produced sights, sounds and events that left indelible imprints that
shaped society and culture even to this day. Join us on April 23, 2022 to rekindle the memories
that made HPHS Class of ’71 so unique.
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What were we singing in 1971?
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Imagine by John Lennon -
Family Affair by Sly & The Family Stone -
What’s Going On by Margin Gaye
What were we watching in 1971?
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Dirty Harry -
Fiddler on the Roof -
Clockwork Orange
What were the headlines in 1971?
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Apollo 14 Lunar Landing -
Operation Desert Rat -
Charles Manson Guilty
Who were the leaders in 1971?
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President Richard Nixon -
Governor Thomas Meskill -
Hartford Mayor George Athanson
Cost of Living in 1971?
Year End Close Dow Jones Industrial Average: 890
Average Cost of new house $25,250.00
Average Income per year $10,600.00
Average Monthly Rent $150.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 40 cents
Datsun 1200 Sports Coupe $1,866.00
United States postage Stamp 8 cents
Movie Ticket $1.50
Dodge Charger $3,579
Fresh Turkey Lb 43 cents
Jiffy Peanut Butter 59 cents
Side By Side Fridge $704.95