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Henry Ford was born in Michigan. Abraham Lincoln was president at the time. The Civil war was happening at the time. "www.Thehenryford.org"
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The Ford motor company started up in the Detroit Michigan area. .www,thehenryford.org
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The model-T was introduced in 1903. "www.classicponycars.com"
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In the 1960's the men wore suits and ties and the women wore dresses. "www.the peoples history.com
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President Kennedy was assisnated. Vice President Lyndon B Johnson took over office of President on the same day. www.JFK.com
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Two movies that were popluar this year were Dr. Strangelove and A Hard Days Night www.films101.com
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The Beatles had six songs out that all became big hits. "www.billboard64.com"
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The Ford Mustang was advertised during the last part of it's creation. On April 16, 1964, the day before it went for sale, Ford ran commercials at 9:30pm on all three major television networks, ABC, NBC, and CBS. The nextday, April 17, 1964, people "attacked" the Ford showrooms. Everyone wanted to be one of the first to own the Mustang. Ford sold over 22,000 Mustangs the first day. By the end of the year, Ford had sold 263,434. "www.classicponycars.com" "ww.classicponycars.com"
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The ford mustang was introduced in 1664. "www.classisponycars.com"
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The Boston Celtics defeated the San Francisco Warriors in the NBA Finals. "www.infoplease.com"
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Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life imprisonment in South Africa. "www.infoplease.com"
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The country had many race riots because of racial tensions this year. On July 18 there was a riot in Harlem, NY. This riot was because a police officer shot a black boy. www.baruch.cuny.edu/nycdata/disaster/riots-harlem-1964.html
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The country had many riots because of racial tensions this year. On July 18th there was a riot in Harlem, NY. This riot was because of a black boy that had been shot by a police officer. www.baunch.cuny.edu/nycdata/disaster/riots-harlem-1964.html
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Gilligans lsland came out in 1964 and was a hit comedy. "www.IMBS.com"
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The St Louis Cardinals defeated the NY Yankees in the World Series. "www.infoplease.com"
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China detonates its first atomic bomb. "www.infoplease.com"
