The British pop-rock group, “The Beatles,” was a huge hit among pretty much everyone, especially kids and teens. Some fans were so crazed about the band they would even pass out while watching them perform.
Beatlemania took hold of millions of people around the world that the band couldn’t go anywhere without attracting hysteria. Not even Justin Bieber could reach these heights.
Lighting Up With Lava
While we did all see a mini-revival of lava lamps in the 90s, lava lamps had their big moment in the '60s, which is when they were invented. Folks were fascinated by the colorful goops glowing in the darkness. Can you blame them?
These things would decorate trendy bars, lounges, and clubs, with, of course, some psychedelic music in the background. Sounds like the ultimate night out for a young babyboomer.
Going Gaga About Go-go boots
In 1956 the legendary French designer Andre Courreges introduced the world to go-go boots. From the second they hit the shelves, they were the envy of every woman.
Along with mini skirts and bandanas, Go-go boots or Courrèges as they were also called, were one of the hottest fashion items on the market. Today, of course, they look a little silly.
Playing with a Howdy Doody Doll
The beloved puppet show "Puppet Playhouse TV show" made its debut on NBC in 1947 and became a household name for much of the 1950s, meaning that all the little boomer kids were glued to the NBC show whenever they had a chance.
The character Howdy Doody was a real favorite and eventually even got his own show. The popularity resulted in a world of merchandise. If you were a kid, you had to get your hands on the fool at some point.
Eating Swanson TV Dinners
While these do technically still exist, they are in no way the family fixture they were back in the day. The first Swanson-brand TV dinners were actually created because of a surplus of turkey. The meat, mash, and sweet potato combo was a hit for new working moms.
Families would gather around their state of the art chunky color TVs and dig into the instant meal. It was a staple of the working to middle-class American family.