Relax, Laugh and Remember with Reminisce Magazine. Each issue is a "time capsule" of life from the 30's, 40's, 50's and 60's filled with reader-written stories, pictures from the past, embarrassing moments, ads from the Old Days and much more!
Boy Scouts of America got its start across the pond in England more than 100 years ago when noted British war hero and outdoorsman Robert S.S. Baden-Powell realized boys were using his wilderness survival guide, written for the military. He wrote a new guidebook to teach young boys about the outdoors—and started an organization that took off worldwide, especially after Chicago publisher William D. Boyce ran into a Scout while visiting London in 1909. The young British lad helped Boyce navigate his way through the thick fog, back to his hotel. When offered a reward, the boy refused, chalking it up to his scouting duty. Boyce was so impressed, he took the idea back to the States, where he knew an organization of that kind would thrive, and in 1910…
KIT HOMES Kit homes arrived by rail, ready for the homeowners to assemble with or without a contractor. Scattered around the country, these houses are steeped in nostalgia. Do you live in one? Tell us about your home’s legacy. Label your story “Kit Homes.” TOAST OF THE TOWN Not everyone is a born orator. Taking a speech class, joining Toastmasters or imagining the audience in bathing suits may give you a leg up. If you’ve done public speaking, tell us what helped you find your voice. Label your story “Toast of the Town.” HEROICS IN WARTIME Rationing, planting victory gardens and buying war bonds were a few of the ways Americans helped support the troops in World War II. Tell us about your patriotic wartime contributions. Label your story “Heroics…
Change became the norm that year. Communist Party leader Mao Zedong launched a cultural revolution in China. National health insurance was implemented in the U.S. for anyone 65 and older and for the disabled. Bob Dylan and the Beach Boys released revelatory albums. Mary Quant made miniskirts the height of fashion. American troops in Vietnam went from 184,300 at the start of the year to 425,300 by the end. And Betty Friedan founded the National Organization for Women to fight for women’s rights. JAN. 1 A 12-day transit strike begins, bringing New York City to a halt. JAN. 13 Robert C. Weaver becomes the first African-American cabinet secretary as head of Housing and Urban Development. FEB. 28 Dr. Zhivago wins Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture—Drama. MARCH 12 Chicago Blackhawk…
~ GRAMMY AWARDS ~ RECORD OF THE YEAR “Strangers in the Night” Frank Sinatra ALBUM OF THE YEAR A Man and His Music Frank Sinatra SONG OF THE YEAR “Michelle” John Lennon and Paul McCartney, songwriters ~ ACADEMY AWARDS ~ BEST PICTURE The Sound of Music BEST ACTOR Lee Marvin, Cat Ballou BEST ACTRESS Julie Christie, Darling ~ EMMY AWARDS ~ OUTSTANDING DRAMATIC SERIES The Fugitive, ABC COMEDY SERIES The Dick Van Dyke Show, CBS CHILDREN’S PROGRAM A Charlie Brown Christmas, CBS VARIETY SERIES The Andy Williams Show, NBC NEW TV PROGRAMS The Avengers, Batman, Dark Shadows, Family Affair, Mission Impossible, The Monkees, That Girl, Star Trek…
By the mid-1960s, Beatles’ concerts had deteriorated into screamfests where avid teenyboppers shrieked their lungs out. That was just one reason the superband ceased performing live, a decision reached (but not announced) on Aug. 29, 1966, at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park. By then the Fab Four’s 100-watt Vox amplifiers had become all but useless against the clamor. And on that night, the Beatles, once used to playing sold-out shows, faced 17,500 empty seats. New problems had arisen—first was the backlash against John Lennon’s March 4 proclamation: “We’re more popular than Jesus now.” Then, the irascible Lennon had taken to replacing Beatles lyrics with shouted obscenities at the concerts, aware that he wouldn’t be understood. He called their live act “a freak show.” Ringo Starr admitted, “Nobody was listening.” And even…
And the Academy Award for best picture goes to… The Sound of Music. Along with all the words to the movie’s title song, as well as “Do-Re-Mi,” how much do you remember about this heartwarming movie musical? 1 This duo wrote the music and lyrics for all the songs. 2 What appears behind Maria as she spins and sings “The Sound of Music”? 3 This actress learned to play the guitar for her role as Maria von Trapp. 4 He blew a whistle as the stern father, Capt. Georg von Trapp. 5 This child actress also starred on Lost in Space. 6 What was Maria’s original career aspiration? 7 Name the seven von Trapp movie children (in birth order if you’re a superfan!). 8 Maria uses what to make play…
