Mom is celebrating 65 wonderful years today! And, she has been nominated for Teacher of the Year! Here are a few fun facts about 1944:
She shares a birthday with Alice Walker (author of Color Purple)
It was a leap year.
Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes the only U.S. president to be elected to a fourth term.
The CIA is Formed
Both kidney dialysis and sunscreen were invented.
Glenn Miller was reported missing
How Much things cost in 1944:
Average Cost of new house $3,450.00
Average wages per year $2,400.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 15 cents
Average Cost for house rent $50.00 per month
Loaf of Bread 10 cents
Old Spice Shaving Soap $1.00
We hope you have a great birthday and great year! In 2009, you become a grandmother too 🙂
all three of us 