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1968 Technology &
Gadgets
The Big Mac
Two all beef patties, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onion and special sauce served on a sesame seed bun
Lockheed produces the biggest plane in the world, the C-5A Galaxy for the USAF.
 America's first emergency 911 system went into service in Haleyville, Alabama. Because of technical switching and phone systems not in line to government systems 911 calls did not become universal until 1981.
London Bridge is bought by oil executive and real estate magnate Robert McCulloch, who re assembled it as a publicity stunt to put his new tourist attraction of Lake Havasu City, Arizona on the map. London bridge not to be confused with the Tower Bridge shown below.
America's second Nuclear-powered sub the USS Scorpion with 99 men aboard sank off the coast of the Azores in the East Atlantic. The nuclear sub USS Thresher sank off the coast of Maine in 1963
The Soviet Union Soyuz 4 and 5 completed the 1st docking of manned spacecraft.
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1968 Toys &
Gadgets
Ride-a-Roo ball in England is launched and with the help of the Ride a Roo song by Theresa Brewer both become a hit.
British toy Joe 90 kits hit big from the animated TV series of the same name. Now a favorite of collectors.,
Instant Insanity, the popular puzzle blocks that were the precursor to Rubik's Cube.
Paint wheels were really just paint brushes that applied paint by rolling wheels.
Hot Wheels are designed by California artist Rick Irons for Mattel giving Tyco's Matchbox competition.
Sindy is the top doll and wins Toy of the Year for 1968.
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