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Good Vibrations: A Musical Milestone
On this date in 1966, Brian Wilson began recording what would come to be the Beach Boys single “Good Vibrations.” Here are some things you may not have known about the song. “Good Vibrations” was recorded while the Beach Boys were working on their album “Pet Sounds.” At some point, the song was intended to…
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Traffic Safety: An American Success Story
On this date in 1966, the U.S. National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act was signed into law. Here are some things you may not have known about traffic safety. Between 1925 and 1965, the annual number of motor vehicle deaths more than doubled. There were some obvious reasons for this increase: The nation’s population…