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Turn 50 in 2018

2018 will see these things turn 50

1 The Big Mac – the famous burger made its debut throughout the entirety of USA in 1968

2 Aerobics – Type of exercise invented by Dr Kenneth Cooper in 1968

3 2001: A Space Odyssey – The Stanley Kubrick directed film written by Kubrick and Arthur C Clarke was released in April 1968 (USA) and May 1968 (UK)

4 Lava Lamps – Invented in 1963 by British accountant Edward Craven-Walker. He was issued the Patent and sales started in 1968

5 Ziploc bags  – Originally developed and marketed by The Dow Chemical Company. These bags are idea for keeping food fresh

6 Calvin Klein – Klein founded a coat shop in New York with $10,000 in 1968

7 The Beatles White Album – The 9th studio album by the Beatles was released on 22nd November 1968 and is considered by some critics as one of the greatest albums of all time

8 Intel – Computer chip manufacter was founded on July 18th 1968

9 Will Smith – Twice Oscar nominated actor turns 50 this year

10 BEESTON PLAYERS – was founded in 1968 and we celebrate our 50th year. Come and see our 2018 production of Cat on the Fiddle which was our first ever production.