’50s brothers: get ready for a blast from the past. Check out this shot; doesn’t this 1959 UNC Sigma Nu hangout look nifty? Here’s some 1959 trivia that’ll take you right back:
UNC Basketball: In 1959, the Tar Heels were coached by Frank McGuire, had a record of 18-6, and averaged around 62 points per game.
UNC Tuition: Students paid $75 in tuition and fees per semester as a full-time student. I’ll bet that stings for you 2010s grads…
Top Movies:
- Ben-Hur
- The Shaggy Dog
- Operation Petticoat
Top Songs:
- "The Battle of New Orleans" by Johnny Horton
- "Mack the Knife" by Bobby Darin
- "Personality" by Lloyd Price
Top TV Programs:
- Gunsmoke
- Wagon Train
- Have Gun Will Travel
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