Hope you and Dahlia are doing OK.

5/69 Johnnie Ray: Singer/songwriter/pianist. Known for emotional vocals. Popular in early 50s, bridging big band & rock and roll.

4/69 Red China: People's Republic of China established in 1949 after the Communist Revolution, led by Mao Zedong.

3/69 Doris Day: Popular actress, singer, dancer. Symbol of wholesome American values in the 50s/60s. Starred in musicals & comedies.

2/69 Harry Truman: US President (1945-53). Oversaw WWII's end, atomic bombings, and Cold War's start. Implemented Marshall Plan & NATO.

19/69 Space Monkey: 1959: US launched monkeys Able & Baker into space. Important step in space race, paving way for human flight.

18/69 Ben-Hur: 1959 epic historical drama film. Won 11 Oscars. Considered one of the greatest films.

16/69 Suez Crisis: 1956: Conflict over Egypt's Suez Canal nationalization. Involved Israel, France, UK, and Cold War powers.