Since we've had postings on 1987 and 1971, I thought I'd throw in 1969, the year I graduated high school and, I think, a pivotal year. There's a six-part ABC series airing on Hulu right now that focuses on the highlights (moon landing, Woodstock) and lowlights (Manson murders, Chappaquiddick). I got my very own first car, registered for the draft, and began my journey into manhood.