Relating to my previous post on the Italian national team's very poor performance I thought I go on the good old google and collect some pictures how the world looked like the last time Italy did not participate on the World Cup.

1958

The European Economic Area has been created this year.

The first successful American satellite, Explorer 1, was launched into orbit.

Pizza Hut was founded.

Ellen DeGeneres, Michelle Pfeiffer, Alec Baldwin, Prince, Madonna was born.

Cost of Living 1958

Average Cost of new house $12,750.00
Average Monthly Rent $92.00
Average Yearly Wages $4.600.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 25 cents

UK (in Pounds Sterling )
Average House Price 2,390

LIFE in 1958

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YEAH I KNOW; THAT LONG AGO

Thank you as always,
Alex

This is what the world looked like the last time Italy did not qualify for the World Cup!

1958

YEAH I KNOW; THAT LONG AGO