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9 Things That Happened Last Time The Cubs Were At The World Series

It's been since 1945 and that was a long time ago.

Katie McCoy
Oct 23, 2016
Michigan State University
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9 Things That Happened Last Time The Cubs Were At The World Series
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Alright guys, it's history time. I know it sounds super boring, but trust me on this one. The Chicago Cubs are going to the World Series for the first time in 71 years. That's SUCH a big deal, no matter what team you root for. That means that it was 1945 since they were there; that was a long time ago. A lot has happened since then.

Here's a couple things that were popular (and weren't popular) back in 1945 to make this win much sweeter for the Cubbies!

1. Cell phones weren't a thing

2. Neither were computers

They were just starting to become something, but they would take up an ENTIRE room!

3. And women wore things like this

4. The Slinky made its debut!

And it was voted America's favorite toy!

5. Bette Midler was born

Also known as Winifred Sanderson in Hocus Pocus!

6. World War II ended!

From depressing to nation wide happiness.

7. Gas was 15-21 cents.

8. At the same time, minimum wage was about 40 cents per hour.

9. Movies like "National Velvet" and "Mildred Pierce" were fan favorites.

You know that movie that your parents or your grandparents love but you never got into it because it was "too old"? Yeah. That one.

History is boring, I know, trust me. Especially since most of you reading this article weren't even born when this happened, but now you can say that you're a part of history in the making with this trip to the World Series for the Cubs!

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