The 70s in Britain were a unique period of custom-made bikes. The Raleigh Chopper was considered one of the most stylish bikes, and the young kids were all into cruising down the streets with them.
Alan Oakley invented the famous bikes in the late sixties and was later considered a cult item that everyone wanted to own.
Don Knotts Worked with Go Karts In 1961
Don Knotts the actor who starred on the Andy Griffith Show was considered an eccentric man with some strange hobbies. He became the ambassador for Mcculloch racing karts at one point during the period when motors were a way of life.
His daughter mentioned his funny side and how he would always crack jokes until the very last day of his life.
Heather and Tom Cruise Were an Item for a Few Months
In 1982, this stunning pair dated for a few months but the spark fizzled out after only six months. Heather Locklear couldn't handle Tom’s goofy side after they went out dancing once. She figured that he was too much for her calm spirit.
Even though the two looked like a great pair, the chemistry just wasn’t there and Tom needed to be with someone more outgoing and down to do absolutely anything.
Gina Lollobrigida The Stunning Italian Actress of the 60s
Gina Lollobrigida was almost on par with Marilyn Monroe for being one of the most attractive women of her era. She starred in movies like Trapeze and Come September.
While she was fully devoted to acting, she also had other outlets and was considered an incredibly creative woman, dabbling in painting and sculpting in her free time.
The Best One-Legged Flautist
Ian Anderson of the 60s The lead singer of Jethro Tull says that gauging the name of the band was difficult and they had to change it several times. Ian, who fused blues, rock, and jazz worked hard to unite the band in the beginning they had a hard time booking shows.
Their hard work paid off and they even won a Grammy for their Rock genre. When they were about to award the band though, Ian was a no-show.