On July 12, 1969, “In the Year 2525” reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Recorded by Zager and Evans, the song was No. 1 for six weeks. Providing a pessimistic view of the future of mankind, the song makes for an interesting listen today. Do you think the predictions in the song will come to be? Let us know on Facebook!
Jessica Wheeler is a columnist for AliveTampaBay.