It was probably important to us both because of our age, (9/15/53 for me).  It was right at the time of my broader social awakening.   

In my 20's, people I had grown to admire, the Kennedy's, MLK,  had been murdered and we had a long list of historical figures  like Gandhi, martyred missionares and jailed scientist.    It seemed nice people, seeking social justice, end up dead.   As fate would have it,(not much planning on my part-lol), I lived a quiet life in rural Iowa and raised a family.

Grad from North in 71'