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How old is the Sony Walkman?
The Sony Walkman is 47 years old.
The Sony Walkman went on sale on July 1, 1979. That's 47 years, 2 months and 26 days.
It went on sale in Japan and made music portable and private.
The Sony Walkman turns 50 on July 1, 2029.
If you were born before July 1, 1979, you're older than the Sony Walkman.
Mind-bender: The Sony Walkman is closer in time to Monopoly's debut (1935) than to today.
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