But who remembers how much you paid for your groceries,clothes, cars and TVs in Sunderland 50 years ago.
As the golden anniversary of that famous day approaches, we scoured the Echo archives to find what you paid for all your daily needs.
Have a look. It’s eye opening.
9. Stocking up at Hintons
Let's get those must-have TV snacks in. Hintons was selling vanilla ice cream bricks for 10 pence. Ginger nuts were 4 and a half pence. The cup that cheers? Hintons Red Label tea was 6 pence. Photo: se
10. Joplings for Cup Final specials
Joplings had Cup Final special prices in 1973 with the slogan 'every one a winner!'. You could get blouses for £1 and sleeveless cotton tops for 95 pence on the first floor. Or how about a stew pan with a cover for £5.08. Photo: se
11. Cheap at the Vestry
Admission to the Vestry in Fawcett Street was a bargain 30 pence and drinks were 15 pence a tot. Photo: se
12. A new set for the match
A 22 inch colour telly to watch the match on? No problem. Visionhire could have you sorted. Photo: se