Air conditioning became common in cars in the 1960s.
✓ TRUE FACT
Automotive air conditioning existed earlier, but it became widely available as systems got smaller, cheaper, and more reliable. By the 1960s, many manufacturers offered A/C as a mainstream option, especially in the U.S., and it gradually shifted from luxury to expectation.
🤯 "Air conditioning became common in cars in the 1960s — before that, summer drives were just personality tests."