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Ringo Starr had a song titled “You’re Sixteen” from 1973 and Dr. Hook had a song titled “Only Sixteen” from 1972. What was going on in the early 70s (and prior) with adults dating 16 year olds? Was this normal?

by /u/Corohr in /r/AskHistorians

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