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The Draft Lottery
- In 1969, a draft lottery determined the order young men would be called to serve in Vietnam.
- People anxiously awaited their birthdays, tied to draft numbers, fearing for their futures.
Statistical Analysis
- A later study questioned the randomness of the 1969 draft lottery.
- It suggested December birthdays weren't picked early enough, potentially due to insufficient stirring of the capsules.