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  1. 1960s - Wikipedia

    While the achievements of humans being launched into space, orbiting Earth, performing spacewalks, and walking on the Moon extended exploration, the Sixties are known as the …

  2. The 1960s History - Events, Timeline & Facts | HISTORY

    May 25, 2010 · The 1960s started off as the dawn of a golden age to most Americans. On January 20, 1961, the handsome and charismatic John F. Kennedy became president of the …

  3. 21 Iconic Things That Defined the 1960s - Oldest.org

    Jul 21, 2025 · Take a nostalgic trip through 21 iconic moments that defined the bold, revolutionary spirit of the 1960s in pop culture and history.

  4. U.S. Timeline, 1960-1969 - America's Best History

    February 1, 1960 - Four black college students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical College in Greensboro, North Carolina stage a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth lunch counter, …

  5. Life in 1960s America, By the Numbers - History Facts

    Apr 16, 2024 · The 1960s were some of the most significant years in American history. The decade saw the Civil Rights Movement and a rising counterculture that reimagined the shape …

  6. JFK, MLK, LBJ, Vietnam, and the 1960s - ThoughtCo

    Mar 6, 2020 · The 1960s began with vibrant leaders like JFK but saw tragic assassinations, including JFK and MLK. President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act but faced backlash over …

  7. 10 Defining Cultural Shifts in the 1960s – History Highlights

    Mar 20, 2025 · The 1960s was a decade of profound cultural shifts that left an indelible mark on society. From the rise of the counterculture movement to the impact of the Vietnam War, these …

  8. Major Events Sixties in the United States - Historycentral

    The major events that took place during the Sixties, from the inauguration of President Kennedy to the Resignation of President Nixon

  9. The Sixties . Timeline . Text Version | PBS

    Oct 14, 2016 · On Aug 7, Congress passes the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, allowing Pres. Johnson to wage war against North Vietnam without a formal Declaration of War. After North Vietnam …

  10. What Was Life Like In The 1960s? A Cultural and Social Exploration

    Jun 19, 2023 · Let’s delve deeper into life in the 1960s, exploring the key events and movements that encapsulated this iconic era. The 1960s was a decade of radical change and freedom, …