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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 "countercultural …

  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 United States.

  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. 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 goes into …

  5. The Sixties | Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

    Forty years after it ended, the 1960s remains the most consequential and controversial decade of the twentieth century. It would dawn bright with hope and idealism, see the liberal state attain its …

  6. Notable events of the 1960s | Portland Center Stage

    Portland Center Stage is committed to identifying & interrupting instances of racism & all forms of oppression, through the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, & accessibility (IDEA). A bulleted list …

  7. 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

  8. 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 of the American …

  9. 30 Unforgettable Moments from the 1960s That Will Take You Back in …

    Oct 21, 2025 · The 1960s was a transformative decade filled with iconic moments and cultural shifts that continue to shape our world today. From groundbreaking achievements in space exploration to …

  10. Throwback To The '60s: The 20 Biggest Events That Took Place In This ...

    It was a decade that redefined norms and pushed boundaries. Let’s dive into the 20 pivotal events that made this era unforgettable. Walt Cisco, Dallas Morning News on Wikimedia. 1. The Civil Rights …