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May 15, 2015 · The ‘Swinging Sixties’ remain the defining decade for Britain. In just ten short years, London had transformed from the bleak, conservative city, only just beginning to forget the troubles of the Second World War, into the capital of the world, full of freedom, hope and promise.
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- 1960. The United States of America enters the Vietnam War. NASA’s space probe, Pioneer 5 is launched into orbit between Earth and Venus. The Beatles perform their first public performance at the Indra club in Hamburg, Germany.
- 1961. John F. Kennedy is sworn in as the 35th President of the United States, succeeding Dwight D. Eisenhower. Ham the Chimp becomes the first ape in space, climbing to a distance of 157 miles above Earth in the Mercury-Redstone 2 Launch Vehicle.
- 1962. Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses one third of his Cabinet in what the press dubs the ‘Night of the Long Knives’. The Beatles release their first single, “Love Me Do“.
- 1963. The Big Freeze of 1963 begins, with temperatures reaching as low as -16C (3.2F) in places. The ice and snow finally starts to thaw in early March.
Teacher explains that the 1960s were the second decade of Elizabeth II’s reign and an exciting time, with lots of change! The Sixties saw many significant events and changes to the way people...
1960 in the United Kingdom. Events from the year 1960 in the United Kingdom . Incumbents. Monarch – Elizabeth II. Prime Minister – Harold Macmillan ( Conservative) Events. January – The state of emergency is lifted in Kenya, the Mau Mau Uprising is officially over.
Teacher explains that the 1960s were the second decade of Elizabeth II’s reign and an excit-ing time, with lots of change! The Sixties saw many significant events and changes to the way people...
The advent of television and mass media further shaped public opinion and culture. In essence, the 1960s in Britain was a decade of change, characterised by a cultural revolution that was, in part, fueled by the economic prosperity of the time. Explore a highlight of our 1960s collection here.
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