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It Was Forty, Fifty, Sixty Years Ago Today: The 1960s in American Myth and Memory. Photo courtesy of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. Jeremy Varon. Throw a dart at any year in the oversized target that is the 1960s and you will hit on something big in American 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.
1960 Major News Events in History. OPEC ( Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries ) is formed ; Soviet missile shoots down the US U2 spy plane; The United States announces that 3,500 American soldiers are going to be sent to Vietnam ; Construction on the Aswan High Dam in Egypt began
Historical events from year 1960. Learn about 608 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1960 or search by date or keyword.
Mar 23, 2016 · A half-century ago, the war in Vietnam continued its escalation, the USSR successfully landed a vehicle on the Moon, the first Automated Teller Machine was introduced, and much more.
Jan 4, 2010 · Where America Stood, 50 Years Ago. Eyewitness: Remember 1960. March 1960, the United States announced that 3,500 American soldiers will be sent to Vietnam. The war would eventually cost more...
Jan 17, 2018 · The 60s were a unique time in history. Technology was changing, politics were adapting and modernizing, and many of the commodities we are used to did not yet exist.
