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3 days ago · e. The 1960s (pronounced "nineteen-sixties", shortened to the " '60s " or the " Sixties ") was a decade that began on January 1, 1960, and ended on December 31, 1969. [1] While the achievements of humans being launched into space, orbiting Earth, and walking on the Moon extended exploration, the Sixties are known as the "countercultural decade ...
1 day ago · The 1960 United States presidential election was the 44th quadrennial presidential election. It was held on Tuesday, November 8, 1960. In a closely contested election, Democratic Senator John F. Kennedy defeated the incumbent Republican Vice President Richard Nixon. This was the first election in which 50 states participated, marking the first ...
5 days ago · Video: Life in the 1960s – A Trip Down Memory Lane. The 1960s stand as a pivotal chapter in American history, a period rife with groundbreaking shifts and widespread societal transformation. It was a time when you, along with the rest of American society, would witness the emergence of powerful social movements, the advent of the civil rights ...
4 days ago · Wilma Glodean Rudolph (June 23, 1940 – November 12, 1994) was an American sprinter who overcame childhood polio and went on to become a world-record-holding Olympic champion and international sports icon in track and field following her successes in the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games.
4 days ago · 35 unseen retro pictures of 1960s Preston, from old school cars to famous landmarks. By Jack Marshall. Published 1st Nov 2023, 11:56 BST. Updated 23rd May 2024, 12:53 BST. It may seem...
2 days ago · The FN Model 1910, designed by John Browning, was a popular pistol throughout the first half of the 20th century, including the 1960s, due to its innovative design and reliability. Chambered in 7 ...
4 days ago · #1: Mini Skirts. #2: Leopard Print. #3: Bell Bottoms. #4: Knee-High Boots. #5: The Empire Waist. #6: No Waist. #7: Tuxedo “Le Smoking” Jacket. #8: The Pantsuit. #9: Military Style. #10: Patterned Tights. MINI SKIRT. Credit: Fashion-pictures.com.
