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May 2, 2024 · By country. Establishments. Disestablishments. v. t. 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.
May 1, 2024 · “The year’s in its youth, the youth in its year. Under 24 and over 90,000,000 strong in the U. S. alone. More dreamers. More doers. Here. Now.
4 days ago · The mop-top haircut, made famous by The Beatles, was a popular style for men during the 1960s. Its round, bowl-like appearance was a departure from the slicked-back hair of the 1950s and became a ...
3 days ago · The 1960s were a golden era for sports cars, with machines like the sleek Jaguar E-Type and the sophisticated Aston Martin DB5, which gained fame as James Bond’s car of choice. Iconic models like the Ferrari and Porsche 911 became symbols of performance and luxury.
6 days ago · But what was happening in the 1960s, starting in 1961, was the return of very good times. In fact, the 1960s were the longest period of uninterrupted economic growth in modern American history to that time. And some of the growth was three percent a year. It was astonishing. Unemployment reached new lows. Television was taking over the country.
Apr 19, 2024 · Ed Ward. Woodstock, the most famous of the 1960s rock festivals, held on a farm property in Bethel, New York, August 15–18, 1969. It was organized by four inexperienced promoters who nevertheless signed iconic acts such as Jimi Hendrix, Sly and the Family Stone, the Who, and Janis Joplin.
2 days ago · 1960s The original 0 series Shinkansen train. Introduced in 1964, it reached a speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). 1960: The first functioning laser is invented by Theodore Maiman. 1963: The first electronic cigarette is created by Herbert A. Gilbert.
