While the achievements of humans being launched into space, orbiting Earth, perform spacewalk and walking on the Moon extended exploration, the Sixties are known as the "countercultural decade" in the United States and other Western countries.

May 25, 2010 · During his presidential campaign in 1960, John F. Kennedy had promised the most ambitious domestic agenda since the New Deal: the “New Frontier,” a package of laws and reforms that sought to...

Dec 15, 2022 · You may wonder what about music in this decade, this decade brings to mind the most iconic performers for example the Beatles, the 1960s saw the rise of funk and soul music. Recreational drugs were also synonymous with the Sixties and became more commonly used in the latter part of the decade.

Jul 31, 2017 · Take a journey through a few of the highs (and lows) of a decade that changed everything. The 1960s was a time of upheaval in virtually every part of American culture. From music to civil rights,...

Oct 14, 2016 · This timeline offers a sample of newsworthy happenings from the 1960s. The events used in this interactive timeline were chosen on the basis of importance at the time, and continuing significance...

18th-century painting of the Great Fire of Rome, which saw the destruction of two-thirds of the city. The fire precipitated the empire's first persecution against Christians, who were blamed for the disaster. The 60s decade ran from January 1, AD 60, to December 31, AD 69.

Mar 13, 2025 · Explore vintage photos of the 1960s that capture everyday life, from city streets to family road trips and the moments we watched history unfold.

On April 22, 1970, a nationwide “teach-in” inspired millions of Americans to care more about the environment. The 1960s were a tumultuous decade defined by the Vietnam War, the civil rights...

The 1960s (also called the '60s) was the decade that began on January 1, 1960 and ended on December 31, 1969. It is distinct from the decade known as the 197th decade which began on January 1, 1961 and ended on December 31, 1970.

The 1960s are America’s most historically and culturally complex decade. Events and personalities connect, collide, and carom across years and themes. Because space is limited, this timeline...