
- 1960s - Wikipedia- While the achievements of humans being launched into space, orbiting Earth, performing spacewalks, and walking on the Moon extended exploration, the Sixties are known as the … 
- The 1960s History - Events, Timeline & Facts | HISTORY- May 25, 2010 · The 1960s saw John F. Kennedy elected to the White House and gains in civil rights before America splintered amid cul... 
- 21 Iconic Things That Defined the 1960s - Oldest.org- Jul 21, 2025 · Take a nostalgic trip through 21 iconic moments that defined the bold, revolutionary spirit of the 1960s in pop culture and history. 
- U.S. Timeline, 1960-1969 - America's Best History- February 1, 1960 - Four black college students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical College in Greensboro, North Carolina stage a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth lunch counter, … 
- 1960s counterculture | Definition, Hippies, Music, Protests, & Facts ...- Sep 22, 2025 · The 1960s counterculture movement, which generally extended into the early 1970s, was an alternative approach to life that manifested itself in a variety of activities, … 
- Life in 1960s America, By the Numbers - History Facts- Apr 16, 2024 · The 1960s were some of the most significant years in American history. The decade saw the Civil Rights Movement and a rising counterculture that reimagined the shape … 
- 10 Defining Cultural Shifts in the 1960s – History Highlights- Mar 20, 2025 · The 1960s was a decade of profound cultural shifts that left an indelible mark on society. From the rise of the counterculture movement to the impact of the Vietnam War, these … 
- JFK, MLK, LBJ, Vietnam, and the 1960s - ThoughtCo- Mar 6, 2020 · The 1960s began with vibrant leaders like JFK but saw tragic assassinations, including JFK and MLK. President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act but faced backlash over … 
- 14 Famous Historical Moments from the 60s - Interesting Facts- Nov 13, 2024 · It was a time of massive change, from cultural revolutions to some of the most unforgettable events in history. For those who lived through it, the ’60s were a whirlwind of … 
- The Sixties . Timeline . Text Version | PBS- Oct 14, 2016 · On Aug 7, Congress passes the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, allowing Pres. Johnson to wage war against North Vietnam without a formal Declaration of War. After North Vietnam …