The 1960s (pronounced "nineteen-sixties", shortened to the " '60s " or the " Sixties ") was the decade that began on January 1, 1960, and ended on December 31, 1969.

May 25, 2010 · The struggle for civil rights had defined the ‘60s ever since four black students sat down at a whites-only lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, in February 1960 and refused to leave.

Jul 21, 2025 · Here, we will journey back to those 21 iconic things that truly defined the ‘60s, across the pop culture and history. 1. The Beatles’ American Invasion. Source: Reddit. Beatlemania truly …

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Apr 16, 2024 · The decade saw the Civil Rights Movement and a rising counterculture that reimagined the shape of the American social fabric. Pop music exploded like never before with the British …

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 goes into …

The 1960s was a decade of fire and transformation—an era where dreams were declared, rebellions ignited, and boundaries redrawn. From moon landings to marches for justice, each moment carried a …

Nov 3, 2025 · 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 political …

Although best associated with its counter-culture (flower-power) and music, the 1960s was a tremendously turbulent decade both domestically and internationally for the United States.

The '60s arrived like a jolt, shaking up a world that had seemed so orderly before. One moment, suburban life dominated; the next, protests, music legends, and cultural upheavals were everywhere.