1960s Time Capsule

Event, Vietnam War

Nov 1, 1955

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War
Fact 1: It started because America was threatening to expand over Asia.
Fact 2: The US won the war.
Fact 3: It ended April 30th, 1975.

Toys

Jan 1, 1960

https://www.70sborn.com/punch-mes/
Punch Me's:
It was a “punching bag” type toy that came in various designs.
Barbie Dolls: The first ever Barbie doll cost $3.
G.I. Joe: The characters are based on US army forces.

Music

Jan 1, 1960

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles
The Beatles: The Beatles include John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
Patsy Cline: Her real name is Virginia Patterson Hensley.
Cream: The band lasted from 1966-1968.

Elizabeth Taylor, Actress

Jan 1, 1960

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Taylor
Fact 1: Her full name is Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor.
Fact 2: She played Cleopatra in the movie “Cleopatra.” (1963)
Fact 3: She died of congestive heart failure.

Muhammad Ali, Professional Boxer

Jan 1, 1960

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_Ali
Fact 1: Muhammad Ali only lost 5 out of the 61 fights he fought.
Fact 2: His real name is Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.
Fact 3: He is widely regarded as one of the significant and celebrated sports figures in the 20th century.

Fashion

Jan 1, 1961

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960s_in_fashion
Space Age Outfit: It included “Beatle Boots” (high heels) and polyester clothing.
Mini Dress/Skirt: Mary Quant and Andre Courreges invented the mini skirt/dress.
Bikini: It was invented in France.

Technology, Typewriter

Jan 1, 1961

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typewriter
Fact 1: William Austin Burt was the first person to own a typewriter.
Fact 2: “Typographer” is the original name for the typewriter.
Fact 3: The term “typewriter” was applied to a person who used a typing machine.

U.S. President, Dwight D. Eisenhower

Jan 20, 1961

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Fact 1: He was in the army.
Fact 2: He was born on October 14, 1890.
Fact 3: His real name is David Dwight Eisenhower.

Bewitched, TV Show

Jan 1, 1967

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bewitched
Fact 1: The show is about a beautiful witch named Samantha who marries a mortal named Darrin and promises to not to use her powers. Fact 2:The show ended on March 25th, 1972. Fact 3: Elizabeth Montgomery (Samantha) and Dick York (Darrin) didn't get along, but were married in the show.

Transportation, 1967 Pontiac Firebird

Feb 23, 1967

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Firebird
Fact 1: The pontiac firebird was introduced on February 23, 1967.
Fact 2: It is a 3-speed.
Fact 3: It has 2 doors, and some of them are convertible.

Movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey

Apr 3, 1968

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001:_A_Space_Odyssey_(film)
Fact 1: The film was inspired by Arthur C. Clarke’s short story “The Sentinel.”
Fact 2: In 1991, “2001: A Space Odyssey” was considered cultural, historical, and aesthetically significant according to the US Library of Congress.
Fact 3: In 2010, it was named as “the greatest film of all time” by The Moving Arts Film Journal.