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Orthodox Churches Meet Roman Catholic
Turning Over a New Leaf, The leaders of the Roman Catholic Church, And the Orthodox Churches Meet for the first time since the 15th century. -
Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
Circa March 1964 Roald Dahl published the famous book Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. Filling the minds of children, and adults of all ages with imagination. -
First Ford Mustang
The first generation Mustang was introduced to the public in 1964 at the New York World Fair in 1964. It had a major impact on transport in Australia as the car sales increased dramatically. -
Nelson Mandela Gets Sent To Prison For Life
On 11 June eight of the Rivonia accused, including Mandela and Sisulu, are convicted. Mandela is found guilty on four charges of sabotage. All eight are sentenced to life imprisonment and sent Robben Island Prison. This had a very big impact on Australia as many believers of Nelson mandela was in Australia. People were shocked and angry about the trial of Nelson Mandela -
Beatle's Release Hard Day's Night
This relates to music in 1964 and this album was a big hit and led them to one of the most successful careers in the music industry.This album was released on a record because they only had record players but this was later to be changed to a Cd player and make way for futures artists to record on C.d.'s. -
First Prototype Computer Mouse
This relates to technology in 1964 because it is a technological change which enhanced the controllability of the computer and futures technologies.The first prototype of a computer mouse paved the way for the future of technology to change and create more smarter and efficient things. -
RAAAF Sent A Flight Of Caribou to Vietnam
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) also sent a flight of Caribou transports to the port of Vung Tau. Within months, 9 RAR task force teams were sent to Vietnam from Australia. Due to this there were many protest, held in many streets across Australia. -
The 1964 Summer Olympics
At a time of war, the 1964 Olympics was important because this would bring together 5 whole continents in peace, and for the love of sport, and national pride. -
Conscription Objections For The Vietnam War.
The Conscientious objectors to the war relate to politics and was significant to Australians because they were worried about the welfare of troops whom were dieing in Vietnam, this sparked riots and marches throughout Australia to bring the troops home. -
Dr Martin Luther King Accepts Nobel Peace Prize
After fighting for many movements for religion, and racial issues, Dr M.L.K Is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. -
Australia Offers More Troops
Following the constricption rules, Australia offered to send more troops to vietnam. The Australian Government Had a Strong Alliance with the Americans, and they would support this by sending more troups to Vietnam
