Art Project

Sharpeville Massacre in South Africa

Mar 21, 1960

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Tiros I is launched

Apr 1, 1960

Tiros I, the first weather satellite, is launched by the United States. Twelve days later, the navigation satellite, Transat 1-b is launched.
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Brazil's Capital Moves to Brand New City

Apr 21, 1960

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The Birth Control Pill Is Approved by the FDA

May 9, 1960

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Lasers Invented

May 16, 1960

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Soviets Launch First Man in Space

May 17, 1960

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Most Powerful Earthquake Ever Recorded Hits Chile

May 22, 1960

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Fiftith Star

Jul 1, 1960

The fifty star flag of the United States is debuted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, reflecting the admission of Hawaii into the union in 1959.http://www.qmfound.com/us_flag_49th_and_50th_star.htm

Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho Released

Sep 8, 1960

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Bay of Pigs Invasion

Apr 17, 1961

The "Bay of Pigs" invasion of Cuba is repulsed by Cuban forces in an attempt by Cuban exiles under the direction of the United States government to overthrow the regime of Fidel Castro.
http://www.jfklibrary.org/JFK/JFK-in-History/The-Bay-of-Pigs.aspx

•Andy Warhol Exhibits His Campbell's Soup Can

Period: Jan 1, 1962 to Dec 31, 1962

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Space Needle Opened

Apr 21, 1962

The Space Needle in Seattle, WA opened.http://www.spaceneedle.com/news/category/history/

Marilyn Monroe Found Dead

Aug 5, 1962

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•Rachel Carson Publishes Silent Spring

Sep 27, 1962

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First Woman in Space

Jun 16, 1963

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Bible Readings in School

Jun 17, 1963

The Supreme Court of the United States ruled in the case of "Abington School District vs. Schempp" that laws requiring the recitation of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools is unconstitutional. The vote was 8 to 1.http://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1960.html

Art of Feminism Period Begins

Jan 1, 1965

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The Rolling Stones’ Mega Hit Song, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”

Jul 17, 1965

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Miniskirt First Appears

Sep 1, 1965

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Medicare

Jul 1, 1966

Medicare, the government medical program for citizens over the age of 65, begins.http://americasbesthistory.com/

First Super Bowl

Jan 15, 1967

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Outer Space Treaty

Feb 27, 1967

The Outer Space Treaty is signed into force by the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union, to take effect on October 10, 1967.http://americasbesthistory.com/

Assassination of Martin Luther King

Apr 4, 1968

April 4, 1968 - Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee while standing on a motel balcony by James Earl Ray.
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Super Bowl III

Jan 12, 1969

The New York Jets win Super Bowl III over the Baltimore Colts after a bold prediction by quarterback Joe Namath. This is the first victory in the National Football League for a former American Football League team.
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ARPANET, the Precursor of the Internet, Created

Apr 7, 1969

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