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First Day of the Decade of 1960's
The start of a new age; a new change of all cultural, political, social impacts that influences people from around the world. The upheaveal of great perspectives, technology and social aspects. -
Australia exports wheat to foreign country
Australia sells its stock of wheat to Communist China for the better of economic-status for the country. -
Sputnik 10 sends Dog to space
Sputnik 10 carries a Dog to space into Earth orbit. -
Banning of sedative drug - Thalidomide
This sedative drug - Thalidomide is banned by the Federal Government as it was seen a very dangerous and vital drug to the Australian populace. -
Nuclear Test Ban Treaty - Australia
Australia becomes the first nations to endorse the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. This was the decision made to ensure safety of the Australian populace. -
First Party Leader to make a speech on TV
Robert Menzies becomes the first Australian Party Leader to make his policy speech on TV. -
National Service Re-introduced
This was the day when National Service was re-introduced to Australia. To support its families for the better future in the upcoming years. It was chosen to be taken back as the people Australia required assisstance both socially and economically in today's society. -
Dawn Fraser - Australian of the Year
Dawn Fraser becomes the first youngest Australian to be appointed Australian of the Year. -
Sir Robert Menzies; resignation of duty of Prime Minister
Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies resign after 16-years straight in the office. Harold Holt succeeds him. -
Decimal Currency
The First Banknote's of Australia's new decimal currency were issued, changed by the current Monarchist in the time, Robert Menzies. He had wanted to change the new unit 'The Royal' but was met with too little enthusiams hence changing it to 'The Dollar'. They also change the combination of coins to join with the series 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 dollar notes were chosen. -
Count of Aborigines as populace of the Australian Community
About 90% of White Australians Vote was to propose the counting of the Aboriginal culture to be counted in the Australian Census to be part of the populace. -
The establishment of the Office of Aboriginal Affairs
The Federal Government establishes and states to create and set up an office for Aboriginal Affairs so that they may be part in the involvement of Australia movement and the equity of the Australias advencement in the future years. -
First Heart Transplantation
Chritiaan Neethling Barnard operates the first successful human-to-human heart transplantation, assisted by his brother (Marius Barnard). Lasting 9 hours, used a team of 30 people. The patient was Loius Washkanksky (54-year old man, suffered from diabetes) -
Isobel Marion Dorothea Mackellar Passes
Isobel Marion Dorothea Mackellar (1 July 1855 - 14 January 1968) passes on this day. She was a famous Australian poet, in which her famous poetry was called 'My Country'. -
First Man on the Moon
On July 20th 1969, Neil Armstrong takes the first step on the Moon with his collegues Buzz Aldrin & Michael Collins. This was an exciting event for all with almost all of the world's populace glued on their television just to watch the glimpse of the first man on the moon. This was a great historic moment for Human Kind -
Death of Norman Lindsay
Norman Alfred Lindsay was a famous and cultured Australian artist and has run his race throughout the years. His work are appreciated and remembered in the Australian culture. He died on 21st November 1969, at the age of 90. -
Withdrawal of Australian troops from Vietnam
Prime Minister Gorton annouces phases of the withdrawal of Australian troops from Vietnam. -
Least Day of the Decade of 1960's
This is the last day of the 1960's. Another new start and change of a new era of another decade with diffrent aspects and events soon to occur.
