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The 60's
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Compulsory national service training for men ends in Canberra, Australia
After this day, Australian teens no longer have to enlist in the army at the age of 17 as a part of service for their country. -
'The Flintstones', first prime-time cartoon series pilots
Was inspired by 1950s popular TV show, The Honeymooners. Shows and expresses an American lifestyle in the prehistoric world. -
John F. Kennedy becomes the 35th President of the United States of America
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Berlin Wall built
Built in the late nights of August 12-13, 1961. It split West Berlin and East Germany. Symbolic for the split between democracy and communism. No longer could families meet loved ones across the wall. -
Bushfires rage through parts of Victoria
Bushfires run wildly through the Great Divide and the Dandenong Ranges on the edge of Melbourne. -
Andy Warhol exhibits his Campbell's soup cans art
An exhibition of Andy Warhol's famous pop art of variations of Campbell's soup cans flavours. -
Martin Luther King Jr. delivers 'I Have a Dream' speech
A speech that had changed the country forever. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his speech for his wish of racial equality throughout to achieve an easier path for peace. -
John F. Kennedy Assassinated
An important figure of America, JFK was assassinated while riding with his motorcade in Dallas, Texas. -
Muhammad Ali becomes World Heavyweight champion
Famous boxer, Muhammad Ali tires out powerful opponent, Liston and is declared World Heavyweight champion -
Civil Rights Act is passed in the US
The passing of this act allowed racial equality by outlawing discrimination to African Americans. -
Dawn Fraser named Australian of the Year
Olympic Gold Medalist, Dawn Fraser becomes the youngest person named Australian of the Year -
The ALP deletes "White Australia" policy
The Australian Labor Party deletes the White Australia policy to become a multiculturally accepting country -
Sir Robert Menzies resigns, Harold Holt succeeds him
Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies resigns after 16 years in the office. -
Australia transfers to Decimal Currency
Australia becomes one of the last countries to transfer to decimal currency in the world. -
First Heart Transplant
Surgeon, Christiaan Barnard performs first heart transplant surgery on 53-year-old Lewis Washkansky. He died of Double pneumonia eighteen days later -
Harold Holt dissapears swimming in Melbourne
Prime Minister, Harold Holt dissapears after swimming in heavy surf at Portsea. His body has never been found. -
Martin Luther King Jr. Assassinated
Martin Luther King Jr. had been shot standing out in the balcony of his room. -
Four day Rock-and-roll concert, Woodstock begins
Thousands of party goers arrive to appreciate rock-and-roll and to do many other activities such as bonding with each other through any means. e.g. drugs, singing, etc.
