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barbie dolls
Everyone had one!!!! -
Record home runs
The New York Yankees hit a record 193 home runs during the season, winning their twenty-fifth American League pennant; they lose the series in seven games to the Pittsburgh Pirates -
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The 60's
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The Twist - Chubby Checker
this song became very popular and even had dance everyone did to it -
Psyco
this was a movie thriller that is famous and came out in this time. -
Dwight D. Eisenhower:
Elected president in1953 and ended being presidency in 1961 -
John Glenn
John glenn became the first man to orbit the Earth 3 times. -
Marilyn Monroe
dies by commiting suicide -
To kill a mockingbird
Taken from the classic Harper Lee book of the same name, the story shows a glimpse of the racial problems of the Southern United States in the 1950's. -
" I Have A Dream "
Martin Luther King Jr. gave his i have a dream speech at washington -
Troll dolls
Troll dolls were a really big fad in the 60's -
President Kennedy Assassination
President Kennedy was shot while going through down town Dallas. -
John F. Kennedy:
elected president in 1961 was assassinated on November 22, 1963 -
The Space Age
During this time wearing SPace age looking clothing was becoming popular -
Mary Popins
this lovely kids movie came out in the 60's!!!! i didnt know that. -
Bewitched
centered around a lady who was a witch and married to a normal guy. -
Malcolm X
Black leader Malcolm X assassinated Feb. 21, 1965 -
The Vietnam War
The first U.S. combat troops arrive in Vietnam, as 3500 Marines land at China Beach to defend the American air base at Da Nang. The arrival of combat troops is considered by some the start of the war, although American military advisors have been in Vietnam for over 10 years. -
Psychedelic Age
Around this time People started to grow thier hair long and wear Rainbows this was known as the pschedelic age. With hippies beginning to pop up. -
Batman
the live action t.v show with adam west -
1st calculator
The first calculator was vreated by texas insruments and was being sold for 2,500$ each! -
1st Heart transplant
The first heart transplant was performed by Dr.Christian in cape town, south africa -
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. murdered by James Earl Ray, April 4, 1968 -
The Beatles
The beatles were the single most signiture band at this time. They were the superstars. there band consisted of George Harrison (guitar, sitar, vocals), John Lennon (guitar, keyboards, vocals), Paul McCartney (bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals), Ringo Starr (drums). -
Lyndon B. Johnson:
Took over presidentcy from John F Kennedy after he was assassinated In 1963 -
Richard M. Nixon:
Elected president in 1969 and resigned in august 9 , 1974 -
Woodstock
Woodstock a big celebration for peace love and music! -
Apollo 11
Apollo 11 became the first U.S space misssion to the moon. Neil Armsrong said these famous words " one small step for man one Giant leap for man kind"
