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FASHION-1960'S
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Famous Actors of the 60s
Famous actors of the 1970s included John Wayne, Lee Marvin, Natalie Wood, Audrey Hepburn, Steve Mcqueen, Gregory Peck, and so many more. -
Death of Margret Sullivan
Margret Sullivan dies by overdose. She was a Hollywood star of the 1930s and 40s. -
Fist Successful Marrow transplant
Professor Hobbs and his assistants performed the world's first successful bone marrow transplant from one patient to another with Hodgkin's-like disease. -
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Women's Equal Rights Movement
The social movement largely based in the U.S. -
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FASHION-1960's
Bright colors and different patterns became more popular in men's, women's, and children's clothing. Plastic was a cheap and easy product to make and becoming popular in the '60s, was used for everything from clothing, decor, and furniture. The three most relevant styles and most present in women's clothing were a lady-like and modest style, featuring boxy cuts inspired by the First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, a fun, bright, youthful style, and Hippie. Space themed clothing was also present. -
Earthquake in Chile
The largest recorded earthquake reaches a magnitude of 9.5 in Chile. It caused damage and deaths reaching all the way as far as places like Hawaii. -
John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy became the 35th president of the United States of America. -
Assignation of John F. Kennedy
President of the United States of America, John F. Kennedy was shot around 12:30 p.m. at the Dealy Plaza in Dallas, Texas. While planning to re-elect for president, Kennedy traveled through Texas for his campaign. Despite the known violence towards United Nations, Adlai Stevenson, around the area prior to his arrival, Kennedy decided to go anyway. -
Spacecraft Luna 9
The Soviet Luna 9 spacecraft made its first landing on the moon. -
Heart Transplant
The first heart transplant takes place. -
Police Raid at Stonewall
Police raid Stonewall Inn.; a gay bar located in New York, Greenwich Village. The people inside decided to fight back held up in the building for five days. -
Men on the Moon!
Apollo 11 astronauts Niel Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first people to walk on the moon. -
FASHION-1970s
Androgynous style emerges. A time of Self-expression creates a wide range of diverse styles that are popular. Highwaisted pants were worn by both males and females. Major styles included Hippie, retro, and punk. -
Invasion of Columbia
President of the U.S.A, Richard Nixon orders the invasion of Columbia which worsening the effects of the war in Vietnam. -
"Bad painting" movement in New York
(1970s) This movement celebrated the step back from traditional styles in art. -
Women's Equal Rights Movement
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FASHION-1970s
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Women's Strike Day
in Washington, D.C. women marched for equal rights in the workforce and through education. They also marched for accessible childcare. -
Bombing of Vietnam
U.S. planes bomb North Vietnam on Christmas day. -
Star Wars
The movie Star Wars( the first of the franchise) is released with great reviews at the box office. -
Death of Elvis Presley
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Mass Suicide in Jonestown
Cult leader Jim Jone's followers commit mass suicide in Jonestown, Guyana. -
Test-Tube Child
The world's first test-tube baby is born. -
FASHON-1980s
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FASHON-1980s
Heavily influenced by pop culture and trends. The changes in technology and TV allow people to become closer to their favorite celebrities and imitate their style. Trends included shoulder pads, large prints, and shapes, boxy cut clothing, bright pastels, leggings, leg warmers, etc. -
Death of John Bonham
John Henry Bonham, drummer for the Rock band Led Zeppelin passes due to alcoholism at age 35. -
First successful heart transplant
Doctor William Derries successfully implanted the Jarvik 7; an artificial heart into a patient. After many more successful surgeries, Jarvik 7 became a popular artificial heart temporarily used while waiting for a donor. -
First American woman goes to space
Sally Ride becomes the 1st American woman to go to space. -
" Video Music Awards"
MTV begins the " Video Music Awards" -
WORKS CITED
https://www.history.com/topics/1960s/1960s-history
https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/jfk-in-history/november-22-1963-death-of-the-president
https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/1960-1969/
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https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/70162358 -
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https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/day-1960-chilean-earthquake-and-tsunami
https://bellatory.com/fashion-industry/Clothing-History-Fashion-and-Style-in-the-1970s
https://livinghistoryfarm.org/farminginthe70s/worldevents_01.html
https://galeriemichael.com/analyzing-periods-of-contemporary-art-the-1970s/
https://www.britannica.com/event/womens-movement
https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/what-was-the-berlin-wall-and-how-did-it-fall -
