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TV or Radio Show
1) The Andy Griffith Show was a popular show and aired on CBS
2) The show revolves around the life of Sheriff Andy Taylor (played by Andy Griffith) in the fictional town of Mayberry,
3) The show ended in 1968 as the number one ranked shown on television
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Fashion
1) people wore the fashion type Elegance inspired by figures like Jackie Kennedy, this style featured simple silhouettes. Pastel colors, and classic pieces like pencil skirts and blazers
2)The mod style had Shorts skirts, and bold colors. Was focused on self-expression
3)The hippie style had long hair, and both genders wore sandals and beads and used “psychedelic” colors
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Sports Figure
1) Jim Brown was a dominant running back for the Cleveland Browns football team
2) Brown was known for his incredible athleticism
3) Brown was a multi-sport star at Syracuse, a 3 time NFL MVP, and an actor
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/legendary-jim-brown -
Toys
1) The chatty Cathay Introduced in 1960, this talking doll was a hit, and its voice mechanism was a novelty at the time
2) The Barbie was a staple of the 1660s and beyond, barbie continued to be a popular doll, with her fashion and accessories appealing to young girls
3) G.I Joes, this action figure, introduced in 1964, became a symbol of military strength and adventure for boys
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Technology
1)The first working laser was invented by Theodore Maiman in 1960, using a ruby crystal
2)The field of lasers saw rapid development with the invention of various types like gas and semiconductor lasers
3)The initial laser was pulsed, meaning it produced light in short bursts rather than continuously
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U.S. President
1) In 1963, John F. Kennedy signed the first nuclear weapons treaty.
2) Kennedy adopted Keynesian economics and proposed a tax cut bill that was passed into law as the Revenue Act of 1964.
3) He was assassinated on Nov 22, 1963. While riding a motorcade with his wife
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Transportation
1) The Ford Mustang was introduced in 1964, the Mustang became an instant icon and a symbol of the muscle car era
2) The winning design came from Joe Oros’ design team, with Gale Halderman's design serving as the basis for the first-generation Mustang
3) The Mustang set a record for sales during its first year, with over 418,000 units sold
https://www.cjponyparts.com/resources/history-of-the-1960s-mustang?srsltid=AfmBOoqDy_3eacFYvtWPVy07fBQJuW1FnkbQSfJ1bXREC0ifZiq8Zk1R -
Music
1)The Beatles, arguably the most influential band of the decade, are known for their catchy melodies and innovative songwriting
2)Elvis Presley, continued his reign as the “King of Rock and Roll,” though his focus shifted towards film and less frequent music releases
3) The Monkees were a manufactured pop band that became a cultural phenomenon
https://www.rockmusictimeline.com/1960-s -
Movie
1)The stalking moon, a 1968 American Western drama, directed by Robert Mulligan and starring Gregory Peck and Eva Marie Saint
2)It is a suspenseful revisionist western that avoids traditional shootouts, focusing instead on a pursuit story and the character's emotional journey
3)The production was shut down after 6 weeks of shooting due to “poor weather conditions”.
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Actor or Actress
1) John Wayne was a legendary figure in the action genre, known for his roles in Westerns like “True Grit” (1969)
2) John Wayne was an American actor who became a popular icon through his starring roles in films produced during Hollywood's golden age.
3) His real name is Marion Robert Morrison. He was called “Duke” as a kid and that nickname stuck
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News Event
1) The first manned moon landing, part of the Apollo 11 mission, occurred on July 20, 1969.
2) Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon
3)Armstrong and Aldrin spent 21 hours and 36 minutes on the lunar surface, including two and a half hours outside the lunar module collecting samples and conducting experiments
https://www.nasa.gov/history/july-20-1969-one-giant-leap-for-mankind/