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Timeline of the 1960s

By MikeeC

  • John F. Kennedy moves into the White House

    John Kennedy is also sworn is as president.

  • Four Corners first program

    The ABC show 'Four Corners' airs its first program on the 19th August.

  • First man to orbit the Earth

    John Glenn became the first man to orbit earth within space.

  • Martin Luther King Jr. speech

    Martin Luther King Jr. gave out a speech 'I have a dream' to over 200 000 peaceful demonstrators

  • Assassination of JFK

    John F. Kennedy was assassinated by an unknown assailant

  • Muhammad Ali becomes the champion of the heavyweight division

    Muhammad Ali becomes the world champion in boxing, under the 'heavyweight' division.
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    Vietnam War

    In this period of time, Australia and America provided aid to Vietnam and fought within the war

  • Death of Walt Disney

    Walt Disney, the famous creator of the Disney franchise, died.

  • Referendum for Aborignes

    Aborignes were now able to be apart of the population, as well as be recognised as citizens.

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Assassinated

    The man responsible for the civil rights movement was assassinated on the 4th April, 1968.