1968 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryQuick Facts from 1968World Changing Events: Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis during the garbage workers strike, and Robert Kennedy was assassinated in Los Angeles during his presidential campaign.The Top Song was Hey Jude by The BeatlesInfluential Songs include Born to be Wild and Magic Carpet Ride by… Read More
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The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom: Civil Rights DemonstrationThe March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, held on August 28, 1963, was a seminal event in the American Civil Rights Movement, as thousands gathered in Washington, D.C., to demand equal rights and economic opportunities for African Americans. The demonstration aimed to emphasize the… Read More
1960 Trivia, History, and Fun FactsQuick Facts from 1960World-Changing Event: The Birth Control Pill was approved on May 9, 1960.The Top Song was The Theme From “A Summer Place” by Percy FaithThe Movies to Watch included Spartacus, Oceans’ Eleven, Please Don’t Eat The Daisies, Psycho, Exodus and Swiss Family RobinsonThe Most Famous Person in America was probably… Read More
Civil Rights Act of 1960The Civil Rights Act of 1960 was a landmark piece of legislation in the United States that sought to address racial discrimination, particularly in voting rights and desegregation. Building on the Civil Rights Act of 1957, the 1960 Act provided additional mechanisms to enforce voting rights and combat racial segregation in… Read More
Greensboro Sit-insThe Greensboro sit-ins were a pivotal moment in the American civil rights movement, as they marked the beginning of a new era of nonviolent protests against racial segregation in the United States. The sit-ins took place in Greensboro, North Carolina, from February 1, 1960, to July 25, 1960, and led to the eventual desegregation… Read More
1958 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryQuick Facts from 1958World-Changing Event: President Dwight Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, creating NASA.The Top Song was At The Hop by Danny & The Juniors.Influential Songs include Tequila by The Champs, Tom Dooley by The Kingston Trio, and Rebel Rouser by Duane Eddy.The Movies to Watch include South Pacific, High School Confidential,… Read More
1957 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryQuick Facts from 1957World Changing Event: The Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first space satellite, starting the Space Race.The Top Song was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley.Influential Songs include The Banana Boat Song (Day-o) by Harry Belafonte and Wake Up Little Suzie by The Everly Brothers.The Movies to Watch include An Affair to… Read More
The Detroit Race RiotsThe Detroit Race Riots occurred during World War II, fueled by racial tensions and social inequalities in Detroit, Michigan. The riot was one of the most violent and destructive race riots in the United States, resulting in 34 deaths, hundreds of injuries, and significant property damage. The event highlighted the need for… Read More