1960's By terrellhockett Period: Nov 1, 1955 to Apr 30, 1975 Vietnam War Period: Jan 1, 1960 to Dec 31, 1969 The 1960's Jan 20, 1961 JFk becomes president Nov 22, 1963 Jfk Assasinated Jan 20, 1964 Lyndon B. Johnson is president Jun 15, 1964 Civil Rights Act Passed Jan 1, 1966 Beach Boys Release Pet Sounds Jan 1, 1967 The Beatles Release Sgt. Pepper Jun 22, 1967 Janis Joplin Performs At Monterey Pop Festival Apr 4, 1968 MLK Assasination Jul 20, 1969 Apollo 11 Lands On The Moon Aug 22, 1969 Woodstock In New York