The United States and the 1960s By jsweeney Sep 26, 1960 Kennedy Debates Nixon This first televised debate in American History. More than 70 million Americans watched the debate. Feb 7, 1964 Beatles arrive in the U.S. Beatles arrive in N.Y. to 10,000 screaming fans. Jul 20, 1969 Man Lands on the Moon! First landing on the moon. Demonstrated the U.S. had a superior space program.
