1960 project By sowatimpure Jun 20, 1960 Nan Winton becomes the first national female newsreader on BBC television. Oct 4, 1960 soviets launch sputnik Aug 2, 1963 johnson sends more troops Nov 22, 1963 JFK assassinated Nov 22, 1963 johnson takes up presidency Feb 27, 1965 white paper document white paper signed by france to send more troops to vietnam Oct 20, 1967 bigest anti war protest against vietnam Apr 4, 1968 MLK died Sep 3, 1968 rubellas and measles vaccines created Jul 16, 1969 USA sends 1st shuttle to moon