1960's Facts

John F. Kennedy

Jan 2, 1960

John F. Kennedy won the closest Presidential election of the century

Floyd Patterson

Jun 20, 1960

Floyd Patterson knocks out Ingemar Johansson to ragain the World Heavyweight Championship

Neale Fraser

Jul 10, 1960

Neale Fraser won the Wimbledon Championship

Lawrence of Arabia

Jan 3, 1962

Lawrence of Arabia was awarded the most honured film of the year.

Martin Luther King

Aug 28, 1963

Martin Luther King gave his 17 minute ' l have a dream speech'.

Beatles

Oct 30, 1963

The Beatles released their first hit ' I Wanna Hold Your Hand ' .

Moon Landing

Jan 30, 1966

Russia made its first safe moon landing

Home Run

May 14, 1967

Mickey Mantle hit his 500th Home Run to win the game for the New York Yankees

Rod Laver

Dec 1, 1969

Rod Laver was the frst and only man to win Four Grand Slams in a single calendar year.