1960's facts and things By facebooker_1368206005 Period: Jan 1, 1960 to Dec 31, 1960 History Jan 5, 1960 Government Alberta became a symbol of Canadian nationalisom. Mar 8, 1960 Economy Recovered from 1930. May 28, 1960 War/Military We (Canadian army) were in Vietnam. Jul 28, 1960 Technology Small bomb detcons by 1965. Sep 28, 1960 Race issues Still very racist.