Historical Events of the 1960s By sidneyimbun Sep 26, 1960 The TV debate: Nixon v. Kennedy Aug 13, 1961 The Berlin Wall Dec 22, 1961 Australian doctor identifies Thalidomide link to birth defects No definite date. Jul 22, 1962 Australia's Involevement in the Vietnam War No definite date. Oct 18, 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis Aug 28, 1963 March on Washington Nov 22, 1963 JFK Assassination Jan 30, 1965 Bloody Sunday Dec 17, 1967 Prime Minister Harold Holt disappeared presumed drowned Jan 30, 1968 The Tet Offensive Apr 4, 1968 Martin Luther King Jun 10, 1968 Australia wins the 1968 Rugby League World Cup when it beats France (20–2) in the final at the SCG. Jul 20, 1969 Moon Landing