The 1960s was the decade that started on January 1, 1960, and ended on December 31, 1969.
It was the seventh decade of the 20th century.
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The Beatles, England |
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Buger King Ad, 1960s |
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Twiggy |
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The Surpremes |
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Marilyn Monroe, 1960s |
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Twiggy putting on her famous, iconic face |
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Dr. Martin Luther King |
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The Ronettes & Phil Spector |
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John F. Kenndy |
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Burberry Ad inspired by the 1960’s |
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The Rolling Stones |
Sixties Slang:
A Gas- A lot of fun, “I talked to her last night! She’s a gas!”
Ape- example, “When my folks saw my failing grade they went Ape”
Book – Leave the area, “It’s past my curfew I gotta book!”
Chick- A girl or woman
Dig- To understand- example, “I have this under control. You dig?”