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Decade - 1960s
The 1960s was the decade that started on January 1, 1960, and ended on December 31, 1969. The most notable events in the 1960s include the Nigerian Civil War (1967) and the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy (1963).
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What did woman wear in the 1960s?
1960-1962 - At this time, there was a carry over from the 50's, including the "bouffant" look. A "bouffant" look is a dress where the top part is tight and the skirt of the dress puffs out. The popular hairstyle was a beehive, where they tease their hair and piled it high on their head. Another look during this time was the beatnik. The beat look included black berets, black slacks (tight for women) and dark glasses. Women wore float shoes while men wore sandals. Women wore dark eye makeup. 1963 - Cardin designed the Beatles suits which became popular for men. The suit had a single breasted collarless jacket and slim pants. Mary Quant started her own label, and is responsible for designing mini skirts, colored tights, and wet look vinyl fashions. 1964 - Space age clothing starts to become popular. Different materials were used such as discs of metal or plastic linked together with wire. Leather is also used. Metallic or neon colors were involved. 1965 - Mini skirts become much shorter. Op art becomes more popular. Optic trick using contrasting colors with black and white to make a sort of optical illusion. 1966 - Psychedelic clothing is now a hit. Colors (acid colors) are brighter and bolder. Men begin to dress "fancy". 1967 - Ethnic fashions begins to spread. The ethnic look is clothing picked up from other cultures. The Oriental look and the African/Middle Eastern looks were both port of the ethnic fashion. 1968-1969 - Skirts begin to lengthen out, along with hair. The "Hippie look" is now popular. The women wore long floor length dresses and skirts called maxies. Men continued to grow their hair longer. Hippies decorated everything, including painting their bodies.
Hot pants (extremely short shorts)
Mini skirts
No hats or gloves for day wear
Space age fashions in vinyl and other synthetics
Bold, solid color contrasts from the Op Art and Pop Art movements, commonly
called Mod fashions
Preppy fashions for upper class youth: Madras plaids, oversize hairy sweaters,
painstakingly matched accessories
Which of these measures did JFK succeed in passing?
urban renewal
A space program
A higher minimum wage
What are some famous African-American singers in the 1930's?
Some famous jazz/blues singers from the 1930's are
- Bessie Smith
- Billie Holiday
- Fats Waller
- Cab Calloway
- Jelly Roll Morton
- Gertrude "Ma" Rainey ...... and
- Louis Armstrong
How did people make car payments in the 1960s?
By going to work. :)
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People in the 1960s (before the internet) paid bills by sending checks through the mail or going to the places that they owed money to and paying in person.
Who were the female singers of the sixties?
Supremes, Sherrells, Bobbie Gentry, Barbara Streisand, Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight, Petula Clark, Mary Hopkin, Cass Elliot, Judy Collins, Joanie Mitchell, Joan Baez, Janice Joplin.
What is the baddest gang in the us?
the worlds most dangerous band as voted by kerrang is avenged sevenfold
When they first came through, Guns n Roses were reckoned to be the World's Most Dangerous Band. I've also heard Rose Tattoo referred to as that.
When did shops close in the 1960's?
I have no idea but probably really nice candy stores, unfashionable clothes shops etc.
Who was the infamous governor of Alabama in the mid 60's?
John Malcolm Patterson (born September 21, 1921 in Goldville, Alabama) succeeded James E. Folsom Sr. as the forty-fourth Governor of Alabama, serving between January 19, 1959 and January 14, 1963.
Following the end of Patterson's term as Governor, George Wallace (born August 25, 1919 in Clio, Alabama; died September 13, 1998 in Montgomery, Alabama) became the forty-fifth Governor of Alabama, serving between January 14, 1963 and January 16, 1967.
How much did phones cost in the 1960s not phone covers?
200 dollars! It's an amazing price to what you pay now.
What was the status of black Americans in the 1960s?
if you consider cold blooded hanging, not being able to attend your school of choice, not being allowed to enter into certain buildings through the front door, being burned out of your home or church, not receiving proper medical attention when needed, being passed up on jobs not because you were not qualified but because you were black , then yes.
What were the superstitions of the 1960's?
Many of the superstitions around during the 1960's were the same that are around today. People believed that breaking a mirror would lead to seven years bad luck. They also felt that if they stepped on a crack in the sidewalk, they would be responsible for their mother's broken back. They threw salt over their left shoulders and stayed away from black cats.
Who were some famous comedians in the 1960s?
Comedians I remember from the 50s and 60s are:
- George Burns & Gracie Allen
- Jack Benny
- Milton Berle
- Sid Caesar
- Henny Youngman
- George Gobel
- Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis
- Lucy & Desi
- Steve Allen
- Groucho Marx
- Alan King
- Wally Cox
- Frank Gorshen
- Rich Little
- Jerry Stiller & Ann Mera
- George Carlin
- The Smothers Brothers
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh In
What time did the Alaska 1964 earthquake start?
The well know earthquake in Alaska was in 1964, and became known as the Great Alaska Earthquake. It occurred on Friday, March 27, 1964. See link below for more information.
What are the 3P's That explains the cultural upheavals in the 1960?
The three P's of the 1960's are Population, Protest, and Prosperity.
The program that sent Americans overseas to work on developmental projects was the?
The Peace Corps is a United States volunteer program intending to aid in developmental projects and infrastructure establishment in foreign countries. It was established on March 1, 1961 by President John F. Kennedy.
Who were two presidents in the 1960s?
Techniclly 4.
Dwight Eisenhower wasn't out of office "officailly" until 1961
But the real ones were JFK from 1960[techniclly 61] to his assasination in November of 1963. Then there was LBJ from November 22, 1963 when JFK was assassinated until 1968 [techniclly 1969] and then Nixon. Yippee. hewasn't out of office until the 70's
