Happy 60th Birthday!: The Most Interesting & Fun Facts About the Year You Were Born (1964 USA Edition)

By Bill Rendly

Let's go back in time and look at the big events and changes in culture that made this year so important. This interesting book takes you on a trip through history as it talks about the Civil Rights Movement and its important achievements, like getting the Civil Rights Act passed. Watch the British Invasion and the rise of bands like The Who, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones. They changed popular music forever. Take a deep dive into the exciting world of art that has been changed by artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein's groundbreaking work in Pop Art. This book gives a thorough and interesting look at this important year, covering everything from progress in space research to the changing fashion styles of mod culture. With beautiful pictures and interesting stories, this book captures the spirit and meaning of 1964, helping readers better understand how it has changed our society and how we remember it.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Oakridge Press
• Release date: Nov 21, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223515692

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Happy 60th Birthday!

The Most Interesting & Fun Facts About the Year You Were Born (1964 USA Edition)

BILL RENDLY

Copyright © 2023 by Bill Rendly

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Contents

The World in 1964

United States in 1964

Global Events in 1964

Regional Events in 1964

Cultural and Artistic Milestones in 1964

Scientific and Technological Breakthroughs in 1964

Social and Societal Changes in 1964

Sports Achievements and Milestones in 1964

Entertainment and Artistic Expressions in 1964

Reflections on the Significance of 1964

PREFACE

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Greetings from Happy 60th Birthday!: The Most Interesting & Fun Facts About the Year You Were Born (1964 USA Edition) ! This book is a celebration of the big event of getting sixty years old and a look back at the interesting things that happened in the year you were born. It's a trip through time that takes you back to 1964 in the United States and shows you the most interesting and fun things from that year. Come with us as we learn about the history, culture, and society of this interesting time period.

We will look at the important events and accomplishments that made 1964 what it was, chapter by chapter. If you read our first part, The World in 1964, you will get a full picture of the world at that time. We will talk about the past events that changed the world, such as changes in politics, big news stories, and the effects of