The 1960s (also called the '60s ) was the decade that began on January 1, 1960 and ended on December 31, 1969. It is distinct from the decade known as the 197th decade which began on January 1, 1961 and ended on December 31, 1970. Many things happened in the sixties, including the Space Race , the Civil Rights Movement , and the Vietnam War .
The 1960s term also refers to an era more often called the Sixties . This was a set of cultural and political trends around the globe. This "cultural decade" is loosely defined as beginning around 1963 and ending around 1974. [1] [2]
The social revolution of the 1960s was part of a wider counterculture . Old ways were changed, new ways taken up. Typical was the introduction of the birth control pill , and its effect on sexual activity , widespread use of certain drugs and a general disrespect for traditional ways.
Pop art also started in the 1960s.