The 1960's

Today we delve into 1960. Strap in, 1960 is a wild start to a 10 year period!

1960 brought South Korea’s April Revolution massacre, South Africa’s Sharpeville massacre, and the most violent race riot in the history of Mississippi, everyone was hoping 1961 would be a little more chill. It wouldn’t. Come with us as we sift through some of the wilder aspects of the year 1961!

And now we have arrived in the year 1962 - what a year it was!! Cuban Missile Crisis, the Beatles first gig, th U.S. laded a craft on the moon... So many wild events, and today Weird History breaks it all down. Welcome to the year 1962!

What was the world really like in 1963? In the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Cold War escalated and the planet seemed divided between superpowers. Nuclear tensions were high, alliances were shifting, and global politics were changing fast. But everyday life didn’t stop. Hollywood headlines were buzzing, as Elliott Gould married superstar Barbra Streisand. On the football field, legend Jim Brown shattered the NFL single-season rushing record yet again. Meanwhile, beach culture exploded after Annette Funicello starred in the hit film 'Beach Party', helping turn the bikini into a pop-culture phenomenon. But beneath all the fun, the world was anything but calm... So, what was your most vivid memory of 1963?

As 1964 began, the world was still reeling from the shocking assassination of President John F. Kennedy—but history didn’t hit pause. In this episode of Weird History, we dive into the chaos, conflict, and surprising moments that defined one of the most turbulent years of the 20th century. From martial law in South Korea, explosive race riots in Harlem, to a dramatic coup in South Vietnam, 1964 was packed with events that changed the course of global history. But it wasn’t all turmoil—this was also the year Tim Horton's opened its very first location! England and France made bold plans for the Channel Tunnel, and a certain TV couple tied the knot.

1964 ended with major wins for civil rights and press freedom, but 1965 would change everything. From the rapid escalation of the Vietnam War, to the assassination of Malcolm X, to the rise of Ferdinand Marcos, the world was entering a more turbulent era. Meanwhile, The Rolling Stones would record their most famous song, Canada would choose a new flag and baseball would move indoors. In this episode of Weird History, we dive into the global events, pop culture, sports, entertainment and everything else about 1965 they didn't teach you in school.

1965 was a year marked by major changes in the world of politics, music, sports, technology and film... and 1966 would be just as transformative. India would elect its first female prime minister, baseball legend Sandy Koufax would retire at his peak, and The Beatles would make the groundbreaking decision to stop touring. At the same time, Major League Baseball welcomed its first African-American umpire, Ursula K. Le Guin released her debut novel, and Bruce Lee would storm onto the scene as Kato in The Green Hornet. In this episode of Weird History, we dive into the global events, pop culture, entertainment and everything else about 1966 that changed the world forever.

Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in the 1960s? Timeline is the Weird History channel's prestige documentary series that examines history, decade by decade and year by year, covering the people, news, culture, sports, and entertainment that defined the past and shaped the world we live in today. In this episode we look at 1967, the year Hyundai was born, Aretha Franklin recorded Respect, and a new board game called Battleship pitted friends against each other in full-on naval warfare.

Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in the 1960s? Timeline is the Weird History channel's prestige documentary series that examines history, decade by decade and year by year, covering the people, news, culture, sports, and entertainment that defined the past and shaped the world we live in today. In this episode we look at 1968, the year Martin Luther King was assassinated, George Foreman won Olympic Gold, and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood made its debut.

Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in the 1960s? Timeline is the Weird History channel's prestige documentary series that examines history, decade by decade and year by year, covering the people, news, culture, sports, and entertainment that defined the past and shaped the world we live in today. In this episode we look at 1969, the year The Beatles broke up, the Manson Family started claiming victims, and mankind landed on the moon.