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The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States. It has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all U.S. federal cou…
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The 1960s
Explore 2767 historical events from 1960–1969.
1967
American musician Jimi Hendrix burned his guitar on stage at the end of a performance at the Monterey International Pop
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential guitarists of all time. He was in…
American musician Jimi Hendrix burned his guitar on stage at the end of a performance at the Monterey International Pop
1967
More than an estimated 400 million people viewed Our World, the first live international satellite television production
Our World was the first live multinational multi-satellite television production. National broadcasters from fourteen countries around the world, coordinated by the European Broadc…
More than an estimated 400 million people viewed Our World, the first live international satellite television production
1967
Actress Jayne Mansfield (pictured), her boyfriend Sam Brody, and their driver were killed in a car accident outside of N
Jayne Mansfield was an American actress, Playboy Playmate, and singer. Mansfield was a sex symbol of the 1950s and early 1960s, and was known for her numerous publicity stunts, her…
Actress Jayne Mansfield (pictured), her boyfriend Sam Brody, and their driver were killed in a car accident outside of N
1967
During a speech in Montreal, French president Charles de Gaulle (pictured) declared "Long live free Quebec!", a…
Montreal is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest in Canada, and the eighth-largest in North America. Founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, or "City of Mary", it…
During a speech in Montreal, French president Charles de Gaulle (pictured) declared "Long live free Quebec!", a…
1966
60 years ago
Aeroflot Flight 2723 crashes into the Caspian Sea off the Absheron Peninsula, killing 33 people
Aeroflot Flight 2723 was a Soviet domestic passenger flight from Bina International Airport to Makhachkala Airport. On 23 April 1966 the Ilyushin Il-14 operating the route ditched …
Aeroflot Flight 2723 crashes into the Caspian Sea off the Absheron Peninsula, killing 33 people
1966
60 years ago
Explorer program: Explorer 32 launches
The Explorers Program is a NASA exploration program that provides flight opportunities for physics, geophysics, heliophysics, and astrophysics investigations from space. Launched i…
Explorer program: Explorer 32 launches
1966
60 years ago
British Guiana gains independence, becoming Guyana
British Guiana was a British colony located on the northern coast of South America. Since 1966 it has been known as the independent nation of Guyana.
British Guiana gains independence, becoming Guyana
1966
60 years ago
The Vatican announces the abolition of the Index Librorum Prohibitorum ("index of prohibited books"), which was original
The Roman Curia comprises the administrative institutions of the Holy See. It is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the Vatican Curia.
The Vatican announces the abolition of the Index Librorum Prohibitorum ("index of prohibited books"), which was original
1966
60 years ago
Rastafari movement: Haile Selassie of Ethiopia visits Jamaica, an event now celebrated as Grounation Day
Rastafari is an Abrahamic religion that developed in Jamaica during the 1930s. It is classified as both a new religious movement and a social movement by scholars of religion. Ther…
Rastafari movement: Haile Selassie of Ethiopia visits Jamaica, an event now celebrated as Grounation Day
1966
60 years ago
France conducts its first nuclear weapon test in the Pacific, on Moruroa Atoll.
The France's 1966–1970 nuclear test series was a group of 22 nuclear tests conducted in 1966–1970. These tests followed the In Ekker series and preceded the 1971–1974 French nuclea…
France conducts its first nuclear weapon test in the Pacific, on Moruroa Atoll.
1966
60 years ago
Malawi becomes a republic, with Hastings Banda as its first President.
A republic, based on the Latin phrase res publica, is a state in which political power rests with the public (people), typically through their representatives—in contrast to a mona…
Malawi becomes a republic, with Hastings Banda as its first President.
1966
60 years ago
Jarle Vespestad, Norwegian drummer
Jarle Vespestad is a Norwegian jazz musician (percussion), the younger brother of jazz musician Liz Tove Vespestad, and a central member of Tord Gustavsen's projects.
Jarle Vespestad, Norwegian drummer
1966
60 years ago
Vikram, Indian actor and singer
Kennedy John Victor, known professionally as Chiyaan Vikram, is an Indian actor and playback singer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. One of the highest paid actors, he is a…
Vikram, Indian actor and singer
1966
60 years ago
American Flyers Airline Flight 280/D crashes on approach to Ardmore Municipal Airport in Ardmore, Oklahoma, killing 83
American Flyers Airline Flight 280/D was a flight operated on a U.S. Military Air Command contract from Monterey Regional Airport in California to Columbus Airport in Georgia, via …
American Flyers Airline Flight 280/D crashes on approach to Ardmore Municipal Airport in Ardmore, Oklahoma, killing 83
1966
60 years ago
The magnitude 5
The 1966 Tashkent earthquake occurred on 26 April in the Uzbek SSR. It had a moment magnitude of 5.2 with an epicenter in central Tashkent at a depth of 3–8 kilometers (1.9–5.0 mi)…
The magnitude 5
1966
60 years ago
A new government is formed in the Republic of the Congo, led by Ambroise Noumazalaye
The Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, the Congo Republic or simply Congo, is a country located on the western coast of Central Africa to the west of the Congo…
A new government is formed in the Republic of the Congo, led by Ambroise Noumazalaye
1966
60 years ago
Myra Hindley and Ian Brady are sentenced to life imprisonment for the Moors murders in England
The Moors murders were a series of child killings committed by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley in and around Manchester, England, between July 1963 and October 1965. The five victims – …
Myra Hindley and Ian Brady are sentenced to life imprisonment for the Moors murders in England
1966
60 years ago
The Chinese Communist Party issues the "May 16 Notice", marking the beginning of the Cultural Revolution
The Communist Party of China (CPC), commonly known as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), is the founding and ruling party of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Founded in 1921, …
The Chinese Communist Party issues the "May 16 Notice", marking the beginning of the Cultural Revolution
1966
60 years ago
Véronique Gens, French soprano and actress
Véronique Gens is a French operatic soprano. She has spent much of her career recording and performing Baroque music.
Véronique Gens, French soprano and actress
1966
60 years ago
Paul Reiffel, Australian cricketer and umpire
Paul Ronald Reiffel is an Australian cricket umpire and former cricketer who played in 35 Tests and 92 One Day Internationals (ODIs) from 1992 to 1999. He was part of Australia's v…
Paul Reiffel, Australian cricketer and umpire
1966
60 years ago
David Chalmers, Australian philosopher and academic
David John Chalmers is an Australian philosopher and cognitive scientist, specializing in philosophy of mind and philosophy of language. He is a professor of philosophy and neural …
David Chalmers, Australian philosopher and academic
1966
60 years ago
David Filo, American businessman, co-founded Yahoo!
David Robert Filo is an American billionaire businessman and the co-founder of Yahoo! with classmate Jerry Yang. His Filo Server Program, written in the C programming language, was…
David Filo, American businessman, co-founded Yahoo!
1966
60 years ago
The Ulster Volunteer Force declares war on the Irish Republican Army in Northern Ireland
The Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) is an Ulster loyalist paramilitary group based in Northern Ireland. Formed in 1965, it first emerged in 1966. Its first leader was Gusty Spence, a …
The Ulster Volunteer Force declares war on the Irish Republican Army in Northern Ireland