1960s

Years

• 1960
• 1961
• 1962
• 1963
• 1964
• 1965
• 1966
• 1967
• 1968
• 1969

Notable Events

• The Earth Cold War rises to dangerous levels of hostilities, viewed by several major powers as a possible catalyst for World War III.
  • To keep a political edge, many nations fund extensive espionage programs.

• 1961 - Astronaut Yuri Gagarin becomes the first Human in space.

• January 27, 1967 - The "Outer Space Treaty" is signed by more than sixty Earth nations.

• July 20, 1969 - The human race lands on the Moon, taking the race's first steps on this extraterrestrial surface.

Timeline
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