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HISTORY FACTS 1960s
The Beatles make their U.S. debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, on February 9, 1964.
HISTORY FACTS 1960s
The 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade arrive in Vietnam on March 8, 1965.
According to a 2015 study, less than half the world's cultures kiss romantically.
Roses are often associated with love and passion, coming in various colors such as red, symbolizing deep affection
Unconsciously, native English speakers say adjectives preceding nouns in a specific order: opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, and purpose. It's why saying "old green metal chairs" sounds normal, but "metal green old chairs" sounds weird.
Sunflowers are known for their vibrant yellow petals and represent adoration and loyalty
Viking men wore makeup.
HISTORY FACTS 1960s
Apollo astronauts Virgil Grissom, Edward White, and Roger Chaffee die during a simulated launch exercise on January 27, 1967.
HISTORY FACTS 1960s
Western movie hero John Wayne wins the 1969 Best Actor Oscar for his role in the movie True Grit beating now legendary actors Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, Dustin Hoffman, and Jon Voight.
HISTORY FACTS 1960s
The August 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair draws more than 450,000 people to Bethel, NY.
HISTORY FACTS 1970s
The Ohio National Guard opens fire on protesters at Kent State University, killing four and wounding nine on May 4, 1970.
Orchids are elegant flowers that symbolize beauty, love, and strength
Citizens of the Soviet Union began celebrating the defeat of Germany in World War II as soon as it was announced. Less than 24 hours later, the entire country was out of vodka.
Daisies are simple yet charming flowers that convey innocence and purity
The metal bit at the end of a pencil that holds the eraser in place is called a ferrule.
Paraskavedekatriaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th.
Lilies come in various types, with the white ones symbolizing purity and virtue
HISTORY FACTS 1970s
The Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries announces an embargo on oil exports to the United States on October 15, 1973.
HISTORY FACTS 1970s
Construction is completed on the Sears Tower (now the Willis Tower) in Chicago, IL, in 1973, and it becomes the tallest building in the world until surpassed by the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 1998.
HISTORY FACTS 1970s
President Richard M. Nixon resigns from office on August 8, 1974.
A “contronym” is a word that’s its own opposite. For example: if you seed the lawn you add seeds, but if you seed a tomato you remove them.
HISTORY FACTS 1970s
The last Americans (10 U.S. Marines) depart Vietnam on April 30, 1975.
Tulips are diverse in color and represent perfect love and grace
HISTORY FACTS 1970s
Michael Shaara's The Killer Angels, a novel about the Battle of Gettysburg, wins the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1975.
HISTORY FACTS 1970s
NASA's Viking 1 lands on Mars on July 20, 1976.
HISTORY FACTS 1970s
The miniseries Roots airs from January 23 to January 30, 1977. The series would earn 36 Emmy nominations and win 9.
HISTORY FACTS 1970s
The 1978 Tony Award for Best Musical is awarded to "Ain't Misbehavin'."
Hydrangeas are admired for their lush clusters and symbolize gratitude and understanding
Carnations have various meanings depending on their color, with red symbolizing love and white representing purity
Each year, 40,000 tons of space dust settles on the Earth.