The 1960's

frankie1star

Could anyone help me with memories of the 1960's please,

I have:-
the mini
twiggy
woodstock
mods
rockers
psychedlia
mini dress

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200,000 people march on Washington for civil rights and hear Dr. Martin Luther King deliver his I Have A Dream speech. Two months President John F Kennedy is assassinated.

In the UK, history is made as London hosts the first ever Notting Hill Carnival originally held in several halls as a showcase for Caribbean talent.

Bob Marley and the Wailers form and begin recording. Their first track 'Simmer Down' becomes a huge hit in Jamaica.

Little Stevie Wonder records his first number one at the age of 12. He goes on to win 20 Grammies in his career.

Dr Martin Luther King is shot dead on April 4 1968,. His death sparks riots in more than a hundred US cities. James Earl Ray was convicted of his murder.

In the UK and the new race relations act comes in to force making it illegal to refuse housing, employment and public service to people because of their ethnic background.

frankie1star

oh and i forgot the Beatles