1960’s

Barbie Doll
Introduced by Mattel in March 1959, the Barbie® doll caused a sensation by providing young girls a teenage fashion doll with a large and stylish wardrobe. By 1963, sales had reached 5 million dolls and 25 million fashions.

The Beatles
"The Beatles"! debuted on U.S. TV February 9, 1964. Charming and exuberant, they captivated the nation. Their creativity helped revolutionize rock 'n' roll, moving it to a more artistically ambitious musical form.

Ford Mustang
Introduced April 1964, the Mustang's sporty styling, economic value, and long list of options appealed to men and women of all ages. Some 22,000 orders were taken the first day, and one million were produced in less than 24 months.

Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers were the preeminent professional football team of the'60s. They won five National Football League (NFL) championships between 1961 and 1967, as well as the first two Super Bowl games.

"I Have a Dream"
On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech to some 250,000 supporters in Washington, D.C. He eloquently described his faith in equality, justice, and freedom for all.

The Integrated Circuit
Independently invented by Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce, the integrated circuit was first available commercially in 1961. It led to smaller, inexpensive, mass-produced electronic circuits, revolutionizing the computer industry.

Lasers
Lasers can provide light in a narrow beam of high intensity and pure color. They were first operated in 1960 and revolutionized technologies from communications to surgery and led to everyday items like CD players.

Man Walks on the Moon
President John F. Kennedy's 1961 commitment to put a man on the moon was fulfilled July 20, 1969, when the lunar module Eagle landed on the surface of the moon, and astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the lunar soil.

The Peace Corps
Established by President Kennedy in 1961, the Peace Corps promotes world peace and cross-cultural understanding. Today, more than 7,000 volunteers in 80 countries help with education, health, agriculture, and the environment.

Peace Symbol
The peace symbol's design combines two flag signals, one for N and one for D, to represent Nuclear Disarmament. Adopted by anti-war protesters in the '60s, the symbol eventually became a universal sign of peace and love.

Roger Maris, 61 in '61
In 1961, Roger Maris"! of the New York Yankees"! hit 61 home runs, setting a new Major League Baseball record, breaking the previous mark of 60 set in 1927.

Star Trek
Created by Gene Roddenberry, the Star Trek"! TV series debuted in 1966. Captain James T. Kirk, Mr. Spock, and the other members of the Starship Enterprise ultimately earned cult status that mushroomed into international popularity.

Super Bowl I
The first championship game between the American Football League and the National Football League was January 15, 1967. Later dubbed the Super Bowl, the NFL's Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was the longest military conflict in U.S. history. The hostilities in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia claimed the lives of more than 58,000 Americans. Another 304,000 were wounded.

Woodstock
From August 15 to 18, 1969, approximately 500,000 people gathered for the Woodstock Music and Art Fair. This festival of peace and music celebrated the best of the '60s youth culture and came to symbolize a generation.