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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 14h

This day in 1960s history:
October 11, 1961: Major Robert M. White pilots the X-15 to ≈217,000 ft, setting an altitude record and proving hypersonic/near-space flight capabilities—an essential milestone that helped pave the way for later space missions. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 1d

This day in 1960s history:
October 10, 1964: The 1964 Summer Olympics opened in Tokyo, marking Japan’s post-war return to the world stage and showcased live satellite broadcasts that brought the Games to a global TV audience and inspired a generation. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com

That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 2d

This day in 1960s history:
October 9, 1962: Uganda gained independence from the UK and joined the Commonwealth; Milton Obote became prime minister as the nation began self-rule. Marked by ceremonies and hopes for democratic development. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 3d

This day in 1960s history:
October 8, 1967: In Bolivia, revolutionary leader Che Guevara was captured by the army with CIA support after a clash near La Higuera. His death the next day cemented his place as a global icon of resistance. Discover more at that60spodcast.com

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 4d

This day in 1960s history:
October 7, 1963: President John F. Kennedy signed the ratification of the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, banning nuclear explosions in the atmosphere, outer space, and underwater — a major Cold War arms-control milestone. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 5d

This day in 1960s history:
October 6, 1966: Thousands gathered in San Francisco's Panhandle for the Love Pageant as California's LSD ban took effect — a counterculture event linked to the Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin, a precursor to the 1967 Human Be-In. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 6d

This day in 1960s history:
October 5, 1969: The groundbreaking sketch show Monty Python’s Flying Circus premiered on BBC One, launching the influential British comedy troupe to international prominence — a defining moment in TV comedy and pop culture. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 7d

This day in 1960s history:
October 4, 1968: NASA announced the upcoming Apollo 7 mission, the first crewed Apollo flight after the tragic Apollo 1 fire. Its success restored faith in the program and set the stage for the Moon landings. Discover more at that60spodcast.com

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 8d

This day in 1960s history:
October 3, 1965: President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 (the Hart–Celler Act) at the base of the Statue of Liberty, ending national-origins quotas and reshaping U.S. immigration policy. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 9d

This day in 1960s history:
October 2, 1960: Scientists isolated the first strain of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), an early detection of antibiotic-resistant staph that would grow into a major global public-health challenge. Discover more by visiting that60spodcast.com

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 10d

This day in 1960s history:
October 1, 1969: Beijing Subway begins trial operations to mark the 20th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China; the initial line opened for trial service, laying the groundwork for one of the world’s largest metro systems. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 11d

This day in 1960s history:
September 30, 1968: Boeing publicly rolled out the 747 “jumbo jet” in Everett, Washington, the first wide-bodied airliner, transforming long-distance travel and commercial aviation and ushering in the age of mass international air travel. For more, visit that60spodcast.com

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 12d

This day in 1960s history:
September 29, 1965: President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act, creating the NEA and NEH and launching major federal support for the arts and humanities. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 13d

This day in 1960s history:
September 28, 1964: Republican nominee Barry Goldwater publicly named Richard Nixon as his leading choice for Secretary of State among possible cabinet picks during the 1964 campaign, sparking debate among party moderates. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 14d

This day in 1960s history:
September 27, 1964: The Warren Commission released its report on President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, concluding that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, and its impact on U.S. history. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com. Please subscribe and follow us on social media.

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 15d

This day in 1960s history:
Sept. 26, 1960: The first televised U.S. presidential debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon changed politics — TV viewers favored Kennedy’s on-screen presence, showing how television shaped public perception. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 16d

This day in 1960s history:
September 25, 1965: Satchel Paige, at age 59, made a rare major-league appearance for the Kansas City Athletics, becoming the oldest player ever to appear in an MLB game, in a legendary late-career comeback. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 17d

This day in 1960s history:
September 24, 1960: The USS Enterprise (CVN-65), the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, was launched at Newport News, Virginia, marking a new era in naval power & carrier design. For more, visit that60spodcast.com. Please subscribe & follow us on social media

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 18d

This day in 1960s history:
September 23, 1962: Philharmonic Hall, Lincoln Center’s first unit, opens in NYC — the New York Philharmonic under Leonard Bernstein gives the inaugural concert, marking the public debut of the performing-arts complex. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 19d

This day in 1960s history:
September 22, 1964: The original Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof opened at the Imperial Theatre in New York, launching its long, influential run. Zero Mostel starred as Tevye; Jerome Robbins directed/choreographed. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 20d

This day in 1960s history:
September 21, 1964: The North American XB-70A, a Mach-3 prototype strategic bomber/research aircraft, made its maiden flight, marking a high point in 1960s high-speed aeronautical testing. A milestone in Cold War aerospace. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 21d

This day in 1960s history:
September 20, 1962: James Meredith attempted to register at the University of Mississippi and was blocked by Governor Ross Barnett, prompting federal intervention and becoming a key moment in the civil rights fight against segregation. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 22d

This day in 1960s history:
September 19–20, 1961: Betty and Barney Hill report an alleged UFO abduction—the first widely publicized alien abduction case. They later recounted the encounter under hypnosis, making it a landmark event in UFO lore. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 23d

This day in 1960s history:
September 18, 1960: The first Paralympic Games opened in Rome — originally staged as the Stoke Mandeville Games — athletes with disabilities competed at Olympic venues, launching the movement that became today’s Paralympics. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com

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That 60s Podcast @that60spodcast.bsky.social · 24d

This day in 1960s history:
September 17, 1962: NASA publicly introduced its second astronaut group — the "New Nine" (aka "Next Nine") — featuring Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell, and others who became central to the Gemini and Apollo programs. To see more, visit that60spodcast.com

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