1960s

  • Elvis Presley plays an acoustic guitar with a white towel draped around his neck.

    15 Actors Who Stole Hearts And Minds In The 1960s

    The 1960s were a golden age of Hollywood charm, when movie screens and television sets were filled with faces that…

    The 1960s were a golden age of Hollywood charm, when movie screens and television sets were filled with faces that defined an era. From magnetic leading men to radiant starlets, these actors captured the imagination of audiences worldwide and became…

  • A sliced pâté en croûte next to a tray of deviled eggs topped with pickled onions, mustard seeds, and dill.

    15 Holiday Foods From The 1960s-1970s That Get Unwarranted Hype

    Holiday tables in the 1960s and 1970s were filled with dishes that were meant to impress but often missed the…

    Holiday tables in the 1960s and 1970s were filled with dishes that were meant to impress but often missed the mark. Between gelatin molds, questionable flavor combinations, and an obsession with convenience foods, many holiday classics were more about appearance…

  • A young boy in a patterned sweater smiles as he opens a Christmas present containing a red toy car.

    15 Money Lessons Kids Learned Growing Up in the 1960s

    Discover 15 money lessons kids learned growing up in the 1960s, from saving spare change and earning allowances to understanding the value of a dollar.

    Discover 15 money lessons kids learned growing up in the 1960s, from saving spare change and earning allowances to understanding the value of a dollar.

  • A pink Hot Wheels Volkswagen Beach Bomb toy van with a yellow surfboard attached to the back, displayed on an orange track with the text “$175,000” overlaid below.
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    15 Flashy Collectibles From the 1960s That are Cash Cows

    If you were a kid during the 1960s these are bound to resonate on one level or another. It’s such…

    If you were a kid during the 1960s these are bound to resonate on one level or another. It’s such fun to search after collectibles from the eras that played significant roles in your life story. Some of these flashy…

  • Vintage Sony Trinitron television with a wood-grain frame, showing static on the screen and featuring analog channel and volume dials.

    12 Electronics from the 1960s Were the Showoffs of the Decade

    The decade of the 1960s was marked by more than rock ‘n’ roll, as well as the Vietnam War. It…

    The decade of the 1960s was marked by more than rock ‘n’ roll, as well as the Vietnam War. It was also the birthplace of cutting-edge electronics that defined a whole generation. If you then fast-forward about 65 years, these…

  • Four people raise their crystal glasses in a toast around a dinner table.

    15 Unwritten Rules Every 1960s Dinner Guest Was Expected to Follow

    These unwritten dinner guest rules shaped 1960s gatherings, from hostess gifts to table manners and after-dinner coffee.

    These unwritten dinner guest rules shaped 1960s gatherings, from hostess gifts to table manners and after-dinner coffee.

  • Two children play catch in a suburban front yard while another child rides a bicycle nearby and an adult works in a garage.
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    15 Things That Made Suburban Homes Appealing in the 1960s

    In the 1960s, suburban living became a dream for many American families. After years of economic growth following World War…

    In the 1960s, suburban living became a dream for many American families. After years of economic growth following World War II, a lot of people wanted to leave crowded cities…

  • Two decorative floral plates hang on a wall next to a mid-century starburst wall clock.

    15 Things that Hung on the Walls of American Homes in the 1960s

    Home walls often told the story of the people who lived there. From framed family portraits to wooden plaques, wall…

    Home walls often told the story of the people who lived there. From framed family portraits to wooden plaques, wall decorations in the 1960s reflected a mix of postwar optimism…

  • A woman in a pointed witch hat stands in a room decorated with paper bats and streamers at a party.

    15 Vintage Photos of 1960s Halloween Moments

    Halloween in the 1960s hit different. The vibes were light and the capacity for self expression was running amok like…

    Halloween in the 1960s hit different. The vibes were light and the capacity for self expression was running amok like it hadn’t before. People were really out there on their…

  • Four children playing jump rope in front of suburban houses.
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    15 Christmas Gifts Under $5 From the 1960s

    Christmas shopping in the 1960s looked very different from what we know today. Department-store catalogs, neighborhood toy shops, and drugstores…

    Christmas shopping in the 1960s looked very different from what we know today. Department-store catalogs, neighborhood toy shops, and drugstores were packed with affordable gifts that could make a child’s…

  • Joan Rivers smiling while gesturing during a television appearance.

    15 Comedians From the Swinging Sixties Who Pushed It

    The ’60s were a turning point in comedy. Performers started up with their push beyond punchlines and merely accepting satire.…

    The ’60s were a turning point in comedy. Performers started up with their push beyond punchlines and merely accepting satire. This era would end up producing comedians who didn’t just…

  • A pair of black and white saddle shoes with white laces and red soles.
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    15 Shoes That Defined American Women’s Fashion in the 60s

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    Check out 15 Shoes That Defined American Women’s Fashion in the 1960s

  • Creamy dip served inside a hollowed-out loaf of bread, surrounded by bread chunks for dipping.

    13 Dishes From the 1960s That Stole the Show

    The 1960s were a golden time for flashy dining. People were popping out, and they were popping out for grandiose…

    The 1960s were a golden time for flashy dining. People were popping out, and they were popping out for grandiose dinner parties at that. Here are some of those 13…

  • A side-by-side view showing a container of Tang instant breakfast drink and a Polaroid Swinger Model 20 camera.

    14 Classic 1960s Products That Illustrate an Era

    Whether you were busy sketching up all kinds of wild Etch A Sketch doodles or pouring yourself a glass of…

    Whether you were busy sketching up all kinds of wild Etch A Sketch doodles or pouring yourself a glass of the finest Tang, the 1960s had a whole lot of…

  • A split image showing a man in a dark coat standing in front of the Statue of Liberty and a woman in a dress and cardigan standing next to a car.

    15 Vintage Photos That Capture 1963

    1963 stands as one of those vivid turning points in American history and culture. It felt like the ’50s in…

    1963 stands as one of those vivid turning points in American history and culture. It felt like the ’50s in plenty of parts of the country, with its crew cuts…

  • A man in a cowboy hat stands next to a tanker truck holding a small dog.
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    15 Blue-Collar Careers That Paid Well in the 1960s

    The 1960s were a remarkable decade for many American blue-collar workers. For workers, a blue-collar career could provide a solid…

    The 1960s were a remarkable decade for many American blue-collar workers. For workers, a blue-collar career could provide a solid paycheck and a path toward homeownership and family stability. Average…

  • Vintage glass bottle of household ammonia with a label featuring a small house illustration and the text “Cleans, Deodorizes, Brightens.”

    16 Items Found Inside a 1960s Medicine Cabinet

    During the 1960s, the First-aid kit was present in nearly every American bathroom. Behind a mirrored door above the sink,…

    During the 1960s, the First-aid kit was present in nearly every American bathroom. Behind a mirrored door above the sink, it held everyday essentials, from glass bottles of antiseptic to…

  • A woman with a short, layered light brown pixie haircut wears a yellow sleeveless top and pearl stud earrings.
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    18 Gorgeous Hairstyles That Defined American Life in the 1960s

    Check out 18 Gorgeous Hairstyles That Defined American Life in the 1960s

    Check out 18 Gorgeous Hairstyles That Defined American Life in the 1960s