1960 1969 Collection (#6)

Igor Stravinsky
15th September 1965: Russian born composer Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky (1882 - 1971) one of the most influential composers this century whose works include The Firebird and The Rite Of Spring

Dansette Gramophone
September 1960: A TRG-45 Dansette record player. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Highway construction
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Super-highway construction site. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

College couple
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: College couple with arms around each other, mid section, rear view. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Busy street
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Wide street crowded with cars. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Hula Dancers Dancing Honolulu Hawaii Palm Trees Na
UNITED STATES - Circa 1960s: Hula Dancers Dancing Honolulu Hawaii Palm Trees Natives Retro. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Halloween masks
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Group of Halloween masks on display. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Domino tiles
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Domino tiles. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Hep Cat
A cat walks past a sign pointing the way to the Cavern, birthplace of the Beatles in Liverpool. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Operation Prairie
October 1966: Five team members of F Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Regiment, US Army, wade through a waist-deep stream, roofed over by dense jungle, about 400 metres south of the de-militarized zone

Petra, the Alsatian dog from the B.B.Cs childrens programme, Blue Peter answering her fan mail. (Photo by John Pratt/Getty Images)

Oz Beatles Crowd
19th June 1964: Huge crowds surrounding The Beatles on tour down-under in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Gladesville Bridge
8th June 1962: The largest span concrete-arch bridge (1000ft concrete-arch span) being built over the Parramatta River at Gladesville in Sydney with British help. It was completed in 1964

1966 Le Mans 24 Hours: Piers Courage / Roy Pike, 8th position, leads Graham Hill / Brian Muir, retired, action
1966 Le Mans 24 Hours. Le Mans, France. 18th - 19th June 1966. Piers Courage/Roy Pike (Ferrari 275 GTB), 8th position, leads Graham Hill/Brian Muir (Ford GT40 MkII), retired, action

Worker checking the oil of a car

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Cannes Yachts
circa 1960: Luxury yachts moored in the harbour of the French seaside resort at Cannes. (Photo by Leonard G. Alsford/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

1960s tower blocks

Digital illustration of old fashioned red clock

Illustration of 1960s pop band on black and white television

Walworth Market
A bargain stall at Londons Walworth Road Market, known as the East End Market, which was replaced by an indoor market at the Elephant and Castle. (Photo by Chris Ware/Getty Images)

Carcassonne
circa 1960: The medieval walled city of Carcassonne in the Armagnac region. Built at the top of a hill, the city can only be entered by two fortified gates. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

Lundy Lighthouse
September 1969: The South Lighthouse on Lundy Island, Devon, with Marisco Castle in the background. (Photo by George W. Hales/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Castle In Languedoc
circa 1960: The castle of Foix in Languedoc. In early medieval times such castles were the seats of counts who were vassals of the Count of Toulouse. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

Belvoir Castle
circa 1964: Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire. (Photo by Chris Ware/Keystone/Getty Images)

Tower Of Belem
October 1969: The Tower of Belem in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, built in honour of the patron saint of Lisbon, St. Vincent, on the former anchorage site of the Grande Nau (a wooden man-of-war)

Azay-le-Rideau
The Chateau Azay-le-Rideau is one of the many elegant castles in Frances historic Loire Valley. The chateau is of the Renaissance style and was built between the end of the fourteenth century

Istanbul
circa 1960: Capital of Turkey, the old walled town of Istanbul on the Bosphorus River, looking towards the Golden Horn. It is the only city in the world to be built on two continents; Europe

University College
July 1968: St Johns College at Cambridge University. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Cottage By The Sea
circa 1960: A cottage by Malin Head, County Donegal. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Donegal Village
circa 1960: A County Donegal village. (Photo by Noel Habgood/Keystone/Getty Images)

Halewood Standstill
A car park, full to capacity, mainly with new Ford Anglias, at the Ford Motor Companys factory at Halewood, near Liverpool

Radiotelescope
15th January 1963: A radiotelescope in Nancay, France. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

First Live Transatlantic TV
23rd July 1962: The first transmission with six monitors to Europe of television programmes from America via the Telstar satellite. (Photo by Midge Aylward/Keystone/Getty Images)

New York Night Sky
April 1963: A view over New York at dusk from the Rockefeller Centre. The Empire State Building is on the left. (Photo by Gerry Cranham/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Constitution Hill
29th October 1963: A London couple promenading along Constitution Hill, London. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Swan And Cygnets
12th May 1963: A swan and five cygnets on a pond at Church Farm in Basildon on Thames. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

A B-66 Destroyer and F-105 Thunderchief aircraft bomb North Vietnam
June 14, 1966 - Flying under radar control with a B-66 Destroyer, Air Force F-105 Thunderchief pilots bomb a military target through low clouds over the southern panhandle of North Vietnam

Helicopter and soldier approaching target in Vietnam, circa 1965

An A3J Vigilante aircraft in flight over San Diego, California, 1961
November 29, 1961 - An A3J Vigilante aircraft of Heavy Attack Squadron 3 (VAH-3) in flight over San Diego area

Ex-USS Vincennes is towed out of San Diego Bay, California, by USS Kalmia, 1969
October 7, 1969 - Ex-USS Vincennes (CL-64) Is towed out of San Diego Bay, California, by USS Kalmia (ATA-184). Assisting are the harbor tugs Muskegon (YTB-763), alongside Vincennes

USS Turner Joy firing one of its Mark 42 gun mounts, Vietnam War, 1968
June 20, 1968 - USS Turner Joy (DD-951) firing one of its three 5/54 Mark 42 gun mounts (Mount 52) toward an enemy shore position in Vietnam

An A-4F Skyhawk on the steam catapult aboard USS Intrepid, Vietnam War, 1968
September 1968 - An A-4F Skyhawk attack plane is brought to the launching position on a steam catapult aboard USS Intrepid (CVS-11), during flight operations in the Gulf of Tonkin

An A-7 Corsair II flies toward targets in Vietnam, armed with bomb clusters, 1969
January 1969 - An A-7 Corsair II of Attack Squadron 37 (VA-37) flies toward targets in Vietnam. Hung in its wing racks are 250 pound bomb clusters

Men aboardUSS Ranger position a 2, 000 pound bomb under the wing of an A-1 Skyraider, 1965
March 1965 - In the South China Sea, men aboard USS Ranger position a 2, 000 pound bomb under the wing of an A-1 Skyraider

USS Yorktown surrounded by her escorts while en route to the United States, 1967
July 24, 1967 - USS Yorktown (CVS-10) surrounded by her escorts while en route to the United States after her 1966 Western Pacific cruise

USS Nashville (LPD-13), December 1969

A crewman snaps a photo of USS Elokomin during refueling with USS Little Rock
November 1, 1969 - One of the cruisers crewmen aboard USS Little Rock (CLG-4) snaps a photograph of USS Elokomin (AO-55), as the two ships steam side by side during underway refueling in

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The 1960s was a decade of dynamic change, cultural revolution, and significant historical events. From the War in Vietnam to iconic moments in music and fashion, this era left an indelible mark on society. In the midst of chaos and conflict, one phrase echoed through the air: "Search And Destroy. " The war raged on as brave soldiers fought for their country's cause. Meanwhile, Leonard Bernstein conducted symphonies that transcended time and space. His melodies resonated with audiences worldwide, leaving them captivated by his genius. Fashion took a bold turn with Biba Style dominating runways and streets alike. It represented freedom of expression and individuality like never before. Amidst all this turmoil, the USS Randolph sailed proudly at sea with two S2F airplanes perched on its catapults in 1962 – a symbol of American strength and military prowess. Fast forward to 1968 Le Mans 24 hours race where Pedro Rodriguez and Lucien Bianchi claimed victory after an intense pit stop and driver change action. Their triumph showcased determination amidst fierce competition. Literature enthusiasts were enthralled by Iris Murdoch's captivating storytelling that transported readers into vivid worlds filled with complex characters grappling with moral dilemmas. Across oceans, the QE2 majestically cruised through waves carrying passengers towards new adventures while offering luxury beyond imagination. Nature's grandeur unfolded at The Victoria Falls - a breathtaking spectacle that reminded humanity of Earth's awe-inspiring beauty even during tumultuous times. Back on land, Peter Lumsden led a pack of cars at the start line during the thrilling 1964 Le Mans 24 Hours race before retiring due to unforeseen circumstances – showcasing both triumphs and setbacks experienced within motorsport's high-stakes arena. And who could forget the timeless allure of a black & white 1969 Chevelle SS? This classic car embodied power, style, and rebellion against the status quo.