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POLITICS
Time’s Man of The Year 1966 was a generation: the man (and woman) of 25 and under:
« (…) never have the young been so assertive or so articulate, so well educated or so worldly»
Time Magazine, Friday, Jan. 06, 1967
Mrs Indira Ghandi, the world’s only woman head of state, was sworn in as Prime Minister. The West was fascinated by Mao Tsé-Tung. Portugal and Spain USA
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, MAN’S ACHIVEMENTS
The Russians became the first nation to land a spacecraft intact on the moon. ‘25 de Abril Bridge ’, over the river Tagus , was inaugurated on August 6, 1966.
SPORT, ENTERTAINMENT AND THE ARTS
Eusébio was considered one of the best footballers of all times. Portugal
In music, Ike and Tina Turner were number 1 in the USA
In the film industry, ‘Doctor Jivago’ lived its glory days; ‘Star Treck’, a classic science fiction television series, debuted its first episode and ‘A Man for all Seasons’ won the 1966 Oscar for Best Picture.
Shmul Yosel Agnon, from Israel, and Nelly Sachs, from Sweden, won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
What about you? What year were you born? Do you know what was going on then?
Why don't you join me in writing a text about the year you were born?
Together we may achieve a sort of 20th century history review.
These are some sites where you can get information about what was going on the year you were born.
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (XXXX year)
http://history1900s.about.com/library/weekly/aa050400a.htmhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nobel_laureates
http://www.songyear.com/
The oscars xxxx
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Ok! Here it goes.I too was born at home in Famalicão, in 1965. Unlike yours, my mother didn´t have a job, she was typical stay at home mum. On this very same year the former leader of the Black Muslims, Malcolm X, is shot and killed in New York City.The first commercial satellite, Early Bird, is launched into space by Nasa to transmit telephone and television signals.The "Sound of Music", starring Julie Andrews, is the top grossing film. The Beatles' "Rubber Soul" is released."Satisfaction" by Rolling Stones is a top hit.Sony introduces the "Betamax", a home video tape recorder.Nearly all of NBC's programs are now broadcast in colour.The Mary Quant designed Mini Skirt appears in London and will be the fashion statement of the 60's.
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And by the way, this was the Year of the Snake.People born in this year are deep. They say little and possess great wisdom. They have tremendous sympathy for others and try to help those less fortunate. Snake people tend to overdo, since they have doubts about other people's judgment and prefer to rely on themselves. They are determined in whatever they do and hate to fail. Although calm on the surface, they are intense and passionate.
I hope I did a positive contribute to your nice blog. I'll keep in touch.