What happen in 1960?

Answer 1

Many European colonies gained their independence (Togo, Cameroun, Congo, Somalia, etc.)

France tested its first atom bomb.

Fidel Casrto signed an agreement with the Soviet leaders: he got credit, the Soviet Union bought Cuban sugar.

Soviet missiles bring down an American spy plane, the American pilot was arrested by the Soviet authorities. Khruschev started a quarrel with Eisenhower. The Soviet Union wanted to have an increasing influence in the Carribean - the US insisted on maintaining the Monroe Doctrine.

Fidel Castro threatens to seize all American-owned property in Cuba.

Sharpewille massarce in South Africa (authorities/police killing 70 black protesters)

Answer 2

the Vietnam War.

the president died.

cameras were invented.

there were no more rationing.

Answer 3

1960 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

Answer 4

gahndi was born.....