1960s Timeline

Latest Podcasts

Jul 21, 2023

Miss Brazil Named Miss Universe of 1963

July 21, 1963 - In Miami Beach last night, Miss Brazil — brunette Leda Vargas — was named Miss Universe of 1963. Radiant but poised after...

Dec 16, 2022

Brazilian “Bossa Nova” Dance Sweeps the Nation

Dec. 16, 1962 - A dance rhythm from Brazil known as the bossa nova may become the nation’s biggest ballroom favorite since the early days...

Oct 30, 2022

Oct. 30, 1962 - JFK Remarks to Brazilian War College

Oct. 30, 1962 - Here are President Kennedy’s remarks today to students and faculty members of the Brazilian War College. #JFK #brazil

Apr 3, 2022

President Kennedy Welcomes Brazilian President João Goulart to Washington

Apr. 3, 1962 - President João Goulart of Brazil arrived in Washington today for a state visit that the Kennedy Administration considers...

Sep 6, 2021

British Explorer Slain by Native Tribesmen in Brazil

Sept. 6, 1961 - Richard Mason, 30-year-old British explorer and member of the Royal Geographic Society, was slain by native tribesmen...

Aug 28, 2021

Castro Tells Brazil to Follow Cuba's Example

Aug. 28, 1961 - Cuban Premier Fidel Castro today urged Brazil to set up a guerrilla war against what he termed "reactionary militarists"...

Aug 11, 2021

Brazilian President Bans Bathing Suits in Beauty Contests as Part of "Moralizing" Campaign

Aug. 11, 1961 - President Janio Quadros (pictured with broom) banned bathing suits today in all Brazilian beauty contests. The decree...