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1965: The Year That Changed Everything – Space, War, and Riots

The World in 1965: History as We Lived It

Associated Press

1965 wasn't just another year. It was a seismic shift. From the first space rendezvous to the escalation of Vietnam, from the Watts riots to the death of Churchill, this year laid the groundwork for the modern world. Based on the Associated Press's 'The World in 1965: History as We Lived It,' this video takes you through the key events that shaped our present. Discover how the Great Society, civil rights battles, and Cold War tensions collided in a single, explosive year. If you want to understand today's crises, you need to understand 1965.