Okay, 1963 and the Russians put the first woman into space, whilst the US put the first zip codes on envelopes and makes anything they can think of relating to Cuba illegal. Over in Vietnam, American-supported Diem's policies are proving so popular that monks take to burning themselves alive, but it's okay, because he's assasinated in a military coup shortly after. Not to be outdone, JFK gets himself killed, too, leaving Lyndon B Johnson (who's entire family's initials were LBJ. Including the dog.) to carry forward Kennedy's policies and advisors (like friendly McNamara).

Meanwhile, in Britain, the first episode of Doctor Who is shown.

1965 was a boring year. Probably gearing people up. Oh yeah, Singapore gained independence.

1965/1966 was the season Liverpool won another league title under Bill Shankly, reaching a UEFA Cup final - losing to Monchengladbach (I think) and started the ball rolling for...

The major love in with Russia.

Well, Azerbaijan. But who cares. England won the World Cup and the Sun rejoiced.
And would cram it down the throat of pretty much anyone who could speak English for the next 40 years or so.

Some ragheads didn't like some other semi ragheads. Bitchslapping ensued and people are still feeling sore.

And Concorde was unveiled towards the end of the year. Hurrah.

1967 sees Donald Campbell die while attempting a water speed record on Coniston Water.

Parliament of the United Kingdom decides to nationalize 90% of British steel industry.

Supertanker Torrey Canyon runs aground off Lands End, English Channel.
(ffs. I remember this !)

Harold Wilson announces that United Kingdom has decided to apply for EEC membership
(muppet)

British parliament decriminalizes homosexuality

In Gibraltar, only 44 out of 12.182 voters support union with Spain.

Mariner 5 probe flies by Venus

The Concorde is unveiled in Toulouse, France
(aarrgghh, I remember this too !)

It's 1969, OK?
All across the USA.
It's another year for me and you,
Another year with nothing to do.

Except, if you're Iggy Pop, in which case you and your merry band of Stooges will release your self-titled album and scare America with your peanut butter chucking antics.

And not so long ago in 1979, soviet forces invade Afghanistan, Mrs Thatcher becomes Great Britain's first female Prime Minister, an American Airlines DC10 crashes in Chichago shortly after takeoff, China invades Vietnam, and Skylab dies the same death as Mir did really.

And, MOST IMPORTANTLY, Nazi-modding begins and so do various stories of arms with the birth of Milko.

First you missed Star Wars. Then you miss my birth!

Fuck, he's made it worse and done 1979 too.

Alright then:

Darrell Porter had an RBI of 51 for the Kansas City Royals.