Discover nine overlooked news events from the dynamic 1960s, each leaving a unique mark on history:

#1 Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak (1965): A devastating tornado spree struck the Midwest and Southeastern United States, lasting 16 hours, claiming 266 lives, and causing $1.2 billion in damages.

#2 Air Force Pilot Rescue (1968): Lieutenant James P. Fleming heroically saved a Special Forces team under enemy fire in South Vietnam, earning the Medal of Honor.

#3 Alaska Earthquake & Tsunami (1964): A colossal quake, measuring 9.2, triggered tsunamis, claiming 131 lives and causing widespread devastation.

#4 The Pueblo Incident (1968): North Korea captured the USS Pueblo, leading to a diplomatic ordeal before the crew's release.

#5 New York Mid-Air Collision (1960): A snowy morning collision between two airliners over NYC claimed 134 lives, devastating neighborhoods.

#6 U.S. Drops Bombs Over Spain (1966): A B-52 accident dropped nuclear bombs in Spain, contaminating areas and causing diplomatic fallout.

#7 Bob Dylan's Ed Sullivan Show Walkout (1963): Dylan's principled departure over song censorship sparked media attention, enhancing his image.

#8 U.S. Intervention in Dominican Republic (1965): President Johnson deployed troops to quell unrest and prevent communist influence.

#9 Neil Armstrong's Narrow Escape (1968): Armstrong's near-fatal crash during a training exercise underscored the risks of space exploration.

00:00 Intro
00:12 Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak
01:22 Air Force Pilot Rescue
02:43 Alaska Earthquake & Tsunami
04:09 The Pueblo Incident
05:28 New York Mid-Air Collision
06:57 U.S. Drops Bombs Over Spain
08:25 Bob Dylan's Ed Sullivan Show Walkout
09:56 U.S. Intervention in Dominican Republic
11:41 Neil Armstrong's Escape

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