String Quartet No. 8 by Shostakovich

String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110 by Shostakovich is from 1960. It is known for its dark and intense second movement.

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys

Pet Sounds is from 1966. The album is baroque pop, psychedelic pop, and psychedelic rock. By The Beach Boys, the album is known for its harmonies, sound effects, and various instruments. "Wouldn't It Be Nice" is one of the most popular songs on the album. Today, Pet Sounds is considered one of the best albums ever made.

The Rolling Stones formed in 1962

The Rolling Stones formed in England in 1962. Their most known 60s album is their 1969 Let It Bleed. They were one of the most popular bands in the 1960s.

Metropolitan Opera House opens

The Metropolitan Opera House opened at its current location in 1966 in Manhattan, New York, at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The first opera to be performed was Samuel Barber's Antony and Cleopatra.

The Beach Boys formed in 1961

The Beach Boys formed in the United States in 1961. Their most known album is their 1966 Pet Sounds. They were one of the most popular bands in the 1960s.

The Beatles formed in 1960

The Beatles formed in England in 1960. They remained active as a band until 1970. The Beatles are considered one of the best bands ever in music.

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is from 1967. The album is baroque pop, psychedelic pop, and psychedelic rock. It is known for one of The Beatles' best songs "A Day in the Life". Other songs that are popular are "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" and "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!". Today, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is considered one of the best albums ever made.

Woodstock Festival

Woodstock was a 1969 music festival that ran from August 15th to August 18th. It was held in the town of Bethel, New York. The festival drew a crowd of over 400,000 people. Over 30 music acts performed. Some of them are Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Santana, and The Who. The first act to perform on August 15th was was Richie Havens. The last act to perform on the morning of August 18th was Jimi Hendrix.

Beatlemania

Beatlemania is a mid 1960s term that was used to describe the fan frenzy of The Beatles in their early years. Beatlemania was in the United States when they arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport on February 7th, 1964.

British Invasion

The British Invasion happened in the mid 1960s when music artists from the United Kingdom became popular in the United States and world. Some of the artists are Herman's Hermits, The Animals, The Beatles, The Kinks, The Moody Blues, The Rolling Stones, The Troggs, The Who, and The Zombies.