The year 1966 found America at a crossroads, as the nation faced war abroad and turmoil at home. The Civil Rights Movement was reaching a climax, as tensions boiled over across the country. Meanwhile, the Vietnam War spurred protests all over the U.S. as thousands of young men were shipped acoss the glove to fight in a war many did not believe in.

Naturally, these major overarching events had an effect on the art of 1966, with film, television and music reflecting the era. The year delivered some of the greatest albums in history, as the Beatles, Bob Dylan and the Beach Boys each released masterpieces.

On TV, viewers were entertained by sci-fi adventures, a caped crusader, secret agents and a wide range of game shows. Fans also said goodbye to one of the most beloved sitcoms in television history, and they embraced two specials that have become holiday classics.

At the movies, it was a mixed bag, as filmmakers explored a wide array of cinematic styles. Michael Caine embodied the swingling sixties, while Carl Reiner led a Cold War comedy. Clint Eastwood proved he could be good and bad (but not so ugly), while Raquel Welch became a pinup for the ages thanks to her fur bikini.

Below is a list of the 66 Most '60s Things About 1966. It boasts a collection of the biggest, strangest and most eye-catching movements from an exceptional unique year. From art to inventions, politics to sports and fashion to snack foods, enjoy reading.

1, The Beatles "Taxman", "Eleanor Rigby", "Here, There and Everywhere", "Yellow Submarine", "Good Day Sunshine" and "Got to Get You Into My Life". The album, Revolver.

2, Batman

3. "Endless Summer"

4. The Beach Boys "Caroline, No", "Sloop John B", "Wouldn't It Be Nice", "God Only Knows". The album Pet Sounds.

5. The Black Panthers were founded

6. The Grinch Steals Christmas

7. Billie Jean King wins her first Wimledon

8. Doritos invade the snack food aisle

9. Bob Dylan cements his legacy with "Blonde on Blonde"

10. The Dick Van Dyke Show ends

11. Star Trek boldly goes where no other series has gone before

12. The Monkees invade everything

13. Alfie asks "What It's All About"

14. Walt Disney dies

15. Caesars Palace opens in Las Vegas

16. Muhammad Ali becomes a conscientious objector

17. Raquel Welch turns heads in "One Million Years B.C."

18. "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" perfects the spaghetti western

19. The Lovin' Spoonful bring "Summer to the City"

20. Twister takes its turn

21. The space race reaches new heights

22. Truman Capote Releases "In Cold Blood"

23. Cream delivers "Fresh Cream"

24. The NFL was born

25. Impalas, Mustangs, and Camper Buses rule the road

26. John Lennon says the Beatles are "More popular than Jesus"

27. Hollywood Squares for the win

28. The Rolling Stones shine on "Aftermath"

29. POW Jeremiah Denton blinks Morse Code

30. It's a Small World opens at Disneyland

31. The Cold War gets comedic in "The Russians are Coming, The Russians are Coming"

32. The Byrds get trippy with "Fifth Dimension"

33. Bob Dylan has a motorcycle accident..................Maybe

34. Movies embark on a "Fantastic Voyage"

35. Mickey Rooney's wife is murdered

36. Beatles play their final concert

37. AstroTurf arrives

38. Buffalo Springfield arrive with their self-titled album

39. Viewers choose to accept "Mission Impossible"

40. Acid tests get trippy

41. Celtics continue dynasty, win 8th NBA Championship

42. Simon & Garfunkel serve up "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme"

43. The Newlywed Game turns couples against each other

44. Fresca continues to be the diet soda craze

45. Lenny Bruce dies

46. "Our Man Flint" spawns Bond parodies

47. Racially charged riots

48. Ike & Tina Turner soar with "River Deep - Mountain High"

49. The Great Pumpkin becomes a Halloween tradition

50. Music influences fashion trends

51. Jack Nicklaus dominates golf

52. TV gets "super" with new super heroes such as Batman, The Green Hornet, Space Ghost, Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk and more

53. Texas Western makes history while winning the NCAA basketball title (first all black starting line-up to win championship)

54. The Kinks change their sound with "Face to Face"

55. Ronald Reagan elected Governor of California

56. The Church of Satan is established

57. Baltimore Orioles win the World Series

58. Miranda Rights were introduced

59. Wite-Out is released

60. Instant Oatmeal changes breakfast

61. Van Shoes debut

62. The Who reach America

63. More classic hits from '66 - "California Dreamin". "Reach Out I'll Be There", "These Boots Are Made For Walkin", "You Can't Hurry Love",
"When A Man Loves A Woman", "Wipe Out"

64. Montreal Canadiens continue their hockey supremacy

65. Go-to dance move -- The Shake

66. Thunderbirds become a cult hit