1960 – 1969

1960s

1. May 30, 1961
   Rafael Trujillo is assassinated outside Ciudad Trujillo

   On 30 May 1961 a group of conspirators ambush Trujillo's car outside the capital, now Santo Domingo. The regime holds on for months under his son Ramfis, and the CIA's part in supplying weapons is disputed.

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2. November 18, 1965
   Vatican II's Dei Verbum calls for wide access to Scripture

   On 18 November 1965 Paul VI promulgates Dei Verbum, Vatican II's constitution on divine revelation. It asks that easy access to Scripture be given to all the faithful and supports translations into many languages.

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3. July 20, 1969
   Apollo 11 lands on the Moon

   Armstrong and Aldrin become the first humans on the lunar surface.

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