Episode 1961

In the 60s Cold War goes on at its fullest with the superpower nations carrying out their nuclear tests as a way to threaten their rivals. The Tsar Bomb is tested by the Soviets in the Arctic Ocean, the largest atomic bomb in history. What for, should I ask? 1961 just as it will be every year along this decade is full of interesting events. This time our headlines are: Bossa Nova helps bring the sound of Brazil to the world; The first man in space is breathtakingly thrilled at seeing the Earth from above; A couple from New Hampshire claims to have been abducted by a flying saucer; One of the most memorable songs in history is acknowledged by the American Film Institute; The Wall of Shame begins to be built in East Berlin. Are you ready for a new journey through the past? The Headline Man: You, traveling through time!