WELCOME to another trip through time courtesy of the Powys County Times.
Today we spend some time in 1964 when the island of Malta obtained independence from the United Kingdom, and the Warren Commission, the first official investigation of the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy, submitted its written report.
1964 was the year the Beatles came to America, Cassius Clay became Muhammad Ali, and three civil rights workers were murdered in Mississippi.
Humans were making strides toward space travel beyond the Earth’s orbit, and Tokyo hosted the 18th Summer Olympics.
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Race Riots gripped big American cities and the the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law.
The UK had a general election and the Labour Party defeated the Conservatives and Harold Wilson becomes Prime Minister, having gained a majority of five seats.
The last execution in Britain took place in August and the death penalty was set to be officially abolished before the end of next year, with the number of executions having gradually fallen during the decade.
Meanwhile life in Powys continued as ever. We begin with a picture of students enjoying a geography lesson at Llanfair Caereinion High School in 1964.
Next we share a picture of Hyssington Guides and drop in on Anchor Pony Show in 1964.
Then we have Don Griffiths' picture of attendees at the Newtown & District Automobile Club Annual Dinner Dance in 1964. Picture by Don Griffiths.
The main picture here is a cracker from the Newtown Donkey Derby of 1964. This event remains part of Newtown folklore and while it is unlikely it would ever return in its past format it would be wonderful to see donkeys once again grace the green spaces of the town on carnival day.
Our next picture is of Castle Caereinion Church fete 1964. Are you this little girl? Get in touch and let us know.
Next we share a picture of recovery work after a fire at Tanhouse Farm, Sarn in 1964.
Were you among those to help out? We head to Llanidloes for the 1964 mayor making for our next picture.
Finally we share Welshpool School Sports Day memories from 1964. How many of these young faces still local to Powys?
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