You could say that the 1960s was a Technicolor revolution. Everything got brighter.While color TV existed in the 1950s, it was still relatively rare. Color films were around, but bringing color into everyday homes made everything feel brighter, bolder, and more alive.Getty ImagesGetty Imagesloading...Groovy 60s Threads and Far-Out FashionsThe fashions got funkier, er, groovier, than the greaser and teeny-bopper trends of the 50s, and the music got louder both with volume and messages as the youth of the day rallied for peace.RELATED:From Grungy to Groundbreaking: Reliving the 90s in Iconic PhotosGetty ImagesGetty Imagesloading...Tin can rollers were the '60s equivalent to a life hack.World-Changing EventsWhether you were wowing the boys in your mod skirt, protesting for peace, or even sampling a bit of the so-called psychedelic side of things, the 60s was an era defined by immense shifts in every aspect of modern life and culture.Getty ImagesGetty Imagesloading...Over 200,000 people gathered around the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC, where the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom ended with Martin Luther Kings I Have A Dream speech.RELATED:The Good, Bad and the Unforgettable: Iconic Photos of the 80sWhile the 50s might have been all about blending in, the 60s were about big sweeping changes and advancements. From the moon landing (that happened, right?) to the March on Washington and the threat of Cold War, if it happened in the 1960s, it wasnt quiet.Getty ImagesGetty Imagesloading...Ed Sullivan and the Beatles stopped for a photo just before their legendary appearance on his TV show.The Lifestyle, The Music, The VibesIn many ways, the 60s were defined by the music. When else has popular music been described as an invasion? It was the era of Beatlemania, Woodstock, and wild, funkadelic dancing. As Austin Powers would say, Yeah, baby!"LOOK: These Unforgettable Photos Bring the 1960s to LifeGrab your go-go boots, tease that beehive sky-high, and join us on a visual journey through the highs and lows of the swingin 60s.Gallery Credit: Stephen LenzGet our free mobile appREAD MORE: Once-Beloved Disney Rides That Are Gone ForeverOnce-Popular Home Video Formats That No Longer ExistThese popular ways to watch movies and TV shows are now basically extinct.Filed Under: Nostalgia, Pop CultureCategories: Galleries, Original Features