Jack Brabham wins F1 World Championship for second time. Rod Laver wins Grand Slam. Beatlemania hits Australia. Donald Campbell sets a new world land speed record . Government brings back conscription.
Decimal currency is introduced.
Australia sends 800 troops to Vietnam. Australian involvement in the Vietnam War escalates. Ronald Ryan hanged. Harold Holt disappears, feared drowned. The XR Falcon also was the first model to carry the legendary GT badge.