19 Colorized Photos of the Mid-1960s

Last Updated on June 15, 2025 by Matt Staff

The mid-1960s was a truly transformative period marked by cultural revolutions, bold fashion, and a building sense of restless optimism. This collection of colorized photos breathes new life into such a remarkable decade. Enjoy the trip through time.

1. 1st Air Cavalry Deployment, Vietnam, 1965

Soldiers in combat gear advance through tall grass as several military helicopters hover above, preparing to land in a rural area with trees and cloudy skies in the background.
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2. Two amphicars crossing the English Channel, 1965

Two classic cars, including a red convertible, drive on a river like boats, with people inside wearing suits. Trees line the riverbank under a colorful sunset sky.
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3. NASA Mission Control, 1965

A man wearing a headset and a striped shirt sits at a control panel filled with buttons, dials, and screens in a mission control room, appearing focused and engaged in conversation.
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4. Celebrating a sweet sixteen back in 1965

A vintage photo of three women standing indoors is shown side by side; the left side is in faded black and white, while the right side is colorized with women in pastel dresses, posing and smiling in front of a curtain and framed artwork.
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5. Actress, Tura Satana

A woman in black clothing stands next to an open car door of a vintage black Porsche, parked on a barren desert landscape with mountains in the background under a blue sky.
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6. An Olympic Airways flight attendant

A woman in a retro blue and white flight attendant uniform stands beside airplane stairs marked "Olympic," with an airplane flying in the sky behind her.
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7. The First Cybermen, Doctor Who, 1966

A person in a retro silver robot costume with tubes and gadgets stands in smoke, while two people in everyday clothing are in the background, one adjusting something on their head. The setting resembles a sci-fi film set.
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8. Some solid siblings time

Two young children sit on a cushioned wicker chair; the older child wears a blue outfit and looks slightly to the side, while the younger child in a pink dress smiles at the camera.
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9. The Annual Buffalo Fight, Koh Samui, 1965

A large group of men and boys climb tall palm trees while others watch from the ground, surrounded by a dense grove of coconut palms. The scene is lively and energetic.
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10. Jess Conrad and Pattie Boyd posing as a couple dining

A man in a suit and a woman with a flower headband sit at a table with fruit, holding hands and looking pensive. Two lit candles in a silver holder are in the background against a red wall.
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11. Bass Player headed out to play at a village festival near 1965

A person rides a bicycle down a rural dirt road, carrying a large double bass on their back. Lush green trees and hills line the road under a clear sky.
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12. A policeman holds up traffic to let a group of “chicks” cross the road

Four people dressed in fluffy swan costumes and webbed feet walk across a street, while a smiling police officer and several bystanders watch. A vintage blue car is parked nearby, and trees are visible in the background.
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13. A still from the original, “I, Robot”

A woman in a blue dress stands behind a smiling older man in a suit and a person dressed as a silver robot, all seated together in a wood-paneled room.
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A bright yellow vintage CMC dump truck with six wheels is parked outdoors near a building with a metal roof. The truck has a distinctive, retro front grille and two black stripes on the fenders.
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15. Claudia Cardinale, 1964

A woman with long brown hair is smiling and leaning back on a small wooden boat by the water, wearing a light shirt and khaki skirt, with a bright sky and beach houses in the background.
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16. Dalek at Westminster from the Dalek Invasion of Earth, 1964

A Dalek robot from Doctor Who stands on a bridge with the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in the background on a clear day in London.
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17. Looks to be a lovely day at the candy factory

A woman in a pink dress with a sash reading "England" stands smiling under a teal umbrella by a sign that says "the candy factory," on a wet street with trees and buildings in the background.
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18. Elvis Presley and Ann-Margaret on the Viva Las Vegas set

A woman in a red swimsuit holding a drink stands next to a man in a suit playing a guitar. They appear to be conversing outdoors, with a retro camera and people in the background.
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19. A kid from the Cornett family out in Kentucky in the mid-1960s

A young man with short reddish hair and light, freckled skin sits on a dark chair, wearing a dirty white T-shirt. He has a neutral expression and is in front of a wooden wall.
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These colorized snapshots from the mid-1960s capture a time when the world felt electric with possibility, from youth movements to shifting styles and social change. Seeing these moments in full color helps us connect more deeply with the people and stories behind them. If you enjoyed this trip through a vivid decade, you might also like 35 Vintage Photos of the Early 1960s and 20 Colorized Photos From The Early 1950s.

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