Thanks from me for the 1960 answer, nicky999. I'd got United States and laser but couldn't get the whole phrase.
I've got Gatwick Airport Opened for 1958 and Alaska becoming an American State for 1959, but I can't work the latter one into a proper phrase either. Sorry, I'm also stuck on the other ones you're both looking for.
I'm stuck on several others as well but would really appreciate help with the two that are bugging me the most:
1956 T.C.T.S.E
1968 S.G.S.H.S.S.I.O.O.
Thanks.