What were the major industries in the 1960s?

In the 1960s, major industries included manufacturing, particularly in automobiles and consumer electronics, as well as aerospace, driven by the space race. The service sector began to grow significantly, with finance, healthcare, and education becoming increasingly important. Additionally, the rise of the telecommunications industry marked a shift towards more technology-driven services. Agriculture remained vital, though it began to decline in terms of employment as mechanization increased.