In what decade did The Beatles achieve widespread fame, coinciding with the liberalization of social laws?

The 1960s were a period of immense social and cultural transformation in the UK, often referred to as the "Swinging Sixties." This decade saw significant changes in attitudes towards traditional norms, with the liberalization of laws concerning things like divorce, abortion, and homosexuality. This shift in social attitudes created an environment where new forms of music and art could flourish. The Beatles, emerging from Liverpool, perfectly captured this spirit of change and quickly rose to international stardom. Their music, style, and influence resonated with a generation eager to break free from the constraints of the past. While the 1970s, 80s, and even the 50s had their own cultural moments, none so perfectly encapsulate the simultaneous rise of a globally influential band and the liberalization of social laws quite like the 1960s. The Beatles' widespread fame was not just about music; it was intertwined with the broader social revolution happening at the time.