The Civil Rights Act was passed in the United States in 1964. This landmark legislation aimed to eliminate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The act was a significant achievement of the Civil Rights Movement and sought to ensure equal access to public facilities, education, and employment. The passage of the Civil Rights Act marked a turning point in American history, helping to dismantle institutionalized racial segregation in the South. It also paved the way for subsequent legislation aimed at protecting civil rights for various marginalized groups in the years that followed.