The Civil Rights Act passed in the United States in the year 1964. This landmark legislation aimed to end segregation in public places and ban employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Act was a significant achievement of the Civil Rights Movement, which sought to achieve equality for African Americans and other marginalized groups. Spearheaded by key figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and various civil rights organizations, the Act laid the foundation for future legislation aimed at promoting civil rights and combating discrimination, shaping the social landscape of the United States.