Events in the 1960's

U-2 Spy Plane Shot Down

May 1, 1960

Americans were sending U-2 spy planes over the USSR, on the last planned trip for the plane though it was shot down by the Soviets. They then held our pilot captive

Kennedy Debates Nixon

Sep 26, 1960

Kennedy and Nixon debated on national television for the first time in history, over 70 million people watched the debate.

Berlin Wall Built

Mar 31, 1961

Russians build the Berlin Wall to split communists and democracy in Berlin, Germany.

John H. Glenn Becomes first American to orbit the Earth

Feb 11, 1962

NASA sends John H. Glenn into orbit in a single manned capsule.

U.S and Russia Establish Hotline Connction

Jun 20, 1963

This was a direct telephone line that connected the
U.S and the Russians, so that if there was a crisis they could talk about it.

Kennedy Assasinated

Nov 22, 1963

As Kennedy was riding in a convertible car through Dallas, he was shot in the back of the head by Lee Harvey Oswald. Vice President LBJ becomes President.

Beatles

Feb 7, 1964

The Beatles first arrived to America in New York with over 10,000 fans waiting to see them. They appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show.

Civil Rights acts of 1964

Jul 2, 1964

Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 prohibiting discrimination of all kinds based on race, color, religion, or national origin. This also gave legislation the power to desegregate.

Martin Luther King Jr. Assassinated

Apr 4, 1968

After speaking to a big crowd, Luther was walking back stage and was shot by James Earl Ray in the head.

Neil Armstrong is First Man to walk the Moon

Jul 20, 1969

Commander of Appollo 11 Neil Armstrong lands the lunar module on the moon and then steps out onto the moon.