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Segregation breakthrough
Racial segregation is forbidden on trains and buses in U.S. interstate commerce. -
Eisenhower Doctorine
The United States Congress approves the Eisenhower Doctrine. -
Hawaii Joins
Hawaii is admitted as the 50th and last U.S. state (see History of Hawaii). -
Martial Law Declared
American civil rights movement. Alabama Governor John Patterson declares martial law in an attempt to restore order after race riots break out -
The idea of zip codes
ZIP codes are introduced in the U.S. -
Immigration Bill
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs an immigration bill which abolishes quotas based on national origin. -
Women’s rights
Yale University announces it is going to admit women. -
Nixon sworn in
President Nixon is sworn in for his second term -
Disney World
Walt Disney world opened in Orlando Florida -
Bomb at airport
A bomb explosion at LaGuardia Airport kills 11.