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Sputnik is Launched into Space
The Soviet Union was the first to successfully launch an unmanned satellite into space. Before Sputnik, the United States attempted to launch a satellite into space but failed. -
John F. Kennedy Becomes US President
35th President of the United States. -
Cuban Revolution
During the Cuban Revolution, the US and a group of Cuban refugees attempted to overthrow the Cuban communist government but failed in the end. This notable event was called the Bay of Pigs invasion. -
Minimum Wage Increases
President JFK raises the minimum wage from $1 per hour to $1.25 per hour. -
President JFk Assasinated
President JFK was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, and the same day, Vice President, Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn into presidency. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
This act prohibited racial discrimination in public places such as in restaurants, hotels, and in parks. Likewise, business were prohibited to discriminate against individuals based on their race, gender, or religious status. -
Transit Bill
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Urban Mass Transit Act which allowed $375 million to be used for urban transportation systems. -
Higher Education Act
The Higher Education Act was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson and it granted the first federal college scholarships to students. -
Minimum Wage Increases
The current minimum wage increased from $1.25 per hour to $1.68 per hour. -
First Man On Moon
Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon followed by Buzz Aldrin. -
Richard Nixon Becomes US President
37th President of the United States. -
Watergate Scandal
Five men were arrested for burglary at the Democratic National Committee headquarters. -
Sylab is Launched
Skylab was the first space station launched into space by the United States.