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Bay of Pigs Invasion
It was an unsuccessful attempt by the USA to overthrow the Cuban government and Fidel Castro. USA was embarrased with the failed attempt. -
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe was found dead at her house in a coma that she never woke up from by overdosing on sleeping pills. -
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The closest we have ever gotten to a nuclear war. The United States armed forces were at their highest state of readiness ever and Soviet field commanders in Cuba were prepared to use battlefield nuclear weapons to defend the island if it was invaded. -
MLK's "I Have a Dream" Speech
Public speech calling for an end of racism. One of the biggest moments of the Civil Rights Movement. -
JFK Assasination
John F Kennedy was the 35th President. Was driving in texas at a motorcade with his wife when he was shot and killed shortly after. -
Beatles/British Invasion
Originally from the Britain. Became very popular in the USA when they arrived here. -
USA Sends 1st troops to Vietnam
The Marines were the first troops to arrive in Vietnam to defend the USA airfield in Danang. -
KKK Firebombing
The KKK Bombed an African American civil rights activists house killing him and his family. -
First Superbowl
The first ever superbowl the Greenbay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Los Angeles. -
MLK Assasination
Was shot in Tennesse and was killed later that day. A single bullet hit in the neck and the face. -
Moon Landing
Was part of the race to put the first man on the moon. -
Woodstock
A three day concert at a dairy farm in New York. Promoted peace and tried to end war. Many Hippies.
