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SNCC formed
The student nonviolent coordinating committee by young people is dedicated to nonviolent, direct tactics. -
First televised Presidential debate
Kennedy and Nixon had a debate over television where everyone watched. -
First airing of "The Flintstones"
A tv-show including the characters Fred, Wilma, and their son, Fred Jr. -
President Kennedy was elected
President Kennedy defeated Richard Nixon 303 to 219 in the electoral vote. -
Russians send their first man into space
Gagarin was launched into orbit by Vostock rocket and became the first man in space -
Berlin wall is constructed
Berlin wall was constructed by the German Democratic Republic during the cold war to prevent their population from the Soviet-controlled East Berlin to West Berlin. This wall divided Berlin into two different sections. -
Roger Maris of the Yankees breaks Babe Ruth’s single season home run record
In Roger Maris's season, he hit 61 home runs, beating Babe Ruth's record of 60 home runs. -
SDS releases its Port Huron statement
A political manifesto of the American student activist movement. -
Marilyn Monroe dies
Marilyn Monroe died at age 36 from an overdose of barbiturate in a late evening. -
Dr. Kings "I have a dream" speech
Dr. King gives this speech as a message to call for equality and freedom for all. -
James Meredith registers as ole miss
James Meredith was the first African American to attend the University of Mississippi. As he was going to apply, a mob of 2000 students blocked his way -
Cuban Missile Crisis
American spies photographed a nuclear missile site being built by the Soviet Union on the Cuban island. Kennedy ordered a naval "quarantine" or a blockade against Cuban ships from entering America. -
“Dr. No” the first James Bond movie premiers
A film directed by Terence Young was released -
John F Kennedy was assasinated
Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas Texas as he was riding in a presidential motorcade. A man named Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated him with 4 shots as they were driving. -
The Beatles arrive in the United States
A band of 4 men arrive in the US with many fans who enjoyed their rock music -
The Beatles appear on Ed Sullivan
Ed Sullivan felt the Beatles were monumental and decided to air them on his live television program -
New York World’s Fair begins
An event that showcased American culture and technology -
Lyndon B Johnson defeats Barry Goldwater
With 61.1% of the popular vote, Lyndon B Johnson(democrat) defeated Barry Goldwater (Republican) -
Malcom X assassination
Malcolm X was shot in the Audubon Ballroom and killed. -
Watts race riots
Riots due to high employment, poor schools, and bad living conditions that were endured by African Americans -
“Star Trek” TV show airs
First episodes of Star Trek air on NBC in America -
San Francisco "Summer of Love" begins
100,000 people, mostly young people started to support hippie fashion and dress and behave like them. -
First NFL Football Super Bowl
The Green Bay Packers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in the first-ever super bowl 35-10. -
Boxer Muhammed Ali refuses military service
Ali refused to be drafted into the US army, stating that his religious beliefs and ethical opposition to the Vietnam War. -
Beatles release sgt Peppers album
Peppers Lonely Heart Club Band is the eighth studio album by the English rock band the Beatles -
Thurgood Marshall nominated to the Supreme Court
Marshall was the first African American to serve on the supreme court -
Tet Offensive
A series of attacks from North Vietnamese men on over 100 in South Vietnam. -
Martin Luther King Jr assasination
James Earl Ray shot and killed Martin Luther King Jr at a motel in Tennessee. -
Robert Kennedy was assasinated
Robert Kennedy was shot and killed in Los Angeles shortly after midnight in the Ambassador hotel. -
Protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention
Anti-Vietnam war protest groups began protesting in response to the convention where the city promised to maintain law and order -
LSD declared illegal by the U.S. government
LSD was removed from legal circulation as it was said to be highly abused -
Richard Nixon is elected
Richard Nixon was the 37th president of the US. He was inaugurated to the office on January 20th, 1969, and resigned on August 8th, 1974. -
Stonewall riots
A series of spontaneous demonstrations conducted by members from the gay community in response to a police raid -
American Astronauts land on the moon
Apollo 11 was the first spacecraft to land on the moon in 1969 -
American Astrouants land on the moon
Apollo 11 was the first American spacecraft to land on the moon in 1969. -
Woodstock concert
Woodstock was a music festival that took place on a farm in Bethel, NY -
The Rolling Stones host the Altamont music festival
This concert took place at The Altamont Raceway and was free. Scores were injured, cars were stolen, and there was extensive property damage.