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SNCC formed
The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee formed by black students who wanted to practice peaceful protesting. -
First televised Presidential debate
The debate was between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy. -
First airing of “The Flintstones”
The Flintstones is a show based on the life of a prehistoric family. -
President Kennedy is elected
He gained traction after the first televised presidential debate because he looked good on camera while his opponent did not. He became the 35th president of the United States. -
Russians send the first man into space
The Russians sent a man named Yuri Gagarin to be the first man in space. -
Berlin Wall is constructed
It was built to separate East and West Berlin as one side was communistic and one side was democratic. -
SDS releases its Port Huron statement
It was the idea that non-violent civil disobedience could help change the government. -
Marilyn Monroe dies
She passed away after a Barbiturate overdose. -
James Meredith registers at Ole Miss
He became the first African-American to attend Ole Miss. -
“Dr. No” the first James Bond movie premiers
It was the first James Bond movie that featured Sean Connery as James Bond. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
A nuclear threat between the US and Russia during the Cold War. -
Dr. King’s “I Have A Dream” Speech
Spoken by Martin Luther Luther King Jr. about how everyone should be equal no matter the color of your skin. -
John F Kennedy is assassinated
He was shot twice from behind from a building. -
The Beatles arrive in the United States
They finally came to the US from Britain. -
The Beatles appear on Ed Sullivan
This was two days after they arrived in the US making their American debut. -
New York World’s Fair begins
It showed the world all about American culture and technology at the time. -
Lyndon B Johnson defeats Barry Goldwater
President Johnson became the 36th president of the United States. -
Malcolm X assassinated
He was shot a total of 21 times because he was supporting black rights. -
Watts race riots
They were a series of riots after a bunch of racial disturbances in the Watt neighborhood. -
“Star Trek” TV show airs
A TV show about exploring space and finding out all of it's secrets. -
San Francisco “Summer of Love” begins
A gathering with people supporting hippie trends and peace. -
First NFL Football Super Bowl
The Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10 to win the first super bowl. -
Beatles release Sgt. Pepper’s album
This was a critical point in the Beatles careers as it was different from their other albums. -
Thurgood Marshall nominated to the Supreme Court
He was the first African-American to serve in the supreme court. -
Boxer Muhammed Ali refuses military service
He refused to join because of his religious views and beliefs. -
Roger Maris of the Yankees breaks Babe Ruth’s single season home run record
He hit a total of 61 home runs in one season beating Babe Ruth's record. -
Tet Offensive
North Vietnam launched an attack on tons of targets in the South which resulted in heavy American losses. -
Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated
He was shot on the top of his motel balcony by someone walking by. -
Robert Kennedy is assassinated
He was shot by Sirhan Sirhan in a hotel in California and was pronounced dead the next day. -
Protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention
Protests against American involvement in Vietnam. -
LSD declared illegal by the U.S. government
It was viewed as a threat to American culture and values. -
Richard Nixon is elected
He was elected the 37th president of the US. -
Stonewall riots
These riots were the beginning of pro LGBTQ communities. -
American astronauts land on the moon
Neil Armstrong was the first American to land on the moon. -
Woodstock concert
A big concert that resulted in three people being killed. -
The Rolling Stones host the Altamont music festival
A one day rock festival as part of the Rolling Stones American Tour.