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New York World’s Fair begins
Countries around the world come to view new inventions. -
First televised Presidential debate
This was the first debate to be on national television -
SNCC formed
This was a commitment to non-violent acts. -
Marilyn Monroe dies
Famous American actor Marilyn Monroe passes away. -
First airing of “The Flintstones”
The Flintstones was a popular cartoon in the 60s. -
Kennedy Elected
John F Kennedy was elected the 35th president of the USA -
Russians send the first man into space
Russia was the first country to put a man in space -
Berlin Wall Construction
The concrete barrier that surrounded Berlin. -
Roger Maris of the Yankees breaks Babe Ruth’s single season home run record
Maris was the first player to even come close to Babe Ruth's home run record. -
SDS releases its Port Huron statement
The statement was written primarily by student activist Tom Hayden, that proposed a new form of “participatory democracy” to rescue modern society from destructive militarism and cultural alienation. -
James Meredith registers at Ole Miss
Meredith was the first African-American to register at Ole Miss -
Cuban Missile Crisis
The confrontation between US and Soviet Union and Nuclear Warfare. -
“Dr. No” the first James Bond movie premiers
This was the first of many James Bond Movies. -
Dr. King’s “I Have A Dream” Speech
Famous speech delivered by Dr. King. -
JFK assassinated
President John F Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald. -
Beatles Arrive In US
Popular Rock Band The Beatles makes its way to America. -
The Beatles appear on Ed Sullivan
The first national television appearance for the Beatles. -
Lyndon B Johnson defeats Barry Goldwater
LBJ wins the 45th election. -
Malcolm X assassinated
Another civil rights leader was killed. -
Watts race riots
These were a series of confrontations between LA police and African-Americans. -
“Star Trek” TV show airs
Star Trek was a popular Sci-Fi series in the 60s and 70s -
San Francisco “Summer of Love” begins
30,00 people gather by Golden Gate Bridge -
First Super Bowl
The Super Bowl was a game between the AFL and NFL champions. -
Boxer Muhammed Ali refuses military service
Ali refused to fight in the war to focus on his fighting career. -
Beatles Release Sgt. Peppers.
This was an important record for the Beatles. -
Thurgood Marshall nominated to the Supreme Court
FIrst African-American to be appointed to the Supreme court -
Tet Offensive
The tet offensive was a large military campaign of the Vietnam War. -
Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed. -
Robert Kennedy Assassinated
Robert Kennedy is shot and killed in Los Angeles, California. -
Protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention
Protesters were trying to put an end to the Vietnam War. -
LSD declared illegal by the U.S. government
LSD is now considered too dangerous to be legal. -
Nixon Elected
Richard Nixon was elected the 37th president of the USA -
Stonewall riots
These were riots from the gay community. -
American astronauts land on the moon
Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong land on the moon. America is the first country to put people on the moon. -
Woodstock concert
The Woodstock festival was a massive outdoor music and art festival. -
The Rolling Stones host the Altamont music festival
Rolling Stones hosts the countercultural rock festival