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Nixon-Kennedy Debates (1st on Television)
The Nixon-Kennedy debate took place at the WBBM-TV studios in Chicago, Illinois. Howard K. Smith of CBS moderated the debate, which featured Sander Vanocur, Charles Warren, Stuart Novins, and Bob Fleming as panelists. -
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, while riding a motorcycle. It is said that Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated Kennedy. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was immediately sworn in as the 36th president. -
The Beatles Appear for the first time on the Ed Sullivan Show
The Beatles appeared for the first time on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964. This appearance is widely considered a pivotal moment in American pop culture, marking the beginning of "Beatlemania". -
March on the Pentagon
The March on the Pentagon was a significant anti-Vietnam War protest that took place in Washington, D.C., on October 21, 1967. It was a major national demonstration against the war. -
Woodstock
The Woodstock Music and Art Fair was a three-day music festival held from August 15 to 18, 1969 on Max Yasgur's dairy farm in Bethel, New York. It is still considered a significant cultural event. -
Kent State Protest
The Kent State protest resulted from a tragic event where National Guardsmen opened fire on student protesters at Kent State University in Ohio on May 4, 1970, killing four and wounding nine.