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The SNCC formed to create a group dedicated to non violent , ways of helping African Americans with segregation and political confrontation. -
The first episodes of the Flinstones was introduced to television audiences by ABC, and became a huge hit and was the first prime cartoon show. -
The fourth and final debate of Democratic Senator JFK and Republican VP Richard Nixon was displayed to all Americans on television, helping JFK secure the votes. -
John F. Kennedy, former Democratic Senator, was able to beat former VP Nixon by using new found television to support his campaign, and he became the 35th President of the United States. -
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin, who was a Soviet pilot and cosmonaut who became the first man to journey into outer space. -
After a crisis with missiles, and Kennedy's famous "Ich Bin Ein Berliner", Kruschev begins creating the Berlin Wall to separate Eastern European Berlin and Westerrn European Berlin. -
Roger Maris, in New York's final game of the regular season, hit his 61t home run, becoming the first ever player in the MLB to ever do so in a season. -
The Students for a Democratic Society released their Port Huron Statement, which detailed a new form of "participatory democracy" to rescue modern society from modern militarism. -
Famed actress and model Marilyn Monroe died at age 36 in her home in Los Angeles due to a supposed drug overdose. -
James Meredith became the first African American student at the University of Mississippi. At first, he was denied by the Govenor of Mississippi, but Kennedy overruled his decision. Riots broke out on campus. -
This was a 13 day long confrontation with the United States and the Soviet Union, as the Soviet Union deployed nuclear missles into Cuba. -
Dr. No, was a film released as the first installment of the James Bond series, based on Ian Flemming's famous novel. -
During one of the most iconic events of the Civil Rights Movement, MLK Jr. gave his "I Have A Dream" speech during the March on Washington, where he told his dreams of equality for all Americans. -
John F Kennedy was shot and killed as he rode through a motorcade through Dealey Plaza in downtown Dallas, Texas. -
The Beatles land at the newly named JFK airport, and appear on the Ed Sullivan Show for the first time two days later. -
The Beatles, after releasing their iconic Sgt. Peppers album, landed in America for their first ever televised performance. -
The New York World's Fair was an event which showcased 20th century technology and and American culture, held in Queens, New York. -
Democratic President LBJ defeated the Republican candidate Barry Goldwater in a landslide election. -
Malcom X, who was a huge civil rights activist and was more of a revolutionist, was assassinated In Manhattan. -
These riots were a series of violent confrontations with the Los Angeles police and the citizens of Watts, and other predominatily African American neighborhoods in the area, after an African American man was beaten by police. -
The first Star Trek episode aired on NBC, starting America's obsession with TV shows about space, and was on for three seasons. -
The Summer of Love was a collection of events that occurred in San Fransico, specifcally Haight-Ashbury which brought about counterculture movements, and the rise of psychedelic rock with albums like Sgt. Peppers. -
The first Super Bowl was held in Los Angeles, with the Green Bay Packers beating the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 35-10. -
Famous Heavyweight Chapmion Muhammed Ali refused to serve in Vietnam due to his religion, and was almost sent to jail for refusing to serve. -
The Beatles released Sgt. Peppers, in mid 1967, which was seen as an album that advanced the roles of sound composition, psychedelic imagery, and the role of the producer in music. -
Thurgood Marshall, distinguished civil rights lawyer, was elected by LBJ in 1967 to be the first African American on the Supreme Court. -
The use of LSD, which was a drug, was seen as a cultural threat to American values and the Vietnam war effort. -
This was an event which started when North Viatnamese and the Viet Cong launched an attack on a number of targets on South Vietnam, and American soldiers got involved. This revealed to Americans that the Vietnam war was going to be costly and deadly. -
After becoming one of the most prominent Civil Rights leaders during the 1960's, MLK Jr. was assassinated by James Earl Ray. -
About 5 years after his brother, Robbert Kennedy was assassinated by Sirhan Sirhan at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California. -
The protests at the Democratic National Convention were protests held due to the discourse of the United States being involved in the Vietnam War. These protests lasted 7 days. -
Richard Nixon, the republican candidate, beat Hubert Humphrey by only a percent of 0.7. He was able to become Americans 37th President. -
Commander Neil Armstrong and Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin were the first two American men to land on the moon, which was amazing to all Americans. -
The Stonewall riots began when NYC police raided a gay bar named the Stonewall Inn, which led to six days of protests and violent clashes with the police. This event served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement. -
The first Woodstock was held in Bethel, New York. It was a way for Americans to escape the horrors of the Vietnam war, and enjoy music and rock (as well as drugs). -
On the final day of their American tour, the Rolling Stones held a one day festival in Livermore, California. Some thought it would be just like Woodstock.