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SNCC formed
The SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) was made for young activists who fought for equality and social justice, playing a big role in the Civil Rights movement. -
First televised Presidential debate
The first presidential debate was John F. Kennedy facing off against Richard Nixon. -
First airing of “The Flintstones”
The Flintstones was the first ever animated television series to be played. -
President Kennedy is elected
Kennedy's election was a historic event where the people voted for a attractive, young, 43 year old leader for the first time. -
Russians send the first man into space
Russia and America were contesting to be the first people to put someone in space. Russia put Yuri Gagarin into space first, starting the space race. -
Berlin Wall is constructed
The Berlin Wall separated East and West Berlin for nearly 3 decades. -
Roger Maris of the Yankees breaks Babe Ruth’s single season home run record
Babe Ruth has a single season home run record of 60 which stood from 1927 to 1961, when Rogers broke is hitting 61. -
SDS releases its Port Huron statement
The SDS (Students for a Democratic Society) releases their statement declaring their vision for social change and democracy. -
Marilyn Monroe dies
Marilyn Monroe was an iconic 36 year old Hollywood actress who stared in around 30 films. She passed away from a possible suicide by drug overdose. -
James Meredith registers at Ole Miss
James Meredith registers at the university of Oxford Mississippi, this was a major milestone in the civil rights movement. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
The United States and the Soviet Union had the world on the cold age when they both discovered missiles that could destroy absolutely everything. People had to learn procedures on what to do, and have safe spots in case of a missile being sent off. -
“Dr. No” the first James Bond movie premieres
This was interesting to people as it was the first time they were being able to see a movie about a iconic spy right in front of them on the big screen. -
Dr. King’s “I Have A Dream” Speech
Dr. King read a speech in Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C in front of around 250,000 people. He wanted to talk about how he had hope that black people would have freedom and that they had to fight for what they deserved. -
John F Kennedy is assassinated
While in Dallas, Texas a man name Lee Harvey Oswald shot him in the back of the head while in the car with his wife. It was a heartbreaking moment for many Americans and his family. -
The Beatles arrive in the United States
The Beatles arrives at John F. Kennedy international Airport in New York City. many people were screaming with excitement that they were in the U.S. -
The Beatles appear on Ed Sullivan
The Beatles sung songs such as "Till There Was You," "She Loves You," and "I Want to Hold You Hand" in front of millions of viewers. The girls were in love with him. -
New York World’s Fair begins
The New York World's Fair was filled with futuristic and exciting innovations. People from all over came to experience this. Over millions of visitors came to see. -
Lyndon B Johnson defeats Barry Goldwater
Johnson was a democrat who defeated Goldwater significantly serving at the 36th president of the United States. Who served from 1963 to 1969. -
Malcolm X assassinated
Malcolm X was assassinated at the Audubon Ballroom In New York City, by members of the Nation of Islam. His death was seen as a big loss for the civil rights movement. -
Watts race riots
These riots were a series of violent clashes between African American residents and the Los Angeles Police Department. -
“Star Trek” TV show airs
Star Trek captivated audience due to its futuristic setting and the themes. It aired on the NBC television. -
San Francisco “Summer of Love” begins
The Summer of love took place all summer in San Francisco, CA. It was a event where hipped expressed themselves listening to artists such as The Grateful Dead, The Who, Janis Joplin, and more played. -
First NFL Football Super Bowl
The first NFL Super Bowl took place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. The game was between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs. -
Boxer Muhammad Ali refuses military service
Muhammad Ali refused military service due to his believes. He was sentenced to 5 years due to draft evasion, which was later overturned. This was seen as significant moment in his life and in civil rights. -
Beatles release Sgt. Pepper’s album
When the Sgt. Pepper's album was released it was very controversial due to the fact it was very different and it marked a significant departure from other styles and sounds. -
Thurgood Marshall nominated to the Supreme Court
Thurgood Marshall was nominated as the first African American Justice in the Supreme Court. -
Tet Offensive
The Tet Offensive was a series of coordinated attacks launched by North Vietnamese due to the Vietnam War. It challenged the perception that the United States and allies were winning the war. -
Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated
King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, at the Lorraine Motel by James Earl Ray. -
Robert Kennedy is assassinated
Robert Kennedy was assassinated in the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. He was killed by Sirhan Sirhan. -
Protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention
This convention was marked by classes between law enforcement and demonstrators. -
LSD declared illegal by the U.S. government
LSD was declared illegal due to its effects on cultural values. The effects it gave you were not what we wanted out there. -
Richard Nixon is elected
Richard Nixon was a republican who was elected as the 37th president. He served from 1969 to 1974. -
Stonewall riots
The Stonewall Riots were a series of demonstrations by LGBTQ people, happening in Greenwich Village, New York CIty. -
American astronauts land on the moon
American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first American to land on the moon. Which to this day some people think is fake. -
Woodstock concert
The Woodstock concert took place for 3 days in Bethel, New York. 400,000 people attended this event. -
The Rolling Stones host the Altamont music festival
This was an festival created after Woodstock thinking it would be as fun of an event until incidents such as Hells Angels and concertgoers started to fight. People were injured and even some killed.