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Desegregation of the University of Alabama
On June 10, 1963, two African-American students, Vivian Malone and James Hood, tried to enter the University of Alabama while Governor George Wallace attempted to block the desegregation of the university. President Kennedy employed his executive authority and National Guard troops to make sure the students entered the school unharmed. -
JFK Assassination
On November 22, 19, President John. F. Kennedy was riding through the streets of Dallas, Texas. Three bullets were shot at President Kennedy with the third one being the fatal shot. At 1 p.m. President John F. Kennedy was pronounced dead at forty-six years old. -
Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy
On June 5, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in Los Angeles, California by Sirhan Sirhan. Kennedy was the Senator of New York and was participating in the presidential campaign of 1968. He was running for the democratic position. -
Nixon declares Vietnam War is ending
On December 8, 1969, at a news conference, President Richard Nixon states that the Vietnam War is coming to a conclusion. He announces in June the U.S. would launch a new plan named "Vienamization." Nixon's plan was to slowly withdraw American troops out of South Vietnam. -
Watergate Scandal
On June 17, 1972, several robbers were arrested inside the Watergate building caught trying to wiretap cell phones and steal secret documents. President Richard Nixon was discovered to be behind the robbery, when he attempts to pay the robbers thousands of dollars. The Watergate Scandal was Nixon's attempt to make sure he got a re-election. -
Nixon Resigns
After the Watergate Scandal, it was discovered the President Nixon was not being truthful about his involvement in the scandal. President Nixon was accused of presidential abuse and deliberate obstruction of justice. -
Attempted Assassination of Gerald Ford
On September 5, 1975, a member of the Charles Mason family cult, Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford. At the California State Capitol Building, Fromme pointed her gun at President Ford, but it failed to fire. -
Founding of Apple Inc.
On January 3, 1977, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded the incorporated company of Apple. Apple becomes one of the biggest multinational companies- selling electronics, personal computers, servers, and computer software. -
Elvis Presley's Death
Elvis Presley dies on August 16, 1977, in Memphis, Tennessee from cardiac arrhythmia. Presley was described as rock and roll's "first real star." Presley is most known for his liberating "hip-shaking" dance move and his singing voice- which is described as blues laced with country, and country laced with gospel. -
Death of John Lennon
On December 8, 1980, John Lennon was shot and murdered by Mark Chapman outside of The Dakota in New York City. Lennon was one of the most iconic member of the Beatles. Many people claim greatest singers rock and roll has ever seen. -
Attempted Assassination on Ronald Reagan
On March 30, 1981, while leaving the Hilton Hotel in Washington D.C., John Hinkley Jr. attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan. -
Death of Paul William "Bear" Bryant
Paul William "Bear" Bryant was a successful head coach at Maryland, Kentucky, Texas A&M, and Alabama. Bryant led the football team of the University of Alabama to the national championships and 323 wins by 1982. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame and President Ronald Reagan awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
