History 1960-1970

Bay of Pigs

Apr 16, 1961

This event was the failed invasion of cuba. http://www.pbs.org/opb/thesixties/timeline/timeline_text.html

Cuban Missile Crisis

Oct 22, 1962

Russia had sent missiles to Cuba and the Americans were scared and tried to negotionate with Russia for a whole week. http://www.pbs.org/opb/thesixties/timeline/timeline_text.html

First Artifical Heart Implanted

Apr 21, 1963

http://www.pbs.org/opb/thesixties/timeline/timeline_text.html

"I Have A Dream.." Speech Given

Aug 28, 1963

This speech was given infront of Lincon Memoial during the civil rights march on Washington. http://www.pbs.org/opb/thesixties/timeline/timeline_text.html

The Jackson 5

Jan 2, 1964

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jackson_5 This band first started out being called The Jackson Brothers.

The Beatles Come to New York

Feb 7, 1964

The Beatle's arrival was leaked and more that 200 people came to the airport they were landing at. http://www.beatlesbible.com/1964/02/07/beatles-american-invasion-begins/

Muhammad Ali TKOs Sonny Liston

Feb 25, 1964

http://www.historyorb.com/date/1964/february/25 Known as Cassius Cay, Muhammad wins first world heavyweight champion title.

Voting Rights Act

Aug 6, 1965

http://www.pbs.org/opb/thesixties/timeline/timeline_text.html
Discrimination againt people who vote is taken away by legislature.

Star Trek Debuts

Sep 8, 1966

http://www.pbs.org/opb/thesixties/timeline/timeline_text.html
This starts the beginning of a science fiction series no TV has ever tried before.

Rolling Stone Magazine Premiers

Nov 9, 1967

Tis was the first issue of the Rolling Stones and the cover featured John Lennon. http://www.pbs.org/opb/thesixties/timeline/timeline_text.html

My Lai Massacure

Mar 16, 1968

During the Vietnam War 347-504 were killed in South Vietnam. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Lai_Massacre

Robert Kennedy Asassinated

Jun 6, 1968

http://www.pbs.org/opb/thesixties/timeline/timeline_text.html
The senator Kennedy was shot in Los Angeles.

Olympics Black Power Salute

Oct 17, 1968

African American athletes saluted which was one of the most overtly political statements in the history of the modern Olympics. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_Olympics_Black_Power_salute

Richard Nixon Wins Presidancy

Nov 5, 1968

http://www.pbs.org/opb/thesixties/timeline/timeline_text.html
He recieved "43.4%" of the popular vote.

Apollo 11

Jul 20, 1969

Neil Armstong steps on the moon. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_11

The First Woodstock

Aug 17, 1969

http://history1900s.about.com/od/1960s/p/woodstock.htm
Was the icon of the Hippie culture.

The Black Panthers Are Established

Oct 1, 1969

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Panther_Party
A patrol that monitored the behavior of police officers and challenge police brutality.

Kent State Shooting

May 4, 1970

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_State_shootings
Students were shot by Ohio National Guard for protesting the Cambodian Campaign.