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Newport Jazz Festival
The First ever American Jazz Festival was held on this date, performances from Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Lee Konitz, Eddie Condon, and many more were featured. -
Nixon-Kennedy Debates (1st on Television)
Richard Nixon and U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy faced one another at WBBM-TV for a debate. -
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
Former President John F. Kennedy was assassinated during a Presidential motorcade in Dallas, Texas. -
The Beatles Appear for the first time on the Ed Sullivan Show
The Beatles made their first-ever appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. They opened with the song, "All My Loving" -
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
It gave the president authority to have more involvement in the war between North and South Vietnam. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
A consistent bombing of North Vietnam, lasting until November 2nd, 1968 -
March on the Pentagon
A march against the Vietnam war was held at the Pentagon on this date. 50,000 people marched against the war. -
Mai Lai Massacre
During this massacre, over 500 unarmed villagers were killed by U.S. Soldiers in South Vietnam. -
Riots at the Chicago Democratic Convention
Outside a Democratic party convention, a police riot was started, chanting, "The whole world is watching" -
Woodstock
Woodstock Music and Art Fair is a Music Festival on Max Yasgur's dairy farm in Bethel, New York. -
Chicago 8 Trial
On a conspiracy charge, 8 Chigaco men were held on trial for 13 months. -
The Beatles Break Up
The Beatles break up on this date due to Brian Epstiens death, John's relationship with Yoko, and overall creative differences. -
Kent State Protest
4 Kent State University demonstrators were killed by the Ohio National Guard, wounding 9 Students of the university. -
Roe vs. Wade
The Abortion law was created on this date, allowing states to let women receive abortions.