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Kennedy Wins
President John F. Kennedy wins the American presidential election. -
Bay of Pigs Invasion
The Bay of Pigs invasion was an unsuccessful attempt to overthrow the Cuban president by the Americans. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
The USSR plans to deploy missiles in Cuba which brought the world close to a world war. The US blockades Cuba and the USSR agrees to break down the missiles. -
John F, Kennedy is Assassinated
President John F, Kenndey is assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald. Lyndon B. Johnson takes over the rest of President Kennedy's presidential term. -
Beatles
The Beatles performed in America on February 7th 1964. This is important because it ushered in the rock-n-roll era of American music. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is signed by president Lyndon B. Johnson. This act prohibits discrimination of race, sex, color, religion, and national origin. -
Escalation of the Vietnam War
President Lyndon B. Johnson sends the first ground troops to Vietnam. -
Saint Louis Arch
The Saint Louis Arch is completed. It is important because at the time, it was the largest monument in the United States. -
Football Championship
Green Bay Packers defeat Cleveland Browns in the last NFL World Series of Football. -
28th NCAA Men's Chamionship
Texas Western defeats University of Kentucky, 72 to 65 in the men's NCAA tournament. -
Golf Masters
Jack Nicklaus wins the 30th Golf Masters Championship, shooting a 288. -
First Superbowl
Green Bay Packers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 35 to 10 in the first Superbowl. -
Martin Lurther King
Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot and killed by James Earl Ray. -
Several Antiwar Protests
There were several major antiwar protests in various major US cities such as New York, San Francisco, and Washington D.C.- to end the Vietnam war. -
Unites States Landing on the Moon
Neil Armstrong, from the United States, became the first person to walk on the moon. It was the first time any country successfully landed on the moon.
