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We Didn't Start the Fire
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Bay of Pigs invasion
JFK launches and invasion of Cuba, only to be met and horribly defeated by awaiting Cubans. This was an embarassment for both the U.S. and JFK on the world stage. -
Stranger in a Strange Land
Science fiction novel, Stranger in a Strange Land, was published by author Robert A. Heinlein. This novel is about humans raised on Mars and influenced the science field. -
Hemmingway
Ernest Hemmingway commits suicide -
Berlin
The Soviets began construction of the Berlin wall in Germany. Making a literal Iron Curtain over Europe and divding Germany into Communist East and the US/Britian/France controlled West. -
Eichmann
Adolf Eichmann found guilty of crimes against Jewish people. Hanged on May31, 1962 -
John Glenn
John Glenn flew Friendship 7 into space and became the first man to orbit the Earth. -
Lawrence of Arabia
Motion picture Lawrence of Arabia won an academy award for Best picture. The movie depics Lawrence of Arabia, who was denied access to the military because he was too small, so he joined the intelligence branch. He was awarded for his aid to the Middle East during WWI. -
Dylan
Singer/ Songwriter Bob Dylan released his song "blowin' in the wind" which influenced the Civil Rights movement and became its anthem. -
Ole Miss
James Meredith attempted to enroll at the University of Mississippi and was denied. He teamed up with courts to finally get accepted and integrate "ole miss." Riota broke out, leaving several dead, hundreds wounded, and many arrested. -
Liston beats Patterson
Boxer Sonny Liston went up against Floyd Patterson for the first time. Liston knocked Patterson out within the first round. -
Pope Paul
Pope Paul became the first to visit six continents. He completed the goals of the Vatican council. He also became an indecisive leader. -
Malcolm X
Malcolm X became a leader in the civil rights movement. He promoted black supremacy and rejected the civil rights movements ideals of integration. He was one of the most influential African Americans of his time. -
British Politician Sex
British Politician, John Profumo resigned from office after it was revealed that he had lied to the House of Commons about having an affair with a woman named Christine Keeler. -
JFK Blown Away
While riding in a motorcade through Dallas, Texas in the Dealey Plaza, JFK was assassinated allegedly by Lee Harvey Oswald. This blow struck the nation hard as businesses closed down and the entire nation went into mourning. Kennedy's "Age of Camelot" had ended. -
British Beatlemania
The Beatles landed in America and played on the Ed Sullivan show. This got them their claim to fame. Millions of fans tuned in, setting records for the Ed Sullivan show.
