"We didn't start the fire" Timeline

"We didnt start the fire" timeline

Period: Jan 1, 1949 to Dec 31, 1989

John F. Kennedy wins election

Nov 8, 1960

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John F. Kennedy beats Richard Nixon in the November 8 general election.

Bay of Pigs Invasion

Apr 10, 1961

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The Bay of Pigs Invasion fails, an attempt by United States-trained Cuban exiles to invade Cuba and overthrow Fidel Castro.

Ole' Miss

Apr 14, 1962

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ames Meredith integrates the University of Mississippi

: Lawrence of Arabia

Dec 16, 1962

Click here for more infoThe Academy Award-winning film based on the life of T. E. Lawrence starring Peter O'Toole premieres in America on December 16.

: Ho Chi Minh

Jul 4, 1965

Ho Chi Minh Info:
A Vietnamese communist, who served as President of Vietnam from 1954–1969. March 2 Operation Rolling Thunder begins bombing of the Ho Chi Minh Trail supply line from North Vietnam to the Vietcong rebels in the south.

: Richard Nixon back again

Jan 12, 1968

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Former Vice President Nixon is elected President in 1968.

: Ayatollah's in Iran

Dec 18, 1979

CLick for more infoDuring the Iranian Revolution of 1979, the West-backed and secular Shah is overthrown as the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini gains power after years in exile and forces Islamic law.

Wheel of Fortune

Aug 20, 1983

More info on the gameMore info: A hit television game show which has been TV's highest-rated syndicated program since 1983.

China's under martial law

May 20, 1989

click here for more infoOn May 20, China declares martial law, enabling them to use force of arms against protesting students to end the Tiananmen Square protests.

Rock-and-roller cola wars

Dec 25, 1989

More info on the wars: Soft drink giants Coke and Pepsi each run marketing campaigns using rock & roll and popular music stars to reach the teenage and young adult demographic.