The 1960s By maggiedraughon Period: Jan 1, 1960 to Jan 1, 1969 1960-1969 Jan 18, 1961 John F. Kennedy President Jan 18, 1963 Lyndon B. Johnson President Aug 28, 1963 'I have a Dream' Speech given at Lincoln Memorial Nov 22, 1963 John F. Kennedy shot by Lee Harvey Oswald Feb 4, 1964 Beatles pley in the USA for first time with the song 'Close your eyes and I'll kiss you. Tomorrow I'll miss you' Feb 21, 1964 Civil Rights Acts passed by Lyndon B. Johnson <a href='' >a. http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/civil-rights-act/</a> Jul 15, 1964 563,000 Soliders Feb 21, 1965 Malcolm X died Apr 24, 1965 Janis Joplin Jun 6, 1965 Rolling Stones release 'Satigfaction' Jul 21, 1965 The Doors with Jim Morison Feb 21, 1966 Sgt. Pepper Released by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr Feb 21, 1968 Led Zepplin Formed with Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham, and Jogn Paul Jones Feb 21, 1968 Pet Sounds released by the Beqach Boys Apr 4, 1968 Martin Luther King killed in Memphis, TN Jan 18, 1969 Richard M. Nixon President Jul 20, 1969 Neil Armstrong laned on the moon in Apollo 11 Aug 15, 1969 Woodstock in Bethel NY