The 1960's By cmclean Period: Feb 21, 1960 to Feb 21, 1969 1960s Jan 1, 1961 John F. Kennedy served as President Jan 1, 1963 Lynon B. Johnson served as President Aug 28, 1963 MLK's "I Have a Dream' speech Nov 22, 1963 John F. Kennedy was assassinated Jan 1, 1964 The Civil Rights Act passed Feb 7, 1964 The Beatles first came to America Jan 1, 1965 The Rolling Stones released 'Satisfaction' Feb 21, 1965 Malcolm X assassination Jan 1, 1968 Led Zeppelin was formed Jan 1, 1969 Richard M. Nixon served as President Jul 20, 1969 Nei Aemstrong walked on the moon Aug 1, 1969 Woodstock took place Apr 4, 2011 MArtin Luther King was assassinated