Life in the 1960's

First televised presidental debate between JFK and Nixon

Nov 7, 1960

United States starts underground nuclear testing.

Sep 15, 1961

Engel v. Viatle rules aginst prayer in public schools.

Apr 7, 1962

The Supreme Court rules aginst prayer in public schools in the case of Engel v. Viatle

Cuban Missile Crisis

Oct 22, 1962

Soviets make missile bases in Cuba, Kennedy orders a naval blockade to atack any missiles from landing in Cuba.

The U.S. and U.S.S.R. sign a treaty banning any atmospheric nuclear tests.

Apr 7, 1963

Martin Luther King and Ralph Abernathy are arrested

Apr 12, 1963

Martin Luther King and Ralph Abernathy are arrested and go to jail in Birmingham during the protests

JFK is shot

Nov 22, 1963

The Beatles arrive in New York

Feb 7, 1964

The Beatles arrive in New York greeted by 10,000 screaming fans.

Martin Luther King Jr. wins the the Nobel Peace Prize.

Dec 10, 1964

President Johnson outlines his "Great Society"

Jan 4, 1965

Walk for Love and Peace and Freedom i

Nov 5, 1966

The Walk for Love and Peace and Freedom in New York City takes place with 10,000 participants.

US, USSR, UK sign treaty banning nuclear weapons in space.

Jan 27, 1967

Martin Luther King shot

Apr 4, 1968

Martin Luther King shot and killed in Memphis at the age 39. King was shot as he stood on the balcony outside his hotel room. Escaped convict James Earl Ray later pleads guilty to the crime.

Richard Nixon elected

Nov 5, 1968

Richard Nixon elected President, with Spiro T. Agnew, as his Vice-President.

James Earl Ray is sentenced to 99 years for Martin Luther King Jr.'s murder.

Mar 20, 1969

Sirhan Sirhan is sentenced to death for Robert Kennedy's murder

Apr 23, 1969