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The Ruby laser was invented
(delaney) Theodore Maiman was the considered to be the first man to invent a succesful light laser. However, there is a lot of debate that Gordon Gould was the first. -
Etch A Sketch invented (no exact date)
André Cassagnes created the Etch-A-Sketch. -delaney -
Clint Eastwod
Clint Eastwood was an American film actor, director, producer, composer, and politition.
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CPR (no specific date)
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. CPR is a lifesaving technique that greatly increases the survival rate of cardiac arrest victims. It is a rescue and lifesaving technique. CPR is an emergency procedure in which the heart and lungs are made to work by manually compressing the chest overlying the heart and forcing air into the lungs. CPR is used to maintain circulation when the heart stops pumping. -Kat Yung -
First Televised Presidential Debate
On this day, John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon's presidential debate was seen by 70 million viewers on their own television sets due to this new incredible technology. This would change presidential elections forever because now the candidates had to know how to not only talk, but how to act.
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The Flinstones
The Flinstones becomes a popular tv show.
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The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show, the first sitcom televised on CBS, becomes popular.
Amanda -
Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show came out in 1960 and ended in 1968. This show lasted for eight years and was showed on CBS, This was an American sitcom and one of the first to be played in America. -Kat Yung -
The Pittsburgh Pirates won the World Series against the New York Yankees.
The 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the team's 79th season. The team finished with a record of 95-59-1, seven games in front of the second-place Milwaukee Braves to win their first National League championship in 33 seasons. The team went on to play the heavily favored New York Yankees, whom they defeated 4 games to 3 in one of the most storied World Series ever.-Hannah -
Canned Coke (no exact date)
Canned Coke is known to taste better that botled Coke. Why? Because the can keeps the coke stay cold and cool throughout the day whereas a plastic bottle would not isolate the coke from heat. The c anned Coke was the first regular production can that entered the national market. -Kat Yung -
First man to orbit Earth
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Bay of Pigs Invasion
This invasion was carried out by CIA funded and trained Cuban exiles as an attack on communism in Cuba. It failed miserably and caused many losses for the US.
-Katherine Nilsen -
Wide World of Sports
ABC airs the incredibly popular show Wide World of Sports. It ran all the way from 1961-1998. It was an instant hit because there weren't many other sports shows on the air.
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Astronaut Alan Shepard was the first American man in space.
Alan Bartlett "Al" Shepard, Jr. was an American naval aviator, test pilot, flag officer, NASA astronaut, and businessman, who in 1961 became the second person, and the first American, to travel into space. -Hannah -
Berlin Wall Built
The Berlin Wall is built in a matter of one night! This wall seperates West and East Berlin. Gabby LeVeau -
Roger Maris (couldn't find date)
Roger Maris hits 61 home-runs and breaks Babe Ruth's record of 60 homeruuns in 1927. -Kat Yung -
Four Corners airs
ABC premiered the tv show Four Corners which still runs today.
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Roger Maris hit 61 home runs in one season beating Babe Ruth's record.
Roger Eugene Maris was an American professional baseball player. He was a Major League Baseball right fielder for 12 seasons and on four teams, from 1957 through 1968.-Hannah -
Dick Van Dike Show
The Dick Van Dike Show was an American sitcom that was televised on CBS and was popular up until 1966.
Amanda -
Breakfast at Tiffany's
This was a classic movie starring Aubry Hepburn who died on January 20th, 1993.
-Amanda -
Spacewar was created (no exact date)
Spacewar was the very first computer video game. It was invented by Steve Russell. -delaney -
John Glenn, Jr. becomes first American to make an orbital flight.
John Herschel Glenn, Jr. is a retired United States Marine Corps pilot, astronaut, and United States senator. -Hannah -
John Glenn and US achievements in Space
John Glenn was lifted off from Launch Complex 14 aboard an Atlas rocket to become the first American to orbit the earth, not once, but 3 times! This was a major achievement for the Americans.
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Cassius Clay
Cassius Clay, also known as Muhammad Ali, won a gold medal in boxing at the olympics. Ali was the first African-American boxer to win a gold medal in the olympics. -Kat Yung -
Wilt Chamberlain from the Philadelphia Warriors scored 100 points in one game a new record.
Wilt Chamberlin was an American basketball player. He played for the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. He played for the University of Kansas and also for the Harlem Globetrotters before playing in the NBA. -Hannah -
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan was a popular singer throughout all of the 60's. One of his many songs, Like a Rolling Stone, was number nine at the time.
Amanda -
1st walmart opens
Sam Walton opened the first Walmart store in Rogers, Ark. -delaney -
Rolling Stones
Rolling Stones on the Ed Sullivan ShowRolling Stones made their debut in July of '62 and were a very famous rock band after that. Their lead singer Mick Jagger was incredibly popular for his dance moves.
-Amanda -
Marilyn Monroe Death
Marilyn Monroe was found dead in the bedroom of her home by her psychiatrist. She commits suicide at the young age of 36. (Megan Morrow) -
Jackie Robinson Hall of Fame (no specific date)
Jackie Robinson was an awesome baseball player. Not only was he the first African-American to play in Major League, he was also the first Aftrican-American to be inducted into the hall of fame. While Robinson was on the Dogers, they won six pennants in his ten seasons. Robinson was named most valuable player (MVP) in 1949 and had approximatley 124 runs. -Kat Yung -
James Meredith becomes first black man at the University of Mississippi.
James Howard Meredith is an American civil rights movement figure, a writer, and a political adviser. In 1962, he was the first African-American student admitted to the segregated University of Mississippi and graduated in 1963. -Hannah -
Cuban Missile Crisis
This added to the tension of the Cold War dramatically and was possibly the peak of the silent war. The United States and Soviet Union had a tense 13 day stand off because of a new missile installed in Cuba. President JFK had a missile to retaliate if needed and it was only a matter of waiting to see what would happen.
-Katherine Nilsen -
Missiles are Removed
Soviet Premier Nikita Krushshev agreed to remove missiles from Cuba. This ended the Cuban Missile Crisis.
-Katherine Nilsen -
computer mouse invented (no exact date)
Doug Engelbart invented the computer mouse in 1963. -delaney -
Governor George Wallace
Alabama Governor George Wallace, is the man who refuses to open doors to allow blacks into a school. -delaney -
Medgar Evers Is Murdered
Medgar Evers was an African American civil rights leader. He was shot to death outside of his own house. Bryon De La Beckwith, a white supermacist, killed him. -delaney -
Space Race
Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman in space. -Gabby LeVeau -
Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol was a famous painter in the 60's. He painted many famous pictures including Marilyn Monroe, and "Soup." He always used lots of bright colors in his paintings.
-Amanda -
James Meriidith
James was the first black person to graduate from Mississippi University. -delaney -
James Meredith Graduates
James Meredith was the first black man to attend the University of Mississippi. He graduated on this date. He was also a very big civil rights leader at this time.
-Katherine Nilsen -
Martin Luther King Jr. gives speech
He gave a famous speech that started with "I have a dream..." and spoke to 200,000 people in Washington D.C. (Megan Morrow) -
Martin Luther King Jr. gives famous speech, "I have a dream ..." He spoke to 200,000 at a Civil Rights Rally.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American pastor, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. -Hannah -
16th Street Baptist Church Bombing
The 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing was in Birmingham, Alabama. It was an act of "white supermacist terromism". This bombing killed 4 girls and 22 injuries. -delaney -
In the World Series, the Dodgers beat the Yankees.
The Brooklyn Dodgers win the World Series at last, beating the New York Yankees 2-0. They'd lost the championship seven times already, and they'd lost five times just to the Yanks--in 1941, 1947, 1949, 1952 and 1953.-Hannah -
John F. Kennedy Assasinated
John F. Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald on Elm Street. In the car with him were his wife, Jacqueline, a governer, John Conally and his wife. 3 shots were made by Oswald from the Texas Schoolbook Depository building. 2 hit Kennedy, the second a shot to the head which killed him. Abraham Zapruder caught the entire thing on film, causing this event to be examined over and over by many.
-Katherine Nilsen
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JFK Space Center
On Nov. 29, 1963, just five days after the assassination of the president who set the moon as NASA's goal, the center was renamed the John F. Kennedy Space Center in his honor. Credit to NASA website Gabby LeVeau -Gabby LeVeau -
"I want to hold your hand" is released
In 1963, the Beatles was a very popular group of singers. On November 29, 1963, their new hit "I want to Hold your Hand" came out and sent all their fans crazy. This was the first song to catch on in America and was #1 in America during February of 1963. -Kat Yung -
Surgeon Luther Terry
Surgeon General Luther Terry discovers that Cigarettes are bad for your health and are a leading cause of cancer. This is a shock to most people because most people smoke cigarettes regularly. (Megan Morrow) -
Sports Cassius Clay
Cassius Clay becomes the worlds heavyweight champion. -Gabby LeVeau -
Jeaporady!
The game show "Jeaporady" aired on ABC. This show still runs to this day.
-Amanda -
The Beatles
Can't Buy Me LoveThe Beatles were an incredibly popular band! They had multiple hit songs. Some of them include, "Twist and Shout" and "Can't Buy Me Love."
-Amanda -
Three Civil Rights Workers
Three civil rights workers were murdered for beign part of the civil rights act. James Chaney, Michael Schwerner, and Andrew Goodman, two of which were white. Chaney was the only African -American one and the other two were just taking part in the act. They were all killed June 21, of 1964. -Kat Yung -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
(delaney)President Lyndon Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act. This Act prhibits discrimination of race, religion and gender. -
Janis Jopplin
Piece of my HeartFamous female artist with a strong voice. She was popular throughout all of the 60's. One of her best songs is called: Piece of my Heart.
-Amanda -
Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island Theme SongGilligan's Island aired on CBS and ran up until 1976.
-Amanda -
MLK nobel prize
At the young age of 35, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the nobel peace prize as well as $54,123.00 but promised to turn the prize money into the furtherance of the civil rights movement. -Kat Yung -
Lyndon B. Johnson won Presidency
Lyndon B. Johnson won presidency against against Barry Goldwater. Barry Goldwater was the 1st [presidential canidate from Arizona. But, Johnson won by a landslide because Lyndon Johnson supported the civil rights act. Gabby LeVeau -Gabby LeVeau -
Miniskirts (no exact date)
Miniskirts became very popular in the 65s. This piece of clothing was very different, people were used to long skirts that covered up skin. So when woman started wearing mini skirts it showed off all their skin. The miniskirt was a sign of rebellion. -delaney -
Winston Churchill dies
Winston Churchill dies on January 24, 1965 at the age of 90. He was the prime minister of England during WWII. -Kat Yung -
Malcom X assianated
A black leader, Maclom was assaintated. -delaney -
The Sound of Music
The Sound of MusicA clasic musical starring Julie Andrews. This movie is still viewed by people all over America today.
-Amanda -
"Bloody Sunday"
"Bloody Sunday" was a part of the Montgomery Marches. 600 people marched in the streets protesting their exclusion from society. But the state police attacked them with clubs and tear gas. (Megan Morrow) -
US sends troops to Vietnam
3,500 U.S. Marines landed near Da Nang in South Vietnam; they are the first U.S. troops arrive in Vietnam. Gabby LeVeau -
Boston beat the Lakers for NBA championship.
The 1965 NBA World Championship Series was the championship series of the 1964-65 National Basketball Association season, and was the conclusion of the 1965 NBA Playoffs. The best-of-seven series was played between the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers and the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics. This was the Celtics' 9th straight trip to the championship series, and they won the series over the Lakers, 4-1. -Hannah -
Barbie Dolls
By 1965, 100 million barbie dolls have been sold. The barbie doll was created by Ruth and Elliott Handler. They came up with the idea of the doll when they saw there daughter playing with paper dolls. They wanted to created a 3-dimentional doll for her to use. -delaney -
Edward White "Walks" in Space
Edward White takes his space flight and becomes the first person to "walk" in space (although he really just floated near his rocketship). He is often forgotten but this was a very big day for space advancements.
-Katherine Nilsen -
The Doors
The Doors were a popular band throughout all of the 60's. One of their most popular songs was called People Are Strange.
-Amanda -
Tie dye became popular.
(delaney) Tie Dye began about 5000 years ago but became very popular in the 60's. It brought out your "inner hippie" . People in the 60's loved vibrant colors and tie-dye clothing was the perfect way to wear it. -
The first Super Bowl was played and the Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs.
The First AFL-NFL World Championship Game in professional American football was played on January 15, 1967 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. The National Football League (NFL) champion Green Bay Packers defeated the American Football League (AFL) champion Kansas City Chiefs by the score of 35–10. -Hannah -
"Black Power"
This was a political slogan for people of African/Black descent. It emphisized racial pride and the popularity of integration. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. was first to use this term and it soon caught on. (Megan Morrow) -
Space Race
Surveyor 1 soft-lands on the Moon. -Gabby LeVeau -
Walt Disney dies
Walt Disney was an animator, cartoonist, producer, director, screen writer, and voice actor. He sadly died of lug cancer, but his creations live on as far as today. (Megan Morrow) -
Hand held calculator invented (no exact date)
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Green Bay beat Oakland in the 2nd Super Bowl.
The Second AFL-NFL World Championship Game in professional American football, known as Super Bowl II, was played on January 14, 1967 at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. -Hannah -
Three Astronauts Burn to Death
In a terrible space accident Virgil Grissom, Edward White (the first man to "walk" in space), and Roger Chaffe's spacecraft burns, killing them and destorying everything.
-Katherine Nilsen -
Muhammad Ali Stripped of Title
When recieving a military draft and refusing to join the army, the famous boxer is stripped of his title.
-Katherine Nilsen -
Jimi Hendrix
He is often reffered to as the greatest electric guitarist in rock and roll history.
-Amanda -
The Beach Boys
Beach Boys: BarbieThis rock n roll band was famous for their songs about the California beach scene, surfing, and hot rod cars.
-Amanda -
Litte Rock High School Disegregates
On this day, this dilemma gained popularity as civil rights activists were enraged that the governer could force the school to not allow 9 african american students in.
-Katherine Nilsen -
Martin Luther King Jr. dies
Martin Luther King Jr. was murdered or assasinated by James Earl Ray. (Megan Morrow) -
Fair Housing Act
This law allows equal rights with people buying a house based on their race. Black people get fair opportunities to buy or rent a house just like any other person. (Megan Morrow) -
Led Zeppelin
This was a popular rock band that was famous starting in 1968 and continued to be successful throughout all of the 70's as well.
-Amanda -
Space Race
The crew of Apollo 7 begin a 10 day mission to study the new spacecraft. -Gabby -
Japan's 300 Million Yen Robbery
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Flower Power
Flowers are used in many people's clothing and accessories and is used as a symbol for peace and non-violence. People decorated with them were called "hippies" and were against wars and for peaceful life. (Megan Morrow) -
Artifical Heart invented
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Robert Kennedy Assassinated
Robert Kennedy was assassinated by Sirhan Sirhan. -delaney -
Neil Armstrong walks on the moon
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Manson Family Murders (no exacts date, too many dates)
Charles Millies Manson is a criminal who was found guilty of 7 murders in the late 60s. He murdered Sharon Tate and 4 others at her house. He also murdered Leno and Rosemary LaBianca, a married couple. -delaney
