1960's

Newport Jazz Festival

1960

This was a music festival and it was significant because this was the beginning of culture and gender norms being broken.

Nixon-Kennedy Debates (1st on Television)

Sep 26, 1960

This was a debate (Kennedy vs. Nixon) and it was the first to ever appear on television. This was important because during the debate Kennedy argued that the United States was falling behind the Soviet Union in technology and he was worried for the future.

The Assassination of John F. Kennedy

Nov 22, 1963

John F. Kennedy was assassinated in a car while beside his wife. This was important in history because not only was his wife beside him, but she also had to swear in the next president right after her husband was assassinated. John F. Kennedy had many plans and people often wonder what would've happened if he did not die.

The Beatles Appear for the first time on the Ed Sullivan Show

Feb 9, 1964

This was one of The Beatle's first big appearances. This was important because it changed the name of music forever.

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

Aug 10, 1964

This was a resolution that gave Johnson more power in the war. This was important because it increases U.S. involvement.

Operation Rolling Thunder

Mar 2, 1965

This operation was a bombardment campaign. This was significant because about 1,000 aircraft were lost.

March on the Pentagon

1967

This was a march that happened at the Pentagon and it was important because it was the first national protest against war.

Riots at the Chicago Democratic Convention

1968

These were riots that happened in Chicago at their Democratic convention. This was important because it was an anti-Vietnam War protest.

Chicago 8 Trial

1968

This was important because it was a trial for 8 anti-war activists.

Mai Lai Massacre

Mar 16, 1968

This is when U.S. soldiers murdered more than 400 Vietnamese people. This is important because it caused several anti-war thoughts and ideas. It even causes some American people to hate the U.S soldiers for a while because of a misconception that all soldiers were the ones murdering.

Woodstock

Aug 15, 1969

Woodstock was a music festival and it was important because it happened during the civil rights movement and it was an escape for some people.

The Beatles Break Up

Apr 10, 1970

This was when the Beatles broke up because of stress with the band. This was important during their time because of one of the members, John, became an anti-war activist.

Kent State Protest

May 4, 1970

This was a protest at Kent University and it was significant because 4 college students ended up dead.

Roe vs. Wade

Jan 22, 1973

This was when abortion first became legal. The reason this is important is because they used the Constitution to make this decision since everyone should have the right to choose what they want for their own body.