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SNCC Formed
An organization created to protest segregation mainly in restaurants against African Americans. -
First airing of “The Flintstones”
The first airing of a popular TV show in America. -
First Televised Presidential Debate
A debate of JFK against Nixon. It made Americans more interested and candidates and also made elections more reliant on debates. -
JFK Becomes President
JFK became the 35th president of the US. He defeated Nixon during the first televised election. He was also the youngest president. -
Russians send the First Man into Space
It was a major turning point in the space race that motivated America. -
Berlin Wall Constructed
Berlin was divided into the allied control west and Soviet controlled west. -
Roger Maris of the Yankees Breaks Babe Ruth’s Single Season Home Run Record
It took 34 years to beat Babe Ruth's record and was a landmark in Baseball history. -
Marilyn Monroe Dies
The famous actress Marilyn Monroe died of a barbiturate overdose. -
James Meredith Registers at Ole Miss
James Meredith became the first African American student at the University of Mississippi. This was a major win for civil rights. -
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Cuban Missile Crisis
American forces discovered nuclear arms being built in Cuba by the USSR and a panic for a nuclear war started. Both countries eventually agreed to disarm those nukes. -
“Dr. No” the first James Bond Movie Premiers
Introduced the world to James Bond and was the start of the largest movie franchise in history. -
Lyndon B Johnson Defeats Barry Goldwater
It was a landslide victory for LBJ against Barry Goldwater. -
JFK Assassination
JFK was assassinated in Dallas, TX. He was riding in an open-roof car at the time. He was killed by Lee Harvey Oswald -
The Beatles Appear on Ed Sullivan
A milestone in American pop culture that drew 73 million viewers. -
Beatles Arrive in America
The Beatles arrived in America for the first time to do concerts. -
SDS Releases its Port Huron Statement
It was a critique of the US failing to achieve international peace and economic justice. -
Malcolm X Assassinated
A major figure in the civil rights movement was ambushed and killed. -
Malcolm X Assassinated
A major figure in the civil rights movement was ambushed and killed. -
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Watts Race Riots
Was the largest and most destructive protest for African American rights and marked a turning point in the civil rights movement. -
“Star Trek” TV Show Airs
It increased public interest in the U.S space program. It was also an extremely popular show that lasted for many decades. -
San Francisco “Summer of Love” Begins
It marked the beginning of counter culture in America and the true start of the 60s. -
First NFL Football Super Bowl
It was the first Super Bowl which marked the start of a popular American event. -
Boxer Muhammad Ali Refuses Military Service
He did not agree with the US's actions in Vietnam and so he was an important figure who went against the war. -
Beatles Release Sgt. Pepper’s Album
It was the first Beatles song to have the same track listings in the US as in the UK. -
Thurgood Marshall Nominated to the Supreme Court
He was the first black Supreme Court Justice during a time of fighting for racial justice. -
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Tet Offensive
Decisive battle between the North Vietcong and South Vietnamese forces. It ended in a loss for the North. A lot of southern Vietcong infrastructure was destroyed. -
Martin Luther King Jr. Assassinated
James Earl Ray shot and killed MLK outside of a motel. -
Robert Kennedy Assassinated
He was the brother of JFK. He was shot. The man who killed him was Sirhan Sirhan -
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Protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention
Protests were conducted at the DNC against the Vietnam War. -
Dr. King’s “I Have A Dream” Speech
His most famous speech calling for equality. -
New York World’s Fair Begins
It showed the pinnacle of US technology and culture -
LSD Declared Illegal by the U.S. Government
LSD was considered a cultural threat by the government and was banned. -
Nixon is Elected
He was a republican nominee who defeated Hubert Humphrey. His strategy was to attract the silent majority. He was later re-elected -
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Stonewall Riots
Police raided a gay bar and patrons fought back. It was a major shift in the attitude for gay rights in America. -
American Astronauts Land on the Moon
Neil Armstrong is the first man to ever step on the moon. This shows a great technological advancement for the US. -
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Woodstock Concert
America was struggling with the Vietnam War and this provided an escape for them in the form of music and community. -
The Rolling Stones Host the Altamont Music Festival
It was the final show of the Rolling Stone's American tour. An 18 year old Meredith Hunter was stabbed to death by hell's angels' security.