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SNCC formed
The SNCC formed to create a group dedicated to non violent , ways of helping African Americans with segregation and political confrontation. -
First airing of “The Flintstones”
The first episodes of the Flinstones was introduced to television audiences by ABC, and became a huge hit and was the first prime cartoon show. -
First televised Presidential debate
The fourth and final debate of Democratic Senator JFK and Republican VP Richard Nixon was displayed to all Americans on television, helping JFK secure the votes. -
President Kennedy is elected
John F. Kennedy, former Democratic Senator, was able to beat former VP Nixon by using new found television to support his campaign, and he became the 35th President of the United States. -
Russians send the first man into space
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin, who was a Soviet pilot and cosmonaut who became the first man to journey into outer space. -
Berlin Wall is constructed
After a crisis with missiles, and Kennedy's famous "Ich Bin Ein Berliner", Kruschev begins creating the Berlin Wall to separate Eastern European Berlin and Westerrn European Berlin. -
Roger Maris of the Yankees breaks Babe Ruth’s single season home run record
Roger Maris, in New York's final game of the regular season, hit his 61t home run, becoming the first ever player in the MLB to ever do so in a season. -
SDS releases its Port Huron statement
The Students for a Democratic Society released their Port Huron Statement, which detailed a new form of "participatory democracy" to rescue modern society from modern militarism. -
Marilyn Monroe dies
Famed actress and model Marilyn Monroe died at age 36 in her home in Los Angeles due to a supposed drug overdose. -
James Meredith registers at Ole Miss
James Meredith became the first African American student at the University of Mississippi. At first, he was denied by the Govenor of Mississippi, but Kennedy overruled his decision. Riots broke out on campus. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
This was a 13 day long confrontation with the United States and the Soviet Union, as the Soviet Union deployed nuclear missles into Cuba. -
“Dr. No” the first James Bond movie premiers
Dr. No, was a film released as the first installment of the James Bond series, based on Ian Flemming's famous novel. -
Dr. King’s “I Have A Dream” Speech
During one of the most iconic events of the Civil Rights Movement, MLK Jr. gave his "I Have A Dream" speech during the March on Washington, where he told his dreams of equality for all Americans. -
John F Kennedy is assassinated
John F Kennedy was shot and killed as he rode through a motorcade through Dealey Plaza in downtown Dallas, Texas. -
The Beatles arrive in the United States
The Beatles land at the newly named JFK airport, and appear on the Ed Sullivan Show for the first time two days later. -
The Beatles appear on Ed Sullivan
The Beatles, after releasing their iconic Sgt. Peppers album, landed in America for their first ever televised performance. -
New York World’s Fair begins
The New York World's Fair was an event which showcased 20th century technology and and American culture, held in Queens, New York. -
Lyndon B Johnson defeats Barry Goldwater
Democratic President LBJ defeated the Republican candidate Barry Goldwater in a landslide election. -
Malcolm X assassinated
Malcom X, who was a huge civil rights activist and was more of a revolutionist, was assassinated In Manhattan. -
Watts race riots
These riots were a series of violent confrontations with the Los Angeles police and the citizens of Watts, and other predominatily African American neighborhoods in the area, after an African American man was beaten by police. -
“Star Trek” TV show airs
The first Star Trek episode aired on NBC, starting America's obsession with TV shows about space, and was on for three seasons. -
San Francisco “Summer of Love” begins
The Summer of Love was a collection of events that occurred in San Fransico, specifcally Haight-Ashbury which brought about counterculture movements, and the rise of psychedelic rock with albums like Sgt. Peppers. -
First NFL Football Super Bowl
The first Super Bowl was held in Los Angeles, with the Green Bay Packers beating the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 35-10. -
Boxer Muhammed Ali refuses military service
Famous Heavyweight Chapmion Muhammed Ali refused to serve in Vietnam due to his religion, and was almost sent to jail for refusing to serve. -
Beatles release Sgt. Pepper’s album
The Beatles released Sgt. Peppers, in mid 1967, which was seen as an album that advanced the roles of sound composition, psychedelic imagery, and the role of the producer in music. -
Thurgood Marshall nominated to the Supreme Court
Thurgood Marshall, distinguished civil rights lawyer, was elected by LBJ in 1967 to be the first African American on the Supreme Court. -
LSD declared illegal by the U.S. government
The use of LSD, which was a drug, was seen as a cultural threat to American values and the Vietnam war effort. -
Tet Offensive
This was an event which started when North Viatnamese and the Viet Cong launched an attack on a number of targets on South Vietnam, and American soldiers got involved. This revealed to Americans that the Vietnam war was going to be costly and deadly. -
Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated
After becoming one of the most prominent Civil Rights leaders during the 1960's, MLK Jr. was assassinated by James Earl Ray. -
Robert Kennedy is assassinated
About 5 years after his brother, Robbert Kennedy was assassinated by Sirhan Sirhan at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California. -
Protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention
The protests at the Democratic National Convention were protests held due to the discourse of the United States being involved in the Vietnam War. These protests lasted 7 days. -
Richard Nixon is elected
Richard Nixon, the republican candidate, beat Hubert Humphrey by only a percent of 0.7. He was able to become Americans 37th President. -
American astronauts land on the moon
Commander Neil Armstrong and Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin were the first two American men to land on the moon, which was amazing to all Americans. -
Stonewall riots
The Stonewall riots began when NYC police raided a gay bar named the Stonewall Inn, which led to six days of protests and violent clashes with the police. This event served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement. -
Woodstock concert
The first Woodstock was held in Bethel, New York. It was a way for Americans to escape the horrors of the Vietnam war, and enjoy music and rock (as well as drugs). -
The Rolling Stones host the Altamont music festival
On the final day of their American tour, the Rolling Stones held a one day festival in Livermore, California. Some thought it would be just like Woodstock.