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First World War started
Shortly after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Austria-Hungary invades Serbia, marking the beginning of the First World War. -
Smith-Hughes Vocational Education Act passed by Congress.
The Smith-Huges Act, providing federal funds for agriculture education in high school, is passed by Congress. -
First World War ended.
The First World War ended with Germany agreeing to a cease-fire on November 11th. -
F.F.A. officially founded.
A group of students from the thrid annual National Congress of Vocational Agriculture Students came together and formed the Future Farmers of America. -
Official colors adopted; Alabama F.F.A. founded as 36th state charter
The colors of blue and gold were adopted by the F.F.A. as their official color and the Alabama F.F.A. was founded as the 36th state charter. -
F.F.A. adopts national creed.
The F.F.A. adopts a national creed written by E.M. Tiffany. -
F.F.A. adopts jacket as official dress.
The F.F.A. adopts the F.F.A. jacket as official attire of F.F.A. members. -
Second World War Started
Germany invades Poland, initiating the Second World War. -
ENIAC computer created
The ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer) computer, the first electronic general purpose computer, is created. -
Second World War Ended
Japan surrenders to the United States, officially ending the Second World War. -
F.F.A. Supply Store began operating
The F.F.A. Supply Store began to operate, selling F.F.A. jackets and accessories to F.F.A. chapters nationwide. -
Congress grants F.F.A. a federal charter.
Congress signs into law "Public Law 81-740", giving F.F.A. a federal charter and promoting an F.F.A. advisor as a staff member of the U.S. Department of Education. -
National Future Farmer magazine published
The National Future Farmer magazine, the official magazine of the F.F.A., is published. -
Code of Ethics adopted
The F.F.A. adopts a Code of Ethics, requiring F.F.A. members to abide to dress and behavioral rules and etiquette. -
Steve Jobs is born
Steven Paul "Steve" Jobs, founder of Apple, is born. -
Bill Gates is born
William Henry "Bill" Gates III, founder of Microsoft, is born. -
Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers "I Have A Dream" speech.
In response to segregation and racial discrimination, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers his "I Have A Dream" speech in Washington, D.C. -
New Farmers of America merge with F.F.A.
The New Farmers of America merge with the F.F.A. to unite the exclusive african-american agriculture club with the exclusive caucasian agriculture club. -
Girls were allowed to join the F,F,A,
Women were allowed national membership in 1969. As of now, about 34% of F.F.A. members are girls. -
Linus Torvalds is born.
Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux kernel, is born. -
National F.F.A. Alumni Association is founded.
The National F.F.A. Alumni Association is founded, allowing previous members to be active in student chapters. -
First Commercial Microprocessor Released
Intel Corporation releases the first microprocessor out to the public, the Intel 4004, revolutionizing the field of computers. -
Monty Python and the Holy Grail released
Monty Python and the Holy Grail, made by the comedy group Monty Python, is released to theaters. -
Rambo: First Blood released
Rambo: First Blood, starring Sylvester Stallone, is released to theaters. -
F.F.A. changes name from Future Farmers of America to National F.F.A. Organization.
F.F.A. changes its name from Future Farmers of America to National F.F.A. Organization as to better represent their member's diverse interests. -
Future Farmer magazine changed to F.F.A. New Horizon
To better reflect the change of interests in new F.F.A. members, the magazine Future Farmer changes its name to the F.F.A. New Horizon. -
79th Annual F.F.A. Convention held Indianapolis
The National F.F.A. organization held its first convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.
