Forest Gump By gamez27 Period: Jan 1, 1950 to Jan 1, 1996 dates Jan 1, 1952 Forrest Hip Dancing with Elvis Jul 15, 1961 United States Lands On the Moon Mar 22, 1963 All-American Team meets President John F. Kennedy Jun 11, 1963 Desegregation of University of Alabama Nov 22, 1963 President Kennedy assassinated Jan 1, 1966 Forrest enters the Vietnam War Jan 1, 1967 Forrest saves the members of his platoon in battle Jan 1, 1968 Forrest discovers ping-pong Jul 1, 1968 Forrest receives Medal of Honor and meets President Lyndon B. Johnson Apr 6, 1971 Forrest goes to China Sep 11, 1971 John Lennon’s first appearance on the Dick Cavett Talk show Oct 11, 1971 John Lennon’s song, “Imagine” is released Jun 7, 1972 Forrest meets President Nixon Mar 1, 1974 Birth of the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Aug 9, 1974 Date of Nixon’s resignation Sep 10, 1974 Date Hurricane Carmen struck Louisiana Oct 1, 1979 What date did Forrest start running Dec 12, 1980 Apple Computer goes public Mar 30, 1981 Forrest receives Jenny’s letter Mar 22, 1982 Jenny dies
