Forrest Gump By miguel(: Jan 1, 1952 Forrest meets elvis Nov 24, 1956 Elvis Presley "hound dog" released Jul 15, 1961 United States lands on moon Mar 24, 1963 all-american team meets president John F. Kennedy Jun 11, 1963 desegregation of the university of Alabama Nov 22, 1963 president Kennedy assassinated Jan 1, 1966 Forrest enters Vietnam war Jan 1, 1967 Forrest saves members from 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 Sep 11, 1971 John Lennons first appearance on the Dick Cavett talk show Oct 11, 1971 John Lennons song "image" is released Apr 6, 1972 Forrest goes to china Jun 17, 1972 Watergate break in Mar 1, 1974 Birth of the bubba gump shrimp Co. Aug 8, 1974 president Nixon resigns Sep 9, 1974 Hurricane Carmen struck Louisiana Oct 1, 1979 Forrest starts running Apr 24, 1980 First known outbreak of aids Dec 12, 1980 Apple computers goes public Mar 21, 1981 Forrest receives Jenny's letter Mar 22, 1982 Jenny dies
