Forrest Gump By miguel4school Jan 1, 1952 Forrest Hip Dancing with Elvis Mar 22, 1953 Elvis Presley “Hound Dog” released Mar 22, 1963 All-American Team meets President John F. Kennedy May 22, 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 Jul 20, 1969 United States Lands On the Moon May 22, 1971 Forrest goes to China May 22, 1971 John Lennon’s first appearance on the Dick Cavett Talk show Oct 11, 1971 John Lennon’s song, “Imagine” is released Jun 23, 1972 Date of the Watergate break Sep 22, 1972 Hurricane Carmen struck Louisiana Mar 1, 1974 Birth of the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Aug 8, 1974 Nixon’s resignation Oct 1, 1979 Forrest start running Apr 24, 1980 Date of the first known outbreak of AIDS May 23, 1981 Apple Computer goes public Mar 22, 1982 Jrnny dies May 23, 1988 Forrest receives Jenny’s letter the same day President Reagan is attacked
