Forrest Gump By Myrieth Jan 1, 1952 Forrest Hip Dancing with Elvis Period: Jan 1, 1952 to Mar 22, 1982 Forrest Gump Era Jul 13, 1956 Elvis Presley releases Hound Dog Mar 30, 1961 Forrest receives Jenny’s letter Mar 1, 1963 1963 All-American Team meets President John F. Kennedy Jun 10, 1963 Desegregation of University of Alabama Nov 23, 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 Apr 10, 1971 Forrest goes to China Sep 9, 1971 John Lennon’s song, “Imagine” is released Sep 11, 1971 John Lennon’s first appearance on the Dick Cavett Talk show Jun 17, 1972 Forrest meets President Nixon Mar 1, 1974 Birth of the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Aug 8, 1974 Nixon's Resignation Sep 10, 1974 Hurricane Carmen strikes Louisiana Sep 17, 1979 Forest starts Running Dec 12, 1980 Apple Computer goes public Apr 24, 1981 Date of the first known outbreak of AIDS Mar 22, 1982 Jenny Dies
