Forrest Gump By Daniornelas Jan 1, 1952 Forrest hip dancing with Elvis Jan 1, 1956 Elvis Presley "Hound Dog" Mar 1, 1963 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 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 Sep 9, 1971 John Lennon's song "Imagine" is released Sep 11, 1971 John Lennon's first appearance on the Dick Cavett talk show Oct 1, 1971 Forest starts running Apr 10, 1972 Forced goes to China Jul 17, 1972 Date of Watergate break-in Mar 1, 1974 Birth of the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Aug 8, 1974 Nixon's resignation Sep 7, 1974 Hurricane Carmen struck Louisiana Apr 24, 1980 First known outbreak of AIDS Dec 12, 1980 Apple computer goes public Mar 30, 1981 Forest receives Jenny's letter Mar 22, 1982 Jenny dies
