Forrest Gump By FabianMonsivais Jan 1, 1952 Forrest hip dancing with Elvis Jul 2, 1956 Elvis song hound dog released. Mar 1, 1963 All-American team meets J.F.K Jun 11, 1963 digression of University of Alabama Nov 22, 1963 J.F.K assassinated Jan 1, 1966 Forrest enters the Vietnam war Jan 1, 1967 Forrest saves the member of his platoon in battle Jan 1, 1968 Forrest discovers ping-pong Jul 1, 1968 Forrest receives medal of honor & meets president Lynnon B. Johnson Jul 20, 1969 1st landing on the moon Apr 10, 1971 Forrest goes to China Sep 1, 1971 John Lennon's first appearance on the Dick Cavett talk show Oct 11, 1971 John Lennon's song imagine is released Jul 17, 1972 Watergate break in Mar 1, 1974 Birth of Bubba Gump Shrimp co. Aug 8, 1974 date of Nixon's resignation Sep 9, 1974 Hurricane Carmen hits Louisiana Oct 1, 1979 Forrest starts running Mar 30, 1980 Forrest gets Jenny Apr 24, 1980 AIDS out break Dec 12, 1980 Apple goes public Mar 22, 1982 Jenny dies R.I.P