Forrest Gump By zoejimenez1 Jan 1, 1952 Forrest Hip Dancing with Elvis Feb 2, 1956 Elvis Presley “Hound Dog” released 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 is 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 Jun 6, 1968 Robert F. “Bobby” Kennedy was assassinated 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 11, 1971 John Lennon’s first appearance on the Dick Cavett Talk Show Oct 11, 1971 John Lennon’s song, “Imagine” is released Jan 1, 1972 Forrest and Lt. Dan Celebrate New Year’s Eve in New York City Jan 1, 1972 Forrest meets President Nixon May 15, 1972 George Wallace was shot Jun 17, 1972 Nixon’s resignation Mar 1, 1974 Birth of the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Sep 1, 1974 Hurricane Carmen struck Louisiana Sep 5, 1975 Forrest gets the call that his mother is sick Oct 1, 1979 Forrest starts running Apr 23, 1980 first known outbreak of AIDS Dec 12, 1980 First date Lieutenant Dan could have invested Forrest's money in Apple Computer Mar 30, 1981 Forrest receives letter from Jenny Mar 22, 1982 Jenny dies Dec 15, 1982 Forrest stops running
