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Nathan Beford Forrest joins/forms the first iteration of the Klu Klux Klan.
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WWII
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Winston Groom (author) born
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Jenny born
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Bill Clinton born
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Hank Williams "Lovesick Blues" released
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US involvement (various forms) in Vietnam conflict.
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Period: to
Korean War
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Robert Zemeckis (director) born
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Tom Hanks born
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Elvis Presley "Hound Dog" released
ST#1-01. Big Mama Thorton version released Feb, 1953 -
Duane Eddy "Rebel Rouser" released.
ST#01-02 -
First known recording of "Jesus is on the Main Line"
Not featured on soundtrack or included song trivia on FG soundtrack Wikipedia page. Unknown version plays over montage where FG prays for shrimp and becomes successful/gives Bubba's mom check, she faints. -
Clarence "Frogman" Henry "(I Don't Know Why) But I Do" released
ST#01-03 -
The Rooftop Singers "Walk Right In" released
ST#01-04 -
Pete Seeger "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" released
EX-10. Written by Seeger in 1955, covered by many artists before Seeger's 1962 recording. -
Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs "Sugar Shack" released
EX-02 -
Tommy James and the Shondells "Hanky Panky" released
EX-03 -
George Wallace's pro-segregation "Stand at the Schoolhouse Door"
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JFK assassinated
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Jackie DeShannon "What the World Needs Now is Love" released
ST#01-14. -
The Four Tops "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)" released
ST#01-08 -
The Byrds "Turn! Turn! Turn!" released
ST#02-03. Written by P. Seeger in the late 50's, originally released in late 1962 by the Linelighters and some months later by Seeger himself on "The Bitter and the Sweet" album. -
The Mamas and the Papas "California Dreamin'" released
ST#01-12 -
Wilson Pickett "Land of 1000 Dances" released
ST#01-05 -
Bob Dylan "Rainy Day Woman #12 & #35" released
ST#01-10 -
Beach Boys "Sloop John B" released
ST#01-11 -
The Jimi Hendrix Experience "Hey Joe" released
EX-09. Originally released by The Leaves in late 1965. -
Buffalo Springfield "For What It's Worth" released
st#01-13. Recorded in November, 1966, the song has often been interpreted as anti-war but was inspired by the Sunset Strip curfew riots. -
The Doors "Break on Through (to the Other Side)" released
ST#01-15 -
The Youngbloods "Let's Get Together" released
ST#02-02 -
The Doors "People Are Strange" released
EX-07 -
The Doors "Soul Kitchen" released
EX-05 -
Aretha Franklin "Respect" released
ST#01-09 -
Scott McKenzie "San Fransisco" released
ST#02-03 -
Harry Nillson "Everybody's Talkin'" released
ST#02-06 -
The Doors "Hello I Love You" released
EX-06 -
Simon and Garfunkel "Mrs. Robinson" released
ST#01-16 -
RFK assassinated
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The Jimi Hendrix Experience "All Along the Watchtower" released
EX-04. Original Bob Dylan version released November 22, 1968. Recorded on November 6, 1967. -
Creedence Clearwater Revival "Fortunate Son" released.
ST#01-07 -
Jefferson Airplane "Volunteers" released
ST#02-01 -
The 5th Dimension "Aquarius: Medley" released.
ST#02-05 -
B.J. Thomas "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" released
ST#02-09 -
Canned Heat "Let's Stick Together" released
EX-11. Cover of 1962 R&B song by Wilbert Harrison. -
The Supremes "Stoned Love" released
ST#02-08 -
Three Dog Night "Joy to the World" released
ST#02-07 -
The Doors "Love Her Madly" released
EX-08 -
John Lennon/Yoko Ono first appearance on Dick Cavett show/premier of "Imagine"
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Nixon visits China
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George Wallace assassination attempt
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"Plumbers" break-in at Watergate Hotel.
FG observes break-in, calling the front desk. "Plumbers" were arrested at 2:30 AM. -
Gladys Knight and the Pips "I've Got to Use My Imagination" released
ST#02-14 -
Tony Orlando and Dawn "Tie A Yellow Ribbon" released.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd "Free Bird" released
EX-14 -
Lynyrd Skynyrd "Sweet Home Alabama" released
ST#02-11. Neil Young's "Southern Man" released September 19th, 1970. -
Randy Newman "Mr. President (Have Pity on the Working Man)" released
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KC and the Sunshine Band "Get Down Tonight" released
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Gerald Ford assassination attempt
Overheard on radio when FG and LtD are shrimping. -
The Doobie Brothers "It Keeps You Runnin'" released
ST#02-13 -
Joan Baez "Blowin' in the Wind (live)" released
ST#01-06. On "From Every Stage" live album. Bob Dylan version released August 1963. -
Fleetwood Mac "Go Your Own Way" released
ST#02-15*. Only available on 2001 collectors edition reprint. -
Jackson Browne "Running On Empty" released
ST#02-12*. Only available on 2001 Collectors edition reprint. -
Jimmy Carter collapses during 6.2 mi road race in Catoctin Mts., MD
Overheard on radio when FG runs through town to begin his long run. -
Period: to
Forrest Gump long run
"I ran for 3 years, 2 months, 14 days and 16 hours." -
Willie Nelson "On the Road Again" released
ST#02-16 -
Bob Seger "Against the Wind" released
ST#02-17. -
Period: to
Approx. story telling present of FG. (bench sitting)
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John Lennon assassination
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Reagan assassination attempt
FG sees news on TV after he finishes his run. -
Jenny dies
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Period: to
Invasion of Grenada
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Winston Groom's Forrest Gump (novel) released
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Period: to
Gulf War I
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Bill Clinton elected president.
Electoral votes: 370/168
Popular vote (millions): 44.9/39.1
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Alan Silvestri "Forrest Gump Suite" and orchestral soundtrack released.
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Forrest Gump film released nationwide
Budget: 55 million.
Box office: 655 million. -
Winston Groom's Gump and Co. (novel) released
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September, 11th terrorist attacks
