Forrest Gump Timeline By judithjaquez Jan 1, 1956 Forrest Hip Dancing with Elvis Jan 1, 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 Apr 10, 1971 John Lennon’s first appearance on the Dick Cavett Talk Show Oct 8, 1971 John Lennon’s song, “Imagine” is released. May 15, 1972 George Wallace is shot Jun 17, 1972 Forrest meets President Nixon Dec 31, 1972 Forrest & Lt. Dan NYE in NYC celebration Mar 2, 1974 Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Aug 8, 1974 Nixon resigns Sep 20, 1974 Hurricane Carmen struck Lousiana Sep 5, 1975 Forrest gets call of sick Mother Apr 1, 1976 Lt. Dan invests Forrest's money with Apple Oct 1, 1979 Forrest starts running Apr 24, 1980 First AIDS outbreak Mar 30, 1981 Forrest receives letter from Jenny Mar 22, 1982 Jenny dies Dec 15, 1982 Forrest stopped running
