Forrest Gump Timeline By Alfaro143471 Jan 1, 1952 Forrest Hip Dancing with Elvis Period: Jan 1, 1952 to Dec 31, 1982 Forrest Gump Jan 1, 1956 Elvis Presley "Hound Dog" released Mar 24, 1963 All-American Team meets John F. Kennedy May 16, 1963 Desegregation of University of Alabama Nov 22, 1963 President Kennedy assassinated Jan 1, 1966 Forrest Enters the Vietnam War Jan 1, 1967 Forrest saves the members of his platoon Jan 1, 1968 Forrest discovers ping-pong Jul 1, 1968 Forrest recieves Medal of Honor and meets Pres. LBJ Jul 20, 1969 U.S. lands on the Moon Apr 19, 1971 Forrest goes to China Sep 11, 1971 John Lennon's first appearance on the Dick Cavett Talk show Oct 8, 1971 John Lennon's song "Imagine" is released Jun 17, 1972 Watergate break-in Jan 1, 1974 Hurricane Carmen hits Louisiana Mar 1, 1974 Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Aug 9, 1974 Nixon's Resignation Oct 1, 1979 Forrest starts running Apr 24, 1980 First known outbreak of AIDS Dec 12, 1980 Apple Computer goes public Mar 30, 1981 Forrest recieves Jenny's letter the same day Reagan is attacked Mar 22, 1982 Jenny Dies
