Forrest Gump Timeline By gabbydiaz Jan 1, 1952 Forrest Hip Dancing With Elvis. Jan 15, 1953 Elvis Presley "Hound Dog" released. Mar 1, 1963 1963 All American Team Meets President John F. Kennedy Jun 10, 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 in battle. Jan 1, 1968 Forrest discovers ping pong. Jul 1, 1968 Forrest recieves Medal of Honor and meets Presindent Lyndon B. Johnson. Jul 20, 1969 United States land on moon. Apr 6, 1971 Forrest Gump goes to China. Sep 11, 1971 John Lennon´s first appearance on the Dick Cavett show. Oct 8, 1971 Jonh Lennon´s song,¨imagine¨is released. Jun 17, 1972 Watergate Break, Forrest meets President Nixon. Mar 1, 1974 Birth of the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Aug 9, 1974 Nixon´s resignation Aug 29, 1974 Hurricane Carmen struck Lousiana Apr 1, 1976 Apple Computer goes public. Forrest invested money. Oct 1, 1979 Forrest started running. Mar 30, 1981 Forrest receives Jenny´s letter the same day President Reagan is attacked. Apr 24, 1981 First known outbreak of AIDS. Mar 22, 1982 Jenny dies.
