John F. Kennedy By alaic29 Jan 1, 1940 JFK graduated from Harvard Period: Jan 1, 1940 to Jan 1, 1963 John F. Kennedy Jan 1, 1945 Kennedy served in the navy during WWII Jan 1, 1946 Microwave ovens were invented Jun 23, 1947 Taft- Hartey Act was passed. Jan 1, 1948 Contact Lenses were invented. Jan 1, 1950 Credit Cards were invented Jan 1, 1950 Car Seat Belts were invented. Jan 1, 1952 Kennedy was elected to the Senate Sep 12, 1953 John F. Kennedy married Jacqueline Bouvier. Jan 1, 1956 Nuclear Test Bon Treaty Jan 1, 1957 First Child (Caroline) was born. Jan 1, 1960 JFK was nominated for presidency against Richard Nixon. Nov 8, 1960 JFK became president Jan 20, 1961 Inaguration Aug 13, 1961 Cold War began Oct 1, 1962 Cuban Missle Crisis Jan 1, 1963 Lava Lamp was invented Nov 22, 1963 John F. Kennedy's Assasination