Major Events of the 1960's

By Daniela22597
  • The Election of John F. Kennedy

    The Election of John F. Kennedy

    This election was one of the closest in American history. On November 8th, 1960 John F. Kennedy became the 35th president of the United States.
  • First American into Space

    First American into Space

    Alan Shepard was the 2nd person to orbit space. He was the first American.
  • The Cuban Missile Crisis

    The Cuban Missile Crisis

    The United States engaged in a tense 13 day political and military standoff.
  • Assassination of John F. Kennedy

    Assassination of John F. Kennedy

    John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dealey Plaze, Dallas Texas,
  • The Tonkin Gulf Incident

    The Tonkin Gulf Incident

    The name was given to two separate confrontations involving North Vietnam and the United States in the waters of the Gulf of Tonkin.
  • Assassination of Malcom X

    Assassination of Malcom X

    Malcom X was killed in New York City, New York on February 21 1965.
  • The Tet Offensive

    The Tet Offensive

    Early on the morning of January 30th, 1968, North Vietnamese troops and Viet Cong forces attacked around 100 major cities in South Vietnam.
  • Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy

    Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy

    Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in Los Angeles, California. He was shot in the Ambassador Hotel.
  • The Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

    The Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

    Lyndon Johnson announced he would not seek reelection. The purpose of the convention was to select a new presidential candidate.
  • The First Man to Land on the Moon

    The First Man to Land on the Moon

    Neil Armstrong was the first man to land on the moon.