Research Project

Gas Prices

Mar 16, 1959

The gas prices were at 25 cents a gallon.

Vietnam

Mar 6, 1960

The U.S. announced sending 3,500 people to Vietnam.

JFK

Jan 20, 1961

John F. Kennedy delivers is first State of the Union Address.

Wilt Chamberlain

Mar 2, 1962

Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points in a single NBA basketball game.

"I Have a Dream"

Aug 28, 1963

Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.

JFK Trial

Mar 14, 1964

A Dallas, Texas jury finds Jack Ruby guilty of killing John F. Kennedy.

Tom and Jerry

Sep 25, 1965

Tom and Jerry was first prodcasted on CBS.

Caesars Palace

Aug 5, 1966

Caesars Palace hotel and casino opens in Las Vegas.