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John F. Kennedy Elected
Kennedy elected by a narrow margin. -
First American in Space
Alan Shepard becomes the first American, second person, in space. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
America blockades Cuba after finding arms there. -
JFK Assassinated
John F. Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas -
Tonkin Gulf Incident
Maddox engages North Vietnamese torpedo boats. -
Malcolm X Dies
Malcolm X is assassinated. -
Tet Offensive
North Vietnamese launch massive offensive in Vietnam. -
Robert Kennedy Assassinated
Robert Kennedy killed after winning California primary. -
Democratic National Convention
The Democratic Party gathers to conduct primaries. -
Moon Landing
Apollo 11 brings the first man to the moon.
