The 1960's By dannydeim7 Period: Jan 1, 1960 to Dec 31, 1969 major events in the 1960's Jan 20, 1961 Jfk becomes president Aug 28, 1963 Mlk gives his I have a dream speech Nov 22, 1963 Jfk gets assassinated Jan 31, 1968 Tet offensive begins Apr 4, 1968 Mlk gets assassinated