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Riots at the Chicago Democratic Convention
Around 10,000 rioters would gather in Grant Park for the gathering. -
Newport Jazz Festival
The Newport Jazz Festival would be held, but with Jazz hitting an all-time high in popularity, it would lead to a large amount of rough-housing and violent behaviors during the festival. -
Nixon-Kennedy Debates (1st on Television)
The Nixon and Kennedy debates are some of the first presidential debates to be broadcast on television. -
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy would be shot and killed on a presidential trip motorcade through Dallas, Texas. -
The Beatles Appear for the first time on the Ed Sullivan Show
Popular boy band, the Beatles, would perform for the first time, causing them to skyrocket in popularity. -
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Allowed the president to take the necessary measures to fight against Vietnam. -
Operation Rolling Thunder
A constant bombing plan was initiated by the United States against Vietnam. -
March on the Pentagon
A massive protest against the Vietnam war that took place near the Pentagon. -
Mai Lai Massacre
A group of American soldiers would slaughter an entire village of people, including women and children. -
Woodstock
A massive music and art fair is held in Max Jasgur's farm. -
Chicago 8 Trial
After a riot, 8 men would be found and convicted of inciting a riot and tried. -
Kent State Protest
A protest that would lead to shots being fired, and 4 students would lose their lives. -
Roe vs. Wade
The US Supreme Court would rule that abortion is legal and a right of all American citizens. -
The Beatles Break Up
McCartney would announce he is no longer working with the group, and they all would slowly separate from one another, ending their band.