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Yuri Gagarin was the first man to ever go into space and he was from the Soviet Union. This accomplishment put more pressure on the US and accelerated the space race. -
SNCC stands for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. This organization formed sit-in protest movements. -
This was the first-ever televised debate for presidential candidates and there were 67 million views. -
"The Flintstones" was the first animated series aired on television. This was important as the show is directed towards adults but the main characters are cartoons. -
American President Kennedy was elected as a Democrat party candidate. He was focused on the Soviet Union and Cuba. Lyndon B. Johnson was Vice President. -
The Berlin Wall was a wall that separated West Berlin built by the German democratic Republic during the Cold War. This was done to restrict the citizens within the West Berlin from having an influence on the East. -
Roger Maris breaks Babe Ruth's record with 61 Home Runs. -
This statement condemns middle-class materialism, racism, conformity, and anticommunism. This was created to implement participatory democracy in college. -
Marilyn Monroe dies at the young age of 36 due to an overdose on barbiturates. Her death was international because of how famous she was with supporting women empowerment, femininity, and individuality. -
James Meredith was the first African American to enroll as a student at the University of Mississippi. -
This movie premiered at the London Pavilion cinema and many American citizens went to watch it. -
This was a dangerous moment during the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union almost causing a nuclear conflict. The Soviet Union attacked the US with missiles that were planted in Cuba. -
This speech was so important during the Civil Right Movement as it spoke for all the colored people and the dream they have for equality. -
The President was shot twice from an open window when he was at the Texas School Book Depository. The accused killer was Lee Harvey. -
The Beatles were a group of youth band members who created pop music. The Beatles became very successful and made an impact on popular culture. -
This was a big stepping stone in American pop culture. There were millions of viewers who watched the Beatles perform. -
This fair was so important because it was a pinnacle of American culture and technology. At the fair, Americans showed products that would benefit and advance technology. -
Johnson was a Democratic candidate and defeated the Republican Barry Goldwater. -
Malcolm X was a Radical African American Civil Rights Activist. He was shot and killed in Manhattan, New York City. -
These riots happened after the arrest of an African American man, Marquette Frye. This act showed how police perpetrated African Americans and were racially motivated. -
This series was based on the future and gave optimistic views of what will happen. -
Thousands of people gathered at this Human Be-In as it became an epicenter. Those who went to this attraction embraced love, music, drugs and social activism. -
The game was played between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs. The game took place in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Stadium. -
Ali wanted to be in the US Armed Forces but refused to go because of his religion. Due to the refusal he went to prison and had to pay a huge fine. -
The Sgt. Pepper’s album was the eighth album that the band released. This music focused on counterculture ideals (drugs, self-exploration, etc). -
Marshall was the first African American who was nominated to the American Supreme Court. This was a big step in civil rights and racism. -
These protests were against Americans being involved in the Vietnam War because many American's thought that they should stay out of this foreign conflict. -
The Tet Offensive was a series of North Vietnamese offensive attacks on South Vietnam. During this time the US was an allied force with South Vietnam. -
Martin Luther King Jr. a civil rights activist was shot and killed on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. -
Robert Kennedy was shot and killed at the Ambassador Hotel by killer Sirhan Sirhan. -
LSD was made illegal because of its high potential for abuse. -
Richard Nixon was the Republican nominee who was elected as the 37th President of the United States. He caused a lot of fear and loss of trust with the American citizens due to the Watergate scandal. -
The Stonewall Inn was raided by police officers, resulting in a huge riot of almost 400 people. The riot was a result of the police harassment against the sexual minority in America. -
Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin were the first Astronauts to Land on the Moon after they landed the Apollo Lunar Module Eagle. -
The Altamont concert marked the hippie era in the American youth culture.