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The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) was made in 1960 to go against violence -
Nixon and Kennedy went at it in the first televised debate. -
The first episode of "The Flintstones" aired on September 30, 1960, becoming the first prime-time animated series. -
President John F. Kennedy was elected in 1960, becoming the 35th President of the United States. -
In 1961, Roger Maris of the Yankees broke Babe Ruth's single-season home run record with 61. -
On April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space, launched by Russia. -
The Berlin Wall was constructed in 1961, dividing East and West Berlin to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West. -
It was written by SDS members for their first convention. -
Marilyn Monroe died on August 5, 1962, at age 36, from a suspected overdose, sparking widespread media attention. -
James Meredith registered at the University of Mississippi on October 1, 1962, becoming its first African American student. -
It opened to the public on October 5th and was the biggest movie of its time. -
The Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 was a tense standoff between the U.S. and Soviet Union over nuclear missiles in Cuba. -
The Beatles arrived in the United States on February 7, 1964, sparking the "British Invasion" and cultural revolution. -
Dr. King's "I Have A Dream" speech, delivered in 1963, called for racial equality and justice. -
John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, while riding in a motorcade. -
The Beatles performed live on TV and pulled in millions of viewers -
The 1964 New York World’s Fair opened, showcasing futuristic innovations and the theme "Peace Through Understanding" for global visitors. -
In the 1964 presidential election, Lyndon B. Johnson defeated Barry Goldwater in a landslide victory, securing his presidency. -
In 1965, the U.S. government declared LSD illegal, citing concerns over its dangerous and unpredictable psychological effects on users. -
The first NFL Super Bowl was played on January 15, 1967, between the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs. -
Malcolm X was assassinated on February 21, 1965, while giving a speech in New York City. -
The 1965 Watts race riots in Los Angeles erupted after police brutality, leading to six days of violent unrest. -
In 1967, boxer Muhammad Ali refused military service during the Vietnam War, citing religious beliefs and anti-war stance. -
A huge TV show that still plays today aired on national TV -
The San Francisco "Summer of Love" began in 1967, drawing thousands of young people to the city’s Haight-Ashbury district. -
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, shocking the nation. -
The Beatles released their iconic album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band on May 26, 1967, revolutionizing music. -
Thurgood Marshall was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1967, becoming the first African American justice. -
The Tet Offensive was a major 1968 attack by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces, shifting public opinion on the Vietnam War. -
Robert Kennedy was assassinated on June 5, 1968, in Los Angeles after winning the California primary for president. -
The Woodstock concert, held in 1969, was a landmark music festival celebrating peace, love, and counterculture. -
In 1968, protests erupted at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, highlighting political unrest and opposition to the Vietnam War. -
Richard Nixon was elected the 37th President of the United States in 1968, defeating Hubert Humphrey. -
The Stonewall Riots of 1969 were a pivotal moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement in America. -
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped on the moon to win the space race. -
In December 1969, The Rolling Stones hosted the Altamont music festival, which ended in violence and controversy.