Forrestgumpbench

Forrest Gump annotated timeline

By HeddyRoosevelt
  • Nathan Beford Forrest joins/forms the first iteration of the Klu Klux Klan.

    Nathan Beford Forrest joins/forms the first iteration of the Klu Klux Klan.

  • Period: to

    WWII

  • Winston Groom (author) born

    Winston Groom (author) born

  • Jenny born

    Jenny born

  • Bill Clinton born

    Bill Clinton born

  • Hank Williams "Lovesick Blues" released

    EX-01
  • Period: to

    US involvement (various forms) in Vietnam conflict.

  • Period: to

    Korean War

  • Robert Zemeckis (director) born

    Robert Zemeckis (director) born

  • Tom Hanks born

    Tom Hanks born

  • Elvis Presley "Hound Dog" released

    ST#1-01. Big Mama Thorton version released Feb, 1953

  • Duane Eddy "Rebel Rouser" released.

    ST#01-02

  • First known recording of "Jesus is on the Main Line"

    Not featured on soundtrack or included song trivia on FG soundtrack Wikipedia page. Unknown version plays over montage where FG prays for shrimp and becomes successful/gives Bubba's mom check, she faints.

  • Clarence "Frogman" Henry "(I Don't Know Why) But I Do" released

    ST#01-03

  • The Rooftop Singers "Walk Right In" released

    ST#01-04

  • Pete Seeger "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" released

    EX-10. Written by Seeger in 1955, covered by many artists before Seeger's 1962 recording.

  • Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs "Sugar Shack" released

    EX-02

  • Tommy James and the Shondells "Hanky Panky" released

    EX-03
  • George Wallace's pro-segregation "Stand at the Schoolhouse Door"

    George Wallace's pro-segregation "Stand at the Schoolhouse Door"

  • JFK assassinated

    JFK assassinated

  • Jackie DeShannon "What the World Needs Now is Love" released

    ST#01-14.

  • The Four Tops "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)" released

    ST#01-08

  • The Byrds "Turn! Turn! Turn!" released

    ST#02-03. Written by P. Seeger in the late 50's, originally released in late 1962 by the Linelighters and some months later by Seeger himself on "The Bitter and the Sweet" album.

  • The Mamas and the Papas "California Dreamin'" released

    ST#01-12

  • Wilson Pickett "Land of 1000 Dances" released

    ST#01-05

  • Bob Dylan "Rainy Day Woman #12 & #35" released

    ST#01-10

  • Beach Boys "Sloop John B" released

    ST#01-11

  • The Jimi Hendrix Experience "Hey Joe" released

    EX-09. Originally released by The Leaves in late 1965.

  • Buffalo Springfield "For What It's Worth" released

    st#01-13. Recorded in November, 1966, the song has often been interpreted as anti-war but was inspired by the Sunset Strip curfew riots.

  • The Doors "Break on Through (to the Other Side)" released

    ST#01-15

  • The Youngbloods "Let's Get Together" released

    ST#02-02

  • The Doors "People Are Strange" released

    EX-07

  • The Doors "Soul Kitchen" released

    EX-05

  • Aretha Franklin "Respect" released

    ST#01-09

  • Scott McKenzie "San Fransisco" released

    ST#02-03

  • Harry Nillson "Everybody's Talkin'" released

    ST#02-06

  • The Doors "Hello I Love You" released

    EX-06

  • Simon and Garfunkel "Mrs. Robinson" released

    ST#01-16
  • RFK assassinated

    RFK assassinated

  • The Jimi Hendrix Experience "All Along the Watchtower" released

    EX-04. Original Bob Dylan version released November 22, 1968. Recorded on November 6, 1967.

  • Creedence Clearwater Revival "Fortunate Son" released.

    ST#01-07

  • Jefferson Airplane "Volunteers" released

    ST#02-01

  • The 5th Dimension "Aquarius: Medley" released.

    ST#02-05

  • B.J. Thomas "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" released

    ST#02-09

  • Canned Heat "Let's Stick Together" released

    EX-11. Cover of 1962 R&B song by Wilbert Harrison.

  • The Supremes "Stoned Love" released

    ST#02-08

  • Three Dog Night "Joy to the World" released

    ST#02-07

  • The Doors "Love Her Madly" released

    EX-08
  • John Lennon/Yoko Ono first appearance on Dick Cavett show/premier of "Imagine"

    John Lennon/Yoko Ono first appearance on Dick Cavett show/premier of "Imagine"

  • Period: to

    Nixon visits China

  • George Wallace assassination attempt

    George Wallace assassination attempt

  • "Plumbers" break-in at Watergate Hotel.

    FG observes break-in, calling the front desk. "Plumbers" were arrested at 2:30 AM.

  • Gladys Knight and the Pips "I've Got to Use My Imagination" released

    ST#02-14

  • Tony Orlando and Dawn "Tie A Yellow Ribbon" released.

    EX-12

  • Lynyrd Skynyrd "Free Bird" released

    EX-14

  • Lynyrd Skynyrd "Sweet Home Alabama" released

    ST#02-11. Neil Young's "Southern Man" released September 19th, 1970.

  • Randy Newman "Mr. President (Have Pity on the Working Man)" released

    ST#02-10

  • KC and the Sunshine Band "Get Down Tonight" released

    EX-13
  • Gerald Ford assassination attempt

    Gerald Ford assassination attempt

    Overheard on radio when FG and LtD are shrimping.

  • The Doobie Brothers "It Keeps You Runnin'" released

    ST#02-13

  • Joan Baez "Blowin' in the Wind (live)" released

    ST#01-06. On "From Every Stage" live album. Bob Dylan version released August 1963.

  • Fleetwood Mac "Go Your Own Way" released

    ST#02-15*. Only available on 2001 collectors edition reprint.

  • Jackson Browne "Running On Empty" released

    ST#02-12*. Only available on 2001 Collectors edition reprint.
  • Jimmy Carter collapses during 6.2 mi road race in Catoctin Mts., MD

    Jimmy Carter collapses during 6.2 mi road race in Catoctin Mts., MD

    Overheard on radio when FG runs through town to begin his long run.
  • Period: to

    Forrest Gump long run

    "I ran for 3 years, 2 months, 14 days and 16 hours."

  • Willie Nelson "On the Road Again" released

    ST#02-16

  • Bob Seger "Against the Wind" released

    ST#02-17.
  • Period: to

    Approx. story telling present of FG. (bench sitting)

  • John Lennon assassination

    John Lennon assassination

  • Reagan assassination attempt

    Reagan assassination attempt

    FG sees news on TV after he finishes his run.
  • Jenny dies

    Jenny dies

  • Period: to

    Invasion of Grenada

  • Winston Groom's Forrest Gump (novel) released

    Winston Groom's Forrest Gump (novel) released

  • Period: to

    Gulf War I

  • Bill Clinton elected president.

    Bill Clinton elected president.

    Electoral votes: 370/168
    Popular vote (millions): 44.9/39.1
    Pop vote %: 43.01/37.45

  • Alan Silvestri "Forrest Gump Suite" and orchestral soundtrack released.

    ST#02-18.
  • Forrest Gump film released nationwide

    Forrest Gump film released nationwide

    Budget: 55 million.
    Box office: 655 million.
  • Winston Groom's Gump and Co. (novel) released

    Winston Groom's Gump and Co. (novel) released

  • September, 11th terrorist attacks

    September, 11th terrorist attacks