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Russians send the first man into space
Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first minto space when he launched right into orbit. -
Berlin builds a new wall
To stem the the tide of refugees attempting to leave East Berlin, the communist government began to build a giant brick wall -
Cuban Missile Crisis
Also known as the October Crisis, the Caribbean Crisis, and the Missile Scare, was a 13 day confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union concerning Soviet ballistic missilesdeployment in Cube. -
March on Washington
More than 200,000 Americans gathered in Washington, D.C., for a political rally for jobs and freedom. -
President Kennedy is assassinated
He was assassinated while he rode in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza in downtown Dallas, Texas. -
Ford motors introduce the "Mustang".
The Ford Mustang, is an American automobile manufactured by Ford. -
34 people die in Watts Ghetto Riot.
A 21 year old black man was arrested after being caught drinking and driving on the edge of Los Angelas, which resulted in a 6 day riot. -
Assassination of Martin luther king Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., Was assassinated when he was standing on his apartment balcany. -
Neil Armstrong walks on the moon.
Neil Armstrong was the first man to step foot on the moon and return to Earth.
