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JFK is elected president
John F. Kennedy is elected president. He is the youngest president to be elected. He beat Richard Nixon to become president. There election was the first to see television debates -
Russians send the first man into space
Yuri Gagarin is the first man sent into space. He is from Russia. The Soviets were racing against the Americans to see who would explore space first. -
Berlin builds a new wall
Berlin starts building a wall on this day, to premenantly close off access to the West. -
March on Washington
The March on Washingto was one of the largest political rallies of all time. It demanded civil and economic rights for african-americans. -
JFK Assassination
JFK is assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He was riding in a motorcade through downtown Dallas. He was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald. -
Gulf of Tonkin incident
The Gulf of Tonkin incident was a confrontation between North Vietnam and the United States in the Gulf of Tonkin. -
Martin Luther King Jr wins Nobel Peace Prize
MLK Jr wins the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the Civil rights movement, and for his dedication in the push for more rights for african americans. -
Watts Ghetto Riot
The Watts Riot took place in Los Angeles. An african- american was arrested for drunk driving, then it turned in to an outbreak of fighting killing 34 people. -
Richard Nixon is elected president
Richard Nixon was a Republican who defeated Hubert Humphrey and George Wallace in a tight race. -
Neil Armstrong walks on the moon
Neil Armstrong sets foot on the moon 240,000 miles from Earth. His lunar landing module was called Eagle.
