1960-2009

1960’s milestones

100

This event in 1963 led to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy

motorcade through Dealey Plaza in Dallas

200

This act signed by President Johnson aimed to get rid of discrimination 

Civil Rights Act of 1964

300

This San Francisco district became the epicenter of cultural movement known as the “Summer of Love”

Height-Ashbury

400

This event is considered the beginning of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement 

Stonewall Uprising

500

This incident led congress to authorize military action in Vietnam, escalating U.S. involvement 

Gulf of Tonkin Incident

1970’s shifts

100

This scandal led to President Nixon’s resignation 

Watergate scandal.

200

This Supreme Court decision legalized abortion nationwide 

Roe v. Wade

300

In this Middle Eastern country launched an oil embargo, leading to global energy crisis 

Saudi Arabia

400

This event involved the capture of 52 American diplomats in Tehran, lasting 444 days

Iran Hostage Crisis

500

This movement aimed to increase awareness and activism toward environmental issues 

Environmental Movement

1980’s innovations

100

This is considered the release of the first personal computer by IBM

August 12, 1981

200

This technology became the foundation for the modern internet 

ARPANET

300

This pop culture phenomenon was the first video game to achieve massive popularity 

Pong

400

This cable network revolutionized television by focusing exclusively on music videos 

MTV

500

This event marked a significant moment in U.S. during the Winter Olympics

Miracle on Ice

1990’s transformations

100

This event marked the end of the Cold War and the dissolution of the Soviet Union

Fall of the Berlin Wall

200

This tech company revolutionized online shopping and became a household name

Amazon 

300

This sitcom is known for its “show about nothing” concept

Seinfeld

400

This film became the first to gross over $1 billion worldwide 

Titanic 

500

This music genre, characterized by its raw sound and themes

Grunge

2000’s disruption

100

This event led to significant changes in U.S. foreign and domestic policy 

The Great Depression, Vietnam War, Cold War, World War ll, The 911 terrorists attacks

200

This natural disaster caused widespread devastation in the Gulf Coast region 

Hurricane Katrina

300

This event marked the beginning of a global economic downturn 

2008 financial crisis

400

This tech product revolutionized the smartphone industry 

iphone

500

This event led to the election of the first African American U.S. President 

2008 financial crisis, opposition to the iraq war, innovative campaign strategies, inspirational messaging and oratory