Forrest Gump Pt.1: Jacob Bruins

Meets Elvis and teaches Elvis the famous Elvis dance

Jan 1, 1956

The dance becomes revolutionary and Elvis would become one of the first media celebrities.

Integration at the University of Alabama

Jul 11, 1963

The governor of Alabama, George Wallace, attempted to prevent a two black students from entering the University of Alabama until federal troops were called to escort them into the university.

Meets JFK as part of the Alabama football team

Nov 1, 1963

This is the first time president John F. Kennedy is shown. Kennedy would become a major figure in the movie and history.

JFK Assassination

Nov 22, 1963

John F. Kennedy would be shot in Dallas, Texas in one of the most famous and controversial assassination of a president ever.

Vietnam War

Dec 1, 1964

Forrest would be drafted into the Vietnam which was a major war in the United States dealing with the Cold War era.

Robert Kennedy's Assassination

Jun 5, 1968

Forrest experiences the death of John F. Kennedy's brother Robert Kennedy.

U.S Moon Landing

Jul 20, 1969

Forrest watches America become the first nation on the moon. America beat Russia in getting on the moon first in the space race.

Hippie Counterculture

Aug 15, 1969

Jenny begins to follow the hippie lifestyle during the 1960s. The hippie counterculture promoted the idea of world peace.

The Black Panthers

Dec 24, 1969

Jenny takes Forrest to a Black Panther Meeting. The Black Panthers original purpose was to fight discrimination.

Nike Inc.

Jan 1, 1971

Nike Inc. originally came to be in 1971 but Jenny bought Forrest a pair of Nike's at an unknown date in the movie.

Forrest Visits China with U.S Ping Pong Team

Apr 10, 1971

Forrest joins America's national ping pong team and gets a chance to play in China.

Forrest Witnesses the Watergate Scandal

Jun 17, 1971

Forrest meets Nixon and later witnesses the Watergate Scandal. The Watergate Scandal would result in Nixon later resigning for his presidency.

Dick Cavett Show with John Lennon

Dec 20, 1971

Forrest appears on the Dick Cavett Show with John Lennon. John Lennon was part of one of the most famous bands, The Beatles, and also became a famous singer.

Hurricane Carmen

Aug 29, 1973

Forrest experienced one of the most intense hurricanes in American history while shrimping

Nixon Resigns

Aug 9, 1974

Forrest experiences Nixon resigning from office after almost facing certain impeachment from the Watergate scandal.

Apple Computers

Sep 23, 1975

Forrest invests in the Apple Company and becomes rich from this.

Jimmy Carter Collapses at a Maryland Road Race

Oct 1, 1979

Jimmy Carter collapses at a Maryland Road Race. With many in fear of a heart attack, doctors later diagnosed Carter with heat exhaustion and he was perfectly normal after.

John Lennon Assassination

Dec 8, 1980

Forrest mention the assassination of john Lennon shortly after meeting him.

Reagan Attempted Assassination

Mar 30, 1981

Forrest experiences the failed attempt assassination of Ronald Reagan.

Space shuttle

Apr 12, 1981

Lieutenant Dan mentions the Space shuttle when talking about his new prosthetic legs.