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1954 | Birth Rice, Condoleezza | |
Nov 14th | Birth of Condoleezza Rice, the only child of Presbyterian minister Reverend John Wesley Rice, Jr, name is derived from the Italian musical expression, Con dolcezza, which means "with sweetness" |
1961 | Birth Lewis, Frederick Carlton "Carl" | |
July 1st | Birth of Frederick Carlton "Carl" Lewis |
1963 | Arrest King, Martin Luther | |
| King is arrested and jailed during anti-segregation protests in Birmingham; writes Letter From Birmingham City Jail, arguing that individuals have the moral duty to disobey unjust. laws |
1963 | Civil Disobedience King, Martin Luther | |
| King is arrested and jailed during anti-segregation protests in Birmingham; writes Letter From Birmingham City Jail, arguing that individuals have the moral duty to disobey unjust. laws |
1963 | Demonstrations King, Martin Luther | |
| Begins the campaign for black civil right |
1963 | Publication King, Martin Luther | |
| King is arrested and jailed during anti-segregation protests in Birmingham; writes Letter From Birmingham City Jail, arguing that individuals have the moral duty to disobey unjust. laws |
1966 | Birmingham Johnson, Lyndon Baines | |
April | 5,000 US troops backed by helicopters & armored vehicles sweep nth of Saigon |
April | Most battles are dictated by the Vietcong, who prove elusive |