Timeline 2020 - Chron 6 - May 11

[Vandal]

Timeline 2020 - Chron 6

The 1960s

Match each event listed below with the specific year it occurred in the 1960s. Two points for each correct answer.


Alcatraz Island, the former prison in San Francisco Bay, is occupied by fourteen American Indians in a long standoff over the issues of Indian causes. All years can be found in the year well, below.

Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee while standing on a motel balcony by James Earl Ray.

The entire United States figure skating team is killed in a plane crash near Brussels, Belgium on their journey to the World Championships.

The first Super Bowl is held in Los Angeles between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs with Green Bay winning 35-10.

Medicare, the government medical program for citizens over the age of 65, begins.

The Seattle Century 21 Exposition, the first world's fair held in the United States since World War II, opens under the theme of space exploration.

The Soviet Union successfully launch Sputnik, an unmanned satellite, into space.

The Supreme Court of the United States rules 8 to 1 in the case of Abington School District vs. Schempp that laws requiring the recitation of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools is unconstitutional.

The Tonkin Resolution is passed by the United States Congress, authorizing broad powers to the president to take action in Vietnam.

The Watts race riots in Los Angeles begin a five day siege, culminating in the death of thirty-four people and property destruction in excess of $200 million.



Year Well:
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969

Total points available: 20

[kroxquo]

Spoiler

Match each event listed below with the specific year it occurred in the 1960s. Two points for each correct answer.


Alcatraz Island, the former prison in San Francisco Bay, is occupied by fourteen American Indians in a long standoff over the issues of Indian causes. All years can be found in the year well, below. 1969

Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee while standing on a motel balcony by James Earl Ray. 1968

The entire United States figure skating team is killed in a plane crash near Brussels, Belgium on their journey to the World Championships. 1961

The first Super Bowl is held in Los Angeles between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs with Green Bay winning 35-10. 1967

Medicare, the government medical program for citizens over the age of 65, begins. 1966

The Seattle Century 21 Exposition, the first world's fair held in the United States since World War II, opens under the theme of space exploration. 1963

The Soviet Union successfully launch Sputnik, an unmanned satellite, into space. 1960

The Supreme Court of the United States rules 8 to 1 in the case of Abington School District vs. Schempp that laws requiring the recitation of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools is unconstitutional. 1962

The Tonkin Resolution is passed by the United States Congress, authorizing broad powers to the president to take action in Vietnam. 1964

The Watts race riots in Los Angeles begin a five day siege, culminating in the death of thirty-four people and property destruction in excess of $200 million. 1965

[mellytu74]

The 1960s

Spoiler

1969 - Alcatraz Island, the former prison in San Francisco Bay, is occupied by fourteen American Indians in a long standoff over the issues of Indian causes. All years can be found in the year well, below.

1968 - Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee while standing on a motel balcony by James Earl Ray.

1961 - The entire United States figure skating team is killed in a plane crash near Brussels, Belgium on their journey to the World Championships.

1967 - The first Super Bowl is held in Los Angeles between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs with Green Bay winning 35-10.

1966 - Medicare, the government medical program for citizens over the age of 65, begins.

1962 - The Seattle Century 21 Exposition, the first world's fair held in the United States since World War II, opens under the theme of space exploration.

1960 - The Soviet Union successfully launch Sputnik, an unmanned satellite, into space.

1963 - The Supreme Court of the United States rules 8 to 1 in the case of Abington School District vs. Schempp that laws requiring the recitation of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools is unconstitutional.

1964 - The Tonkin Resolution is passed by the United States Congress, authorizing broad powers to the president to take action in Vietnam.

1965 - The Watts race riots in Los Angeles begin a five day siege, culminating in the death of thirty-four people and property destruction in excess of $200 million.

Total points available: 20

[jarnon]

Spoiler

Alcatraz Island, the former prison in San Francisco Bay, is occupied by fourteen American Indians in a long standoff over the issues of Indian causes. 1963

Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee while standing on a motel balcony by James Earl Ray. 1968

The entire United States figure skating team is killed in a plane crash near Brussels, Belgium on their journey to the World Championships. 1961

The first Super Bowl is held in Los Angeles between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs with Green Bay winning 35-10. 1967

Medicare, the government medical program for citizens over the age of 65, begins. 1965

The Seattle Century 21 Exposition, the first world's fair held in the United States since World War II, opens under the theme of space exploration. 1966

The Soviet Union successfully launch Sputnik, an unmanned satellite, into space. 1960

The Supreme Court of the United States rules 8 to 1 in the case of Abington School District vs. Schempp that laws requiring the recitation of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools is unconstitutional. 1962

The Tonkin Resolution is passed by the United States Congress, authorizing broad powers to the president to take action in Vietnam. 1964

The Watts race riots in Los Angeles begin a five day siege, culminating in the death of thirty-four people and property destruction in excess of $200 million. 1969

[littlebeast13]

Spoiler

The 1960s

Match each event listed below with the specific year it occurred in the 1960s. Two points for each correct answer.


Alcatraz Island, the former prison in San Francisco Bay, is occupied by fourteen American Indians in a long standoff over the issues of Indian causes. All years can be found in the year well, below. - 1962

Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee while standing on a motel balcony by James Earl Ray. - 1968

The entire United States figure skating team is killed in a plane crash near Brussels, Belgium on their journey to the World Championships. - 1960

The first Super Bowl is held in Los Angeles between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs with Green Bay winning 35-10. - 1967

Medicare, the government medical program for citizens over the age of 65, begins. - 1966

The Seattle Century 21 Exposition, the first world's fair held in the United States since World War II, opens under the theme of space exploration. - 1969

The Soviet Union successfully launch Sputnik, an unmanned satellite, into space. - 1961

The Supreme Court of the United States rules 8 to 1 in the case of Abington School District vs. Schempp that laws requiring the recitation of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools is unconstitutional. - 1963

The Tonkin Resolution is passed by the United States Congress, authorizing broad powers to the president to take action in Vietnam. - 1964

The Watts race riots in Los Angeles begin a five day siege, culminating in the death of thirty-four people and property destruction in excess of $200 million. - 1965

[franktangredi]

Spoiler

Alcatraz Island, the former prison in San Francisco Bay, is occupied by fourteen American Indians in a long standoff over the issues of Indian causes. All years can be found in the year well, below.
1969

Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee while standing on a motel balcony by James Earl Ray.
1968

The entire United States figure skating team is killed in a plane crash near Brussels, Belgium on their journey to the World Championships.
1961

The first Super Bowl is held in Los Angeles between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs with Green Bay winning 35-10.
1967

Medicare, the government medical program for citizens over the age of 65, begins.
1965

The Seattle Century 21 Exposition, the first world's fair held in the United States since World War II, opens under the theme of space exploration.
1961

The Soviet Union successfully launch Sputnik, an unmanned satellite, into space.
THIS HAPPENED IN 1957!

The Supreme Court of the United States rules 8 to 1 in the case of Abington School District vs. Schempp that laws requiring the recitation of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools is unconstitutional.
1962

The Tonkin Resolution is passed by the United States Congress, authorizing broad powers to the president to take action in Vietnam.
1964

The Watts race riots in Los Angeles begin a five day siege, culminating in the death of thirty-four people and property destruction in excess of $200 million.
1966

[T_Bone0806]

Spoiler

Timeline 2020 - Chron 6

The 1960s

Match each event listed below with the specific year it occurred in the 1960s. Two points for each correct answer.



1960 The Soviet Union successfully launch Sputnik, an unmanned satellite, into space.

1961 The Supreme Court of the United States rules 8 to 1 in the case of Abington School District vs. Schempp that laws requiring the recitation of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools is unconstitutional.

1962 The Seattle Century 21 Exposition, the first world's fair held in the United States since World War II, opens under the theme of space exploration.

1963 The entire United States figure skating team is killed in a plane crash near Brussels, Belgium on their journey to the World Championships.

1964 The Tonkin Resolution is passed by the United States Congress, authorizing broad powers to the president to take action in Vietnam.

1965 Medicare, the government medical program for citizens over the age of 65, begins.

1966 The Watts race riots in Los Angeles begin a five day siege, culminating in the death of thirty-four people and property destruction in excess of $200 million.

1967 The first Super Bowl is held in Los Angeles between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs with Green Bay winning 35-10.

1968 Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee while standing on a motel balcony by James Earl Ray.

1969 Alcatraz Island, the former prison in San Francisco Bay, is occupied by fourteen American Indians in a long standoff over the issues of Indian causes.

Total points available: 20

[wbtravis007]

Spoiler

Timeline 2020 - Chron 6

The 1960s

Match each event listed below with the specific year it occurred in the 1960s. Two points for each correct answer.


Alcatraz Island, the former prison in San Francisco Bay, is occupied by fourteen American Indians in a long standoff over the issues of Indian causes. All years can be found in the year well, below. 1961

Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee while standing on a motel balcony by James Earl Ray. 1968

The entire United States figure skating team is killed in a plane crash near Brussels, Belgium on their journey to the World Championships. 1963

The first Super Bowl is held in Los Angeles between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs with Green Bay winning 35-10. 1967

Medicare, the government medical program for citizens over the age of 65, begins. 1965

The Seattle Century 21 Exposition, the first world's fair held in the United States since World War II, opens under the theme of space exploration. 1962

The Soviet Union successfully launch Sputnik, an unmanned satellite, into space. 1960

The Supreme Court of the United States rules 8 to 1 in the case of Abington School District vs. Schempp that laws requiring the recitation of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools is unconstitutional. 1969

The Tonkin Resolution is passed by the United States Congress, authorizing broad powers to the president to take action in Vietnam. 1964

The Watts race riots in Los Angeles begin a five day siege, culminating in the death of thirty-four people and property destruction in excess of $200 million. 1966



Year Well:
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969

Total points available: 20

[a1mamacat]

Timeline 2020 - Chron 6

The 1960s

Match each event listed below with the specific year it occurred in the 1960s. Two points for each correct answer.

Spoiler

Alcatraz Island, the former prison in San Francisco Bay, is occupied by fourteen American Indians in a long standoff over the issues of Indian causes. All years can be found in the year well, below.

Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee while standing on a motel balcony by James Earl Ray. 1968

The entire United States figure skating team is killed in a plane crash near Brussels, Belgium on their journey to the World Championships.

The first Super Bowl is held in Los Angeles between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs with Green Bay winning 35-10.

Medicare, the government medical program for citizens over the age of 65, begins.

The Seattle Century 21 Exposition, the first world's fair held in the United States since World War II, opens under the theme of space exploration.

The Soviet Union successfully launch Sputnik, an unmanned satellite, into space.

The Supreme Court of the United States rules 8 to 1 in the case of Abington School District vs. Schempp that laws requiring the recitation of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools is unconstitutional.

The Tonkin Resolution is passed by the United States Congress, authorizing broad powers to the president to take action in Vietnam.

The Watts race riots in Los Angeles begin a five day siege, culminating in the death of thirty-four people and property destruction in excess of $200 million.



Year Well:
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969

Total points available: 20

[SportsFan68]

Spoiler

Timeline 2020 - Chron 6

The 1960s

Match each event listed below with the specific year it occurred in the 1960s. Two points for each correct answer.


Alcatraz Island, the former prison in San Francisco Bay, is occupied by fourteen American Indians in a long standoff over the issues of Indian causes.

1962
All years can be found in the year well, below.

Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee while standing on a motel balcony by James Earl Ray.

1968

The entire United States figure skating team is killed in a plane crash near Brussels, Belgium on their journey to the World Championships.

1969

The first Super Bowl is held in Los Angeles between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs with Green Bay winning 35-10.

1967

Medicare, the government medical program for citizens over the age of 65, begins.

1961

The Seattle Century 21 Exposition, the first world's fair held in the United States since World War II, opens under the theme of space exploration.

1963

The Soviet Union successfully launch Sputnik, an unmanned satellite, into space.

1960

The Supreme Court of the United States rules 8 to 1 in the case of Abington School District vs. Schempp that laws requiring the recitation of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools is unconstitutional.

1965

The Tonkin Resolution is passed by the United States Congress, authorizing broad powers to the president to take action in Vietnam.

1964

The Watts race riots in Los Angeles begin a five day siege, culminating in the death of thirty-four people and property destruction in excess of $200 million.

1966



Year Well:


Total points available: 20

[A Non E. Muss]

Spoiler

Alcatraz Island, the former prison in San Francisco Bay, is occupied by fourteen American Indians in a long standoff over the issues of Indian causes.

1969 ('69! Nice!!! )

Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee while standing on a motel balcony by James Earl Ray.

1968

The entire United States figure skating team is killed in a plane crash near Brussels, Belgium on their journey to the World Championships.

1960

The first Super Bowl is held in Los Angeles between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs with Green Bay winning 35-10.

1967

Medicare, the government medical program for citizens over the age of 65, begins.

1965

The Seattle Century 21 Exposition, the first world's fair held in the United States since World War II, opens under the theme of space exploration.

1963

The Soviet Union successfully launch Sputnik, an unmanned satellite, into space.

1961

The Supreme Court of the United States rules 8 to 1 in the case of Abington School District vs. Schempp that laws requiring the recitation of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools is unconstitutional.

1962

The Tonkin Resolution is passed by the United States Congress, authorizing broad powers to the president to take action in Vietnam.

1964

The Watts race riots in Los Angeles begin a five day siege, culminating in the death of thirty-four people and property destruction in excess of $200 million.

1966

[mrkelley23]

Vandal

Timeline 2020 - Chron 6

The 1960s

Match each event listed below with the specific year it occurred in the 1960s. Two points for each correct answer.

All years can be found in the year well, below.

Alcatraz Island, the former prison in San Francisco Bay, is occupied by fourteen American Indians in a long standoff over the issues of Indian causes. 1965

Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee while standing on a motel balcony by James Earl Ray. 1968

The entire United States figure skating team is killed in a plane crash near Brussels, Belgium on their journey to the World Championships. 1969

The first Super Bowl is held in Los Angeles between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs with Green Bay winning 35-10. 1962

Medicare, the government medical program for citizens over the age of 65, begins. 1964

The Seattle Century 21 Exposition, the first world's fair held in the United States since World War II, opens under the theme of space exploration. 1960

The Soviet Union successfully launch Sputnik, an unmanned satellite, into space. 1961

The Supreme Court of the United States rules 8 to 1 in the case of Abington School District vs. Schempp that laws requiring the recitation of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools is unconstitutional. 1963

The Tonkin Resolution is passed by the United States Congress, authorizing broad powers to the president to take action in Vietnam. 1966

The Watts race riots in Los Angeles begin a five day siege, culminating in the death of thirty-four people and property destruction in excess of $200 million. 1967



Year Well:











Total points available: 20

[Estonut]

Vandal

Timeline 2020 - Chron 6

The 1960s

Match each event listed below with the specific year it occurred in the 1960s. Two points for each correct answer.


All years can be found in the year well, below.


Year Well:
1960 - The Soviet Union successfully launch Sputnik, an unmanned satellite, into space. (I thought Sputnik was in the late 50s?)
1961 - The entire United States figure skating team is killed in a plane crash near Brussels, Belgium on their journey to the World Championships.
1962 - The Seattle Century 21 Exposition, the first world's fair held in the United States since World War II, opens under the theme of space exploration.
1963 - The Tonkin Resolution is passed by the United States Congress, authorizing broad powers to the president to take action in Vietnam.
1964 - The Supreme Court of the United States rules 8 to 1 in the case of Abington School District vs. Schempp that laws requiring the recitation of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools is unconstitutional.
1965 - The Watts race riots in Los Angeles begin a five day siege, culminating in the death of thirty-four people and property destruction in excess of $200 million.
1966 - Medicare, the government medical program for citizens over the age of 65, begins.
1967 - The first Super Bowl is held in Los Angeles between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs with Green Bay winning 35-10.
1968 - Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee while standing on a motel balcony by James Earl Ray.
1969 - Alcatraz Island, the former prison in San Francisco Bay, is occupied by fourteen American Indians in a long standoff over the issues of Indian causes.

Total points available: 20

[Vandal]

Answers/points:


The Soviet Union successfully launch Sputnik, an unmanned satellite, into space.
1960

This turned out to be a poorly worded clue. I should have said Sputnik 4, which was launched on May 15, 1960. I gave everyone credit for this one even those who didn't answer it.

The entire United States figure skating team is killed in a plane crash near Brussels, Belgium on their journey to the World Championships.
1961

The Seattle Century 21 Exposition, the first world's fair held in the United States since World War II, opens under the theme of space exploration.
1962

The Supreme Court of the United States rules 8 to 1 in the case of Abington School District vs. Schempp that laws requiring the recitation of the Lord's Prayer or Bible verses in public schools is unconstitutional.
1963

The Tonkin Resolution is passed by the United States Congress, authorizing broad powers to the president to take action in Vietnam.
1964

The Watts race riots in Los Angeles begin a five day siege, culminating in the death of thirty-four people and property destruction in excess of $200 million.
1965

Medicare, the government medical program for citizens over the age of 65, begins.
1966

The first Super Bowl is held in Los Angeles between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs with Green Bay winning 35-10.
1967

Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee while standing on a motel balcony by James Earl Ray.
1968

Alcatraz Island, the former prison in San Francisco Bay, is occupied by fourteen American Indians in a long standoff over the issues of Indian causes.
1969


Points:

melly ~~ 20
krox ~~ 16
esto ~~ 16
tangredi ~~ 16
a non ~~ 14
lb ~~ 14
tbone ~~ 12
wbtravis ~~ 10
jarnon ~~ 10
sprots ~~ 8
mrkelley ~~ 6
saucy 4