Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated.
The '2001: A Space Odyssey' sci-fi movie premiered in Washington, DC.
The Bee Gees made their first appearance on TV, performing 'Words' and 'To Love Somebody' on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Jimi Hendrix was declared the ''most spectacular guitarist in the world" by LIFE magazine.
Newsroom on BBC2 switched to color, making it the first color news in the UK.
Planet of the Apes hit the theatres in New York City.
Johnny Cash recorded his iconic live album, At Folsom Prison.
Muriel Siebert became the first woman to own a seat on New York Stock Exchange.
Leonard Cohen released his debut album 'Songs of Leonard Cohen' through Columbia Records.
Paul McCartney and actress Jane Asher announced their engagement.
The Graduate American comedy-drama film directed by Mike Nichols was released.
Jim Morrison was arrested on stage.
First issue of Rolling Stone magazine.
The Jungle Book movie by Disney was released.
The world's first live global satellite TV program is aired.
Jimi Hendrix and Pete Townshend performed an epic battle of the guitars.
The Monterey Pop Festival opens.
Aretha Franklin, the 'Queen of Soul,' hits No. 1 on the Billboard singles chart with her cover of Otis Redding's song, 'Respect.'
The Beatles released their eighth album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
The first-ever quadraphonic concert was held.
Jimi Hendrix released 'Are You Experienced,' which is considered one of the most influential debut albums ever.
The Stanley Cup Finals took place with the Toronto Maple Leafs beating the Montreal Canadiens.
Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali lost his boxing title after refusing to join the army.
The first Boeing 737 takes off on its maiden flight.
Pink Floyd's debut album 'Arnold Layne' was released.
Aretha Franklin recorded 'Respect.'
The first Super Bowl was played in Los Angeles.
James Bedford is frozen with intent of future resuscitation.
Jimi Hendrix wrote 'Purple Haze' backstage at the Upper Cut Club, London.
President Lyndon B signed the National Traffic and Motor Safety Act, which set new standards for vehicles and drivers.
'Star Trek: The Original Series' aired for the first time on NBC-TV.
The Beatles' final concert, at Candlestick Park, San Francisco.
Christians burned Beatles records because of John Lennon's negative comments about Jesus.
England won the FIFA World Cup Final in London against Germany with a score of 4-2.
Sheila Scott became the first woman to fly solo around the world.
The Rolling Stones hit single 'Paint It Black' reached number 1 in the US.
The Beach Boys released their album 'Pet Sounds,' featuring the hit single 'Wouldn't It Be Nice.'
The Beatles performed their final show in England at Empire Pool in Wembley, London.
NBA hired the first African American coach Bill Russell for the Boston Celtics.
Frank Sinatra recorded his hit 'Strangers in the Night.'
Canadian ice hockey pro, Bobby Hull, set a new record with his 51st goal of the season.
John Lennon made a controversial statement saying that the Beatles were 'more popular than Jesus.'
David Jones changed his name to David Bowie and released his first single, 'Can't Help Thinking About Me.'
ABC aired Batman for the first time.
The Supremes released 'My World Is Empty Without You.'
Thunderball, the fourth James Bond film, premiered in Tokyo.
'Jingle Bells' became the first song played in space when it was broadcast during NASA's Gemini 6 space flight.
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" made its debut on television.
A team of scientists invented the sports drink Gatorade in a University of Florida lab.
The Beatles released their hit single 'Yesterday.'
