Mad Men 's season 6 will bring the year 1968 into focus. Here, some events to remember.
Last night's premiere of Mad Men began during the holiday season of 1967, taking us through New Year's Eve and into 1968. 1968 was an incredibly eventful time for the U.S. politically (specifically, Vietnam and the civil rights movement) and culturally. Here, a collection of events from that year that could potentially be plot points or references this season.
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January 13: Johnny Cash plays Folsom Prison.
One of the most legendary performances ever would culminate later that year in Cash's hit record, At Folsom Prison. Will we hear these sounds on the show?
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January 31: Tet Offensive in Vietnam.
In late January, the Tet Offensive begins in Vietnam. Communist forces begin attacking with surprising impact (even managing to infiltrate the U.S. Embassy in Saigon), shocking both American forces and Americans at home.
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April 3: Planet of the Apes premieres.
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