In Sherbert v. Verner the Supreme Court strengthens the free exercise clause of the Constitution by striking down law interfering with religious practices.

15 Sept.

Bomb explodes in largest black church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four small girls and igniting protests and more violence.

24 Nov.

Suspected presidential assassin Lee Harvey Oswald is shot to death by nightclub owner Jack Ruby. The event is captured live by television cameras filming Oswald's transfer to the county jail.