John F. Kennedy was shot on November 22, 1963, at about 12:30 p.m. Central Standard Time in Dallas, Texas.

Key details

  • The shooting occurred as President Kennedy’s motorcade passed through Dealey Plaza near the Texas School Book Depository.
  • He was struck by rifle shots while riding in an open limousine with his wife Jacqueline and Texas governor John Connally.
  • Kennedy was rushed to Parkland Memorial Hospital and was pronounced dead at 1:00 p.m. that same day.

Why this date matters

  • November 22, 1963, is widely remembered as one of the darkest days in modern American history because Kennedy was the 35th president and was seen as a symbol of a new political era.
  • The assassination triggered intense national grief and led to decades of investigations, debates, and conspiracy theories about who was responsible and how the shooting unfolded.

Very short recap

  • Date: November 22, 1963.
  • Time: About 12:30 p.m. CST.
  • Place: Dealey Plaza, Dallas, Texas, during a presidential motorcade.

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