However , there were also instances of Kennedy 's opponents cheering the assassination . A journalist reported rejoicing in the streets of Amarillo , with a woman crying out , “ Hey , great , JFK ’s croaked ! ” The event left a lasting impression on many worldwide . As with the December 7 , 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor before it and the September 11 attacks after it , asking " Where were you when you heard about President Kennedy 's assassination " would become a common topic of discussion
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Assassination of John F. Kennedy