President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. He was riding in an open motorcade when he was shot and killed, shocking the nation and the world. Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested for the crime but was later killed before standing trial. Kennedy's assassination led to widespread mourning and numerous investigations, including the Warren Commission, which concluded that Oswald acted alone. The event marked a tragic turning point in American history and remains a subject of public interest and debate.