1980-2001 important dates, battles, wars, events, inventions, and presidencies

By kenzielaird

  • John Lennon Assassinated

    John Lennon Assassinated
    John Lennon, a member of the Beatles, was assasinated on December 8, 1980 Mark David Chapman killed him in New York City.

  • 1983 Beirut barracks bombing

    1983 Beirut barracks bombing
    Marked the end of peacekeeping operations in Lebanon.

  • Tax Reform Act of 1986 Passed

    Tax Reform Act of 1986 Passed
    Simplified the tax code and broadedned the tax base. It was referred to as "Reagan tax cuts".

  • George H.W. Bush elected as president

    George H.W. Bush elected as president
    George H.W. Bush wins 426-111 taking 40 states.

  • USSR Is Dissolved

    USSR Is Dissolved
    The Cold War offically ends when the USSR is dissolved.

  • 27th Amendment is Ratified

    27th Amendment is Ratified
    Prohibits changes in Congressial salaries to take effect until after the next election cycle. It was first proposed in 1789.

  • Clinton is elected as President

    Clinton is elected as President
    Clinton defeats George HW Bush 370-168 taking 32 states plus DC.

  • Oklahoma City Bombing

    Oklahoma City Bombing
    The Oklahoma City Bombing was an attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. 168 people were killed including 19 children under the age of 6. It was the worst tragedy on US soil before 9/11.