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The Star Wars Movie impacted the filmmaking industry and shined light on science-related films. It was inspired by a variety of books and real-world events going on at the time. -
Jimmy Carter was inaugurated as the 39th President of the United States on January 20th, 1977. -
After a nuclear power plant malfunctioned, evacuations were in order as radiation stretched for miles on end past Three Mile Island. Safety measures increased after this incident. -
This massive volcano eruption resulted in 57 deaths and lots of destruction. The Mount. St. Helens Eruption led to further studies on volcanoes and the science surrounding it. -
After Ronald Reagan's inauguration, the hostages were released. This led to backlash on former President Carter's administration. -
There was an attempt on President Reagan's life as he was returning from the Washington Hilton hotel. -
This was a political scandal for five years about a secret US deal to free Americans held hostage. -
73 seconds in flight, the shuttle exploded, killing all onboard. This was broadcast across the United States as it was meant to showcase the first science class in space. -
A nuclear power plant exploded in Ukraine, resulting in a spread of radiation. The place is still inhabitable to this day. -
George H.W. Bush was inaugurated as the 41st President of the United States on January 20th, 1989. -
Pressure was applied to the government by the people of Germany, and this signified the start of German reunification. -
After Iraq invaded Kuwait, the Gulf War began and lasted seven months. A ceasefire was declared on February 28th, 1991. -
The Dream Team was the first Olympic team to include NBA basketball players. They went undefeated for a while. -
The L.A. Riots was the result of years of racial discrimination and was officially sparked by a video leaked of Rodney King unlawfully beaten by four officers who got off unscathed. -
Bill Clinton was inaugurated as the 42nd President of the United States on January 20th, 1993. -
This improved the internet and furthered technology after the launch of Google. -
Bill Clinton was impeached on two charges, but he stayed in office due to a lack of majority votes in the Senate. -
On September 11th, 2001, four hijacked planes crashed on American Soil. The Twin Towers were hit and collapsed, the Pentagon was struck, and a plane crashed in Pennsylvania. This was the first major terrorist attack in the United States.