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Star Wars Movie Premier
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 Elected President
Jimmy Carter was inaugurated as the 39th President of the United States on January 20th, 1977. -
Three Mile Island Meltdown
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. -
Mount. St. Helens Eruption
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. -
Iran Hostages Released
After Ronald Reagan's inauguration, the hostages were released. This led to backlash on former President Carter's administration. -
Assassination Attempt on President Reagan
There was an attempt on President Reagan's life as he was returning from the Washington Hilton hotel. -
Iran/ Contra Affair
This was a political scandal for five years about a secret US deal to free Americans held hostage. -
Challenger Shuttle Explosion
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. -
Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster
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 Elected President
George H.W. Bush was inaugurated as the 41st President of the United States on January 20th, 1989. -
Fall of the Berlin Wall
Pressure was applied to the government by the people of Germany, and this signified the start of German reunification. -
Start of the Persian Gulf War
After Iraq invaded Kuwait, the Gulf War began and lasted seven months. A ceasefire was declared on February 28th, 1991. -
Original U.S.A. Olympic Basketball Dream Team
The Dream Team was the first Olympic team to include NBA basketball players. They went undefeated for a while. -
Rodney King Decision & L.A. Riots
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 Elected President
Bill Clinton was inaugurated as the 42nd President of the United States on January 20th, 1993. -
Launch of Google
This improved the internet and furthered technology after the launch of Google. -
Bill Clinton Impeached by the House of Representatives
Bill Clinton was impeached on two charges, but he stayed in office due to a lack of majority votes in the Senate. -
World Trade Center/Pentagon/Shanksville, PA Attacks
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.