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The Compromise of 1877
This agreement ended the Reconstruction era in the United States, marking the withdrawal of federal troops from the South and leading to the restoration of white Democratic rule in the region. -
The Eiffel Tower Opens
The Eiffel Tower, designed by Gustave Eiffel, was completed for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World's Fair) in Paris and became a symbol of modernity and French engineering. -
Wright Brothers' First Powered Flight
Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first successful powered flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, marking the beginning of modern aviation. -
The U.S. Enters World War I
The United States declared war on Germany, joining the Allied Powers in World War I, which significantly altered the war's course and had a lasting impact on global politics. -
The Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution overthrew the Romanov monarchy and led to the establishment of the Soviet Union under communist rule. -
The Rise of Hitler
Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany, beginning the rise of Nazi power, which would lead to World War II and the Holocaust. -
The United Nations is Founded
Following World War II, the United Nations was established to promote international cooperation, peace, and security. -
End of World War II
The formal surrender of Japan aboard the USS Missouri, marking the end of WWII. -
Formation of Israel
The State of Israel was declared, leading to the first Arab-Israeli War. -
Indian Independence
India gained independence from British rule and became a sovereign nation. -
Korean War
A conflict between North Korea (backed by China and the Soviet Union) and South Korea (backed by the U.S. and United Nations). -
Civil Rights Act
The U.S. passed a landmark law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. -
Moon Landing
Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to land on the Moon. -
Yom Kippur War
A war fought between Israel and a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria. -
Iranian Revolution
The overthrow of the Pahlavi monarchy and the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran. -
Assassination Attempt on President Ronald Reagan
U.S. President Ronald Reagan was shot by John Hinckley Jr. but survived. -
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall, which had divided East and West Germany, was opened, leading to the reunification of Germany. -
Dissolution of the Soviet Union
The Soviet Union officially dissolved, leading to the formation of 15 independent republics. -
9/11 Terrorist Attacks
Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four planes, attacking the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, resulting in nearly 3,000 deaths. -
Election of Barack Obama
Barack Obama became the first African American elected President of the United States.