-
The Great Railroad Strike of 1877
Workers in the United States protest wage cuts and poor working conditions, leading to widespread riots and clashes with authorities. -
The Chinese Exclusion Act- 1882
The United States passes the Chinese Exclusion Act, which significantly limits immigration from China, was the first law to restrict immigration based on nationality. -
1989 – Fall of the Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall, which had divided East and West Berlin for decades, falls, symbolizing the end of the Cold War and the reunification of Germany. -
1896 – The Klondike Gold Rush
a massive migration of prospectors to the Klondike region of Yukon, Canada, between 1896 and 1899 -
1903 – The Wright Brothers' First Powered Flight
Orville and Wilbur Wright make the first successful powered flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, marking the dawn of modern aviation. -
1914 – Outbreak of World War I
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in June 1914 sparked the outbreak of World War I, but the war's roots lay in a complex web of alliances, imperialism, militarism, and nationalism -
1929 – The Stock Market Crash and the Great Depression
The Wall Street Crash of 1929 leads to the Great Depression, causing mass unemployment and economic hardship worldwide. -
1939 – The Outbreak of World War II
World War II begins with the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany, leading to a global conflict involving most nations. -
1941 – Attack on Pearl Harbor
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor prompts the United States to enter World War II, significantly altering the course of the conflict. -
1945 – The End of World War II
World War II ends with the surrender of Nazi Germany in May and the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to Japan's surrender in August. -
1963 – Civil Rights March on Washington
More than 250,000 people gather in Washington, D.C., for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. -
1969 – Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin become the first humans to walk on the moon, marking a significant achievement in the Space Race. -
1971 – Introduction of the Microprocessor
Intel releases the first microprocessor, the 4004, which becomes the foundation for personal computers and modern electronics. -
1991 – Collapse of the Soviet Union
The Soviet Union officially dissolves, marking the end of the Cold War and the emergence of multiple independent republics, including Russia. -
2001 – 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
Al-Qaeda terrorists hijack planes and carry out attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon, leading to significant global political and security shifts. -
2008 – The Global Financial Crisis
A global economic crisis triggered by the collapse of major financial institutions and housing market crashes leads to widespread economic hardship and government bailouts. -
2010 – The Arab Spring
A series of anti-government protests, uprisings, and armed rebellions occur in several Arab countries, including Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya, with long-lasting political consequences. -
2016 – Brexit Referendum
The United Kingdom votes to leave the European Union in a referendum, initiating years of political and economic negotiations known as "Brexit." -
2020 – COVID-19 Pandemic
A global pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus disrupts life worldwide, leading to widespread health, economic, and social consequences. -
2021 – Inauguration of Joe Biden
Joe Biden is inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States, marking a shift in U.S. political leadership after the presidency of Donald Trump.