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The Haymarket Affair
The Haymarket Affair is a pivotal point in labor history. It is based on the aftermath of a bombing at a labor rally in Chicago. This contributed to the rise of International Workers Day. -
The Galveston Hurricane
The Great Galveston Hurricane also known as the Great Storm of 1900, made landfall as a category 4 hurricane. It caused widespread devastation and an estimated 6,000 to 8,000 deaths. -
Assassination of President William McKinley
President McKinley was assassinated by Leon Czolgosz. He was shot during one of his public appearances at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. Theodore Roosevelt became president after the assassination. -
The Sinking of the Titanic
The Titanic was headed to New York from England when it hit an iceberg. It killed about 1500 passengers and ship personnel. Many people believed that the ship was unsinkable. -
World War 1 begins
It started when Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated by a Bosnian Serb nationalist named Gavrillo Princip. Austria-Hungary blamed Serbia for the assassination and declared war on Serbia. This caused a chain reaction due to a complex web of alliances. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
The British Ocean liner RMS Lusitania was torpedoed by a German U-boat. This killed 1,198 people, including 128 Americans. This contributed greatly to the United States involvement in the war. -
The Zimmerman Telegram was released
The Zimmerman Telegram was a secret message from Germany to Mexico. It proposed an alliance against the U.S. It was intercepted and decoded by British intelligence and released to the American press. This contributed to the Americans declaring war on Germany. -
U.S. officially enters WW1
A stack of many events led to the U.S. entering the war. Congress voted to declare war on Germany, following President Woodrow Wilsons request. -
The 19th Amendment
The ratification of the 19th amendment gave women the right to vote. This was a result of decades of activism by womens suffrage supporters. They used lobbying, picketing, and civil disobedience to fight for the rights of women. -
Treaty of Versailles
This treaty officially ended WW1. It imposed harsh terms on Germany and contributed to the instability and resentment that paved the way for WW2. Germany faced territorial losses and financial losses because of this treaty. -
Black Tueday
This event was the beginning of the Great Depression. The crash of the stock market sent American economy downhill fast. -
Six Flags over Texas Opened
Six flags was a major event during this time period. It was the first Six Flags amusement park and it was such a hit that they decided to create more. -
The First Texas Rangers Game in Arlington.
The Texas Rangers started out as the Washington Senators. After the 1971 season, the team was relocated to Arlington and became the Texas Rangers. -
The first Star Wars movie was released
Star Wars a New Hope, was the first Star Wars movie released. It became a massive cultural phenomenon. -
9/11 Attack
The terrorist attack on 9/11 was one of the worst events in history. This attack has changed the way we do airline security now. This event killed almost 3,000 people and it left people devastated. -
The Announcement of the Ipod
The first ipod, which is a revolutionary portable music player. This was big invention because people could listen to music wherever they go. -
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane. Winds were around 145 MPH in southeast Louisiana. It continued northward and affected New Orleans, and Mobile, Alabama. -
Hannah Montana Debut
Hannah Montana became very popular. It had catchy music, and a relatable premise of a normal girl with a secret popstar life. -
The Haiti Earthquake
This was so devastating due to the proximity to the densely populated capital city, Port-au-Prince. -
Death of Osama bin Laden
This represents a major step in Americas efforts to defeat terrorism around the world.