1942-1953

By connorpopeszku

  • Battle of Midway

    Battle of Midway which was Japan's first major naval defeat

  • Battle for Kasserine Pass

    The U.S's first major defeat against European powers in WWII

  • Tehran Conference

    The Tehran Conference is held, an important strategy meeting between world leaders

  • Yalta Conference

    The Yalta Conference is held, an important strategy meeting between Allied world leaders

  • Hiroshima Bombing

    The Hiroshima Bombing happens which leads to Japan's surrender.

  • NBA founded

    The NBA (National Basketball Association), which was originally called the Basketball Association of America, is founded.

  • Philippines become Independent

    The US gives the Philippines independence as a nation

  • NATO founded

    The North American Treaty Organization (NATO) is founded between US, Canada, and many European Nations as a defensive alliance

  • Truman Doctrine

    The Truman Doctrine, which woiuld financially aid Greece and Turkey against communism, is implemented

  • First Color Television

    First Color Television is sold to the public