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Dead Sea Scrolls
In February 1955, Israel found four of the seven Dead Sea Scrolls. -
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War begins between North Vietnam and South Vietnam with the ally of the United States. -
OPEC
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is formed. It was established to coordinate the petroleum policies of its members and to provide states with economic aid. -
John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy wins United States 1960 presidential election over Richard Nixon. -
Computer Mouse
The first computer mouse was invented in 1964 by Douglas Engelbart. -
Boeing 747
The Boeing 747 makes its first ever commercial trip to London from the United States. This was a major event for the airplane industry. -
Richard Nixon Visits China
United States President Richard Nixon becomes the first ever US President to step foot in communist China.This ended thirty years of Sino-American hostility. -
Vietnam War Ends
In 1973, there was a peace agreement signed between the United States, North and South Vietnam, and the Vietcong to officially end U.S. military involvement in Vietnam. After this, communist forces seized control of South Vietnam in 1975 and the country became known as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam the year after. 1975 officially ended the Vietnam War.