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Berlin Wall Speech
President Regan gives the famous "Berlin Wall Speech" where he calls for the leader of the Soviet Union to, "tear down this wall." -
Beginning of Iran-Iraq War
This war begun when Iraqi soldiers began an invasion on Iran. -
The First Space Shuttle
The Space Shuttle Columbia was the first space shuttle created by NASA to orbit in Space. -
The Berlin Wall Falls
The Berlin wall was created to separate east Germany from west Germany. The began to crumble and evidently fell allowing all citizens to travel freely. -
Ending of Cold War
The Cold War ended by the disbandment of the Soviet Union without violence. -
U.S.S.R. Collapses
The U.S.S.R. collapses, officially marking the end of the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States. -
Bombing of The World Trade center
A bomb explodes on the second subterranean level of Vista Hotel's public parking garage, below the 2 World Trade Center building. This was the first terrorist attack seen. -
The First Camera Phone
Philippe Kahn created the first phone that was able to take, send and receive photos. -
Attack on Twin Towers
This is when terrorist took over several U.S. airplanes and flew them straight into the twin towers in New York. -
Beginning of War in Afghanistan
After the attacks on the Twin Towers, the United States began sending troops into Afghanistan and began attacking their cities. This war lasted until 2021.