1980-2001

Berlin Wall Speech

Jun 12, 1927

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

Sep 22, 1980

This war begun when Iraqi soldiers began an invasion on Iran.

The First Space Shuttle

Apr 12, 1981

The Space Shuttle Columbia was the first space shuttle created by NASA to orbit in Space.

The Berlin Wall Falls

Nov 9, 1989

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

Feb 7, 1990

The Cold War ended by the disbandment of the Soviet Union without violence.

U.S.S.R. Collapses

Dec 26, 1991

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

Feb 26, 1993

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

Jun 11, 1997

Philippe Kahn created the first phone that was able to take, send and receive photos.

Attack on Twin Towers

Sep 11, 2001

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

Oct 7, 2001

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.