1980-2001

By sutton.mayberry
  • Reagan is Elected

    Reagan is Elected

    Ronald Reagan wins the election over Jimmy Carter for the Republican party. He would become the 40th US president.
  • The Iran Hostage Crisis Ends

    The Iran Hostage Crisis Ends

    Iran releases the hostages after almost a year of negotiations. The 52 hostages were released from Tehran.
  • Sandra O'Conner Makes History

    Sandra O'Conner Makes History

    Sandra O'Conner joins the US supreme court. She becomes the first female to do so.
  • Return of the Jedi

    Return of the Jedi

    The third episode of George Lucas' Star Wars was released. It would become one of the highest grossing movies of all time.
  • The Challenger Explodes

    The Challenger Explodes

    The Challenger space shuttle explodes at launch and kills all aboard.
  • Bush is Elected

    Bush is Elected

    George H.W. Bush is elected president of the US over Michael Dukakis. He would become the 41st US president.
  • The Berlin Wall Falls

    The Berlin Wall Falls

    The Berlin Wall is destroyed after 28 years. The wall served as a border between East Berlin and West Berlin.
  • Clinton is Elected

    Clinton is Elected

    Bill Clinton is elected as the 42nd US president.
  • The Bombing of Oklahoma City

    The Bombing of Oklahoma City

    The Alfred P. Murrah building would be bombed causing 168 casualties. This was considered the worst US terrorist attack at the time.
  • 9/11

    9/11

    The Twin Towers are met by two hijacked airplanes. This would cause around 3,000 casualties and is recognized as the worst terrorist attack in US history.