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Mount Saint Helen erupts, becoming the largest and most destructive volcanic eruption in U.S. history. Due to this, almost 60 people died.
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The Election of 1980 hosted Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter. Raegan won the election becoming the 40th President of the United States.
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The Nintendo Entertainment System is released, sparking the electronic economy. This was a big deal for the American kids, and even parents.
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The space shuttle, Challenger, exploded during take off, killing everyone on board.
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The Tax Reform Act of 1986 is passed, which lowered the top tax rate for ordinary income from 50% to 28% and raised the bottom tax rate from 11% to 15%
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The Election of 1988 hosted Vice President George H. W. Bush and Governor Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts. Bush defeated Dukakis, becoming the 41st President of the United States
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A bombing attack in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The bomb was planted in the Alfred P. Murray Federal Building killing over 160 people.
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A school shooting located in Columbine, Colorado. This was the fourth deadliest school shooting in US history. 15 people were killed total including the two shooters.