911

1980-2001

By marshall.stubbs
  • Mount Saint Helens Eruption

    Mount Saint Helens Eruption

    The biggest volcanic eruption in U.S. history.
  • Ronald Reagan Elected

    Ronald Reagan Elected

    Ronald Reagan wins against Jimmy Carter becoming the 40th president of the United States.
  • Beruit Barracks Bombing

    Beruit Barracks Bombing

    Two truck bombs blew up barracks holding French and American soldiers who were stationed to aide the Lebanese civil war.
  • Challenger Explosion

    Challenger Explosion

    A Space Shuttle called "Challenger" blew up on lift off, killing all on board including school teacher Christa McAullife. The event was broadcasted live.
  • "Tear Down This Wall" speech

    "Tear Down This Wall" speech

    Ronald Reagan delivers his speech in West Berlin urging the secretary for the communist party to open the border that divided east and west Berlin.
  • George H.W. Bush

    George H.W. Bush

    George H.W. Bush won against Michael Dukakis making him the 41st president of the United States.
  • Oklahoma City Bombing

    Oklahoma City Bombing

    A Truck Bomber bombed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City killing 168 people. It was the worst attack on U.S. soil before 9/11.
  • September 11 Attacks

    September 11 Attacks

    Four airplanes hijacked by members of the Al Quida terrorist group attacked U.S. soil. Two crashed into the Twin Towers, one crashed into the Pentagon, and the other was crashed in a field in PA after a passenger on the plane took over.