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Reagan Assassination Attempt
Reagan was nearly killed after a failed assassination attempt. His lung was punctured and nearly died. -
IBM's first PC
IBM's first computer started the personal computing boom. Everyone now had access to better computing and personal electronics. -
Challenger Explosion
The challenger space shuttle exploded shortly after launch and killed all seven crew members. This event was televised nation wide. -
Wall Street Crash
The rapid growth of the 80's was brought to a halt after the crash of '87. This crash caused the US over a trillion dollars. -
Berlin Wall Falls
The gap between east and west Germany was finally brought down. This signaled the end of Soviet control. -
Death of the USSR
After reformation and glasnost, the USSR was dissolved. All of the states were separated and became republics. This officially marks the end of the cold war. -
Bill Clinton's impeachment
Due to supposed sexual assault and the Monica Lewinskyscandal, Bill Clinton faced impeachment. He was never convicted and served the rest of his presidential years. -
9/11
9/11 was a coordinated t attack on the United States by Muslim terrorist. The Pentagon and the twin towers were hit by fully laden Jet Liners. The twin towers fell and thousands died.
