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Mount St. Helens Eruption
The eruption of the St. Helen volcano was the most destructive volcanic eruption in history. It killed 57 people, caused the largest landslide in history and covered many states in ash. -
U.S. Presidential Election
Ronald Reagan(R) won the election against Jimmy Carter(D). -
U.S. Presidential Election
The incumbent Ronald Reagan(R) won the election against Walter Mondale(D) in a land slide. -
Challenger Space Shuttle explosion
The space shuttle exploded only over a minute off of the ground. It had a teacher who was randomly selected across the nation. I included this because I asked my mom if she has any important events from the 1980s. She said this was a big deal when it occurred. -
Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster
The nuclear disaster caused many environmental issues and ended a lot of support for nuclear power. -
U.S. Presidential Election
The election was won by George H.W. Bush(R) the vice president incumbent against Michael Dukakis(D). -
Gameboy invented
The invention of the Gameboy was a first in portable video gaming. It revolutionized all portable video game devices for the future. -
End of Cold War
The Berlin wall falling down is considered the end of Soviet Russia and furthermore the end of the cold war. -
U.S. Presidential Election
The election was won by Bill Clinton(D) against George H.W. Bush(R). -
U.S. Presidential Election
The election was won by incumbent Bill Clinton(D) against Bob Dole(R). -
U.S. Presidential Election
George W. Bush(R) won the election against Al Gore(D) the vice president incumbent. -
The September 11th terrorist attacks
This attack was done by an Islamic terrorist organization who hijacked four commercial planes. Two of the planes crashed into the world trade center and 2,996 people were killed. The other two planes were going for the Pentagon and Washington DC. It changed air travel forever. -
Bush declares of war on Alqueda
Bush declares war on Alqueda while addressing the nation. -
Anti Terror Campaign begins
The Defense Secretary announces an Anti Terror Campaign which begins the war on terrorism.