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Mount St. Helens erupted and caused great destruction and loss of life.
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A fatal accident occured to the US Challenger when the shuttle broke apart and killed all seven crew members aboard.
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East Germany's Communist Party announced that the East could cross over to the west. This was very significan and lead to the unification of East and West Germany. President Reagan is often given credit for this achievement.
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A war involving 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to their invasion and annexation of Kuwait.
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Attacks on the US in a series of four terrorist attacks by Islamic group Al-Qaeda. Most well known as the twin towers being destroyed
