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Mar. 17, 1980
The Refugee Act is put into action to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and revise the procedures for the admission of refugees. -
Jan. 20, 1981
Iran released their hostages. -
Sep. 25, 1981
Sandra Day O'Conner becomes the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court. -
Nov. 1, 1983
Chrysler unveils Mini-Vans. -
Oct. 18, 1985
Nitendo Entertainment System Released. -
Jan. 28, 1986
The Challenger exploded during take off and killed everyone on board, including school teacher, Christa McAuliffe. -
Oct. 22, 1986
Tax Reform Act of 1986 -
Jan. 1, 1989
President Bush declares a "War on Drugs". -
Oct. 17, 1989
The San Francisco Earthquake of 1989 -
Dec. 3, 1989
The Cold War Ends -
Sep. 24, 1990
The Hubble Space Telescope was launched. -
May 7, 1992
the 27th amendment was ratified. -
Mar. 11, 1993
The Storm of the Century hit the East Coast of the United States and killed 300 people and caused $6 billion in damage. -
Apr. 19, 1995
Oklahoma City bombing attack killed 168 people and was the worst tragedy on U.S. soil before 9/11. -
Jan. 1, 2000
Y2K Computer Problem. -
Sep. 11, 2001
9/11 Terrorist Attacks on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon.