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