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Only Jewish State
Israel becomes the world's only Jewish state. -
Soviet Union Explodes First Nuclear Bomb
After two American scientists are executed for selling the nuclear secrets to the Soviet Union, the Soviets detonate their first bomb. -
Korean War begins
Communist forces invade South Korea, prompting a military response by United Nation forces. -
First Hydrogen Bomb
The U.S. detonates its first hydrogen bomb on the island of Enewetak. This is significant because it is a beginning for a new type of bomb and technology. -
Brown vs. Board
The Brown vs. Board of Education case ends with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling school segregation illegal. -
Polio Vaccine
The Polio Virus finally has a cure created by Jonas Salk. It is introduced to the American Public and the results are wonderful. -
Sputnik I
The Soviet Union launches Sputnik I, an unmanned satellite, into the atmosphere. This marks the beginning of the space race: the race that leads to man walking on the moon. -
Hawaii and Alaska Admitted as States
Hawaii is accepted as a state, and as is Alaska, making our country have 50. -
Fidel Castro
Fidel Castro leads the Cuban revolution and assumes leadership of the nation. He leads until 2008, then dies in 2016. -
First Televised Presidential Debate
For the first time, Americans tune into the televised Presidential Debate between John F. Kennedy, and Richard Nixon. Their election was the closest one in history, but ends with Kennedy winning overall. -
John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy becomes President of these 50 states after a long and very close election against Richard Nixon. -
Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall is built between East and West Germany, creating lots of tension not just in Germany, but the rest of the world. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
The Soviet Union deploys bombs to Cuba, threatening the U.S., resulting in the Cuban Missile Crisis. -
Death of Martin Luther King
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated, prompting huge outrage from the public. He was very influential in the movement for integration and equal rights, and his loss was a huge blow to the morale of said movement. -
Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon is elected President of the United States of America. -
Man on the Moon
Neil Armstrong becomes the first man to walk on the moon, making history and ending the space race. -
First Earth Day
The first Earth Day is held, and we are still celebrating nearly 50 years later! -
Roe v. Wade
Abortion is declared a constitutionally protected medical procedure by the Supreme Court. -
Nixon Resigns
Richard Nixon resigns from his Presidency before being impeached, and is succeeded by Gerald Ford. -
Ronald Reagan
Reagan is elected President, defeating Jimmy Carter.
