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Cold war timeline
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India gains Independence
India gained independence from British rule on August 15, marking the end of colonialism and the beginning of a new era for the country. -
Cold war emerges
The Cold War began to take shape as the U.S. and the Soviet Union emerged as superpowers with opposing ideologies. -
UN Proposed plan
The United Nations proposed a plan to partition Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, leading to tensions and conflict in the region. -
Israel gets Invaded
The State of Israel was officially declared on May 14, leading to the first Arab-Israeli War as neighboring Arab countries invaded. -
WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) was established on April 7 to coordinate international health efforts. -
Berlin Blockade
The Berlin Blockade began in June, where the Soviet Union blocked all ground access to West Berlin, prompting the Western Allies to organize the Berlin Airlift to supply the city. -
NATO formed
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was formed on April 4 as a military alliance among Western nations to counter Soviet expansion. -
Polio Vaccine TEST
The first successful polio vaccine was developed by Dr. Jonas Salk, leading to significant advancements in public health. -
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Korean war
The Korean War began on June 25 when North Korea invaded South Korea, leading to a conflict that involved multiple nations and lasted until 1953. -
U.S Arsenal grows
The U.S. and the Soviet Union continued to build up their nuclear arsenals, increasing fears of a potential nuclear conflict. -
First Atomic bomb test
The Soviet Union successfully tested its first atomic bomb on August 29, escalating the arms race during the Cold War. -
Communist Rule in China
The People's Republic of China was proclaimed on October 1 by Mao Zedong, marking the establishment of communist rule in China. -
Color Television Broadcast
The first color television broadcast took place in the United States, marking a significant advancement in broadcasting technology. -
Military Cooperation
The United States and several other nations signed the Mutual Defense Treaty with Japan, establishing military cooperation. -
Treaty of San Francisco
The Treaty of San Francisco was signed, officially ending the state of war between Japan and the Allied Powers. -
H Bomb
The United States conducted its first hydrogen bomb test on November 1, significantly increasing the destructive power of its nuclear arsenal. -
Atomic bomb
The British successfully tested their first atomic bomb, becoming the third country to possess nuclear weapons. -
Transplant Surguries
The first successful human organ transplant (a kidney) was performed by Dr. Joseph Murray in Boston, paving the way for future transplant surgeries. -
DNA
The discovery of the double helix structure of DNA by James Watson and Francis Crick was published, revolutionizing the field of genetics. -
Korean War Armistice
The Korean War armistice was signed on July 27, effectively ending the conflict and establishing the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). -
Coup in Iran
The CIA orchestrated a coup in Iran, overthrowing Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh and reinstating the Shah, leading to long-term consequences in the region. -
Nuclear Submarine
The first nuclear submarine, the USS Nautilus, was launched by the United States, marking a new era in naval warfare. -
Geneva Conference
The Geneva Conference began in April, leading to the division of Vietnam into North and South along the 17th parallel. -
Warsaw Pact
The Warsaw Pact was established on May 14 as a collective defense treaty among Soviet-aligned countries in response to NATO. -
First Mcdonalds
The first McDonald's restaurant opened in Des Plaines, Illinois, marking the beginning of the fast-food franchise era. -
Brown. BOE
The Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, a landmark moment in the civil rights movement. -
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the civil rights movement. -
Suez crisis
The Suez Crisis erupted when Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal, leading to military intervention by Britain, France, and Israel.