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On This Day:International Pact Preserves Niagra Falls On January 2, 1929, U.S. and Canada sign an agreement to protect Niagra Falls by diverting Niagra River.
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St. Valentines Day Massacre Gang violence was rising on the streets of Chicago during the 20's. On February 14, 1929 Al Capone was planning to eliminate his enemies in illegal bootlegging, prostitution, and gambling. It rose to a climax when 7 men related to the rival of Al Capone, George Morgan, were shot by men dressed as police. The massacre was never linked to Capone but it was widely considered to be him.
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First Roller Coaster
This was the first roller coaster. It made its debut at Coney Island. It was capable of 60 mph. With a 80ft drop -
Glossary of Events: Wall Street Crash On October 28, 1929 The Wall Street Crash occured when the U.S. stock market crashed and triggered 10 years of ecnonomic slump known as Th Great Depression.
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The Great Depression In 1929, the stock market crashed causing a time period of great economic problems. Unemployment in the U.S. rose from 3 million to 6 million people.
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Pluto Discovered
Pluto was discovered by an assistant at the Lowell observatory. Becoming the ninth planet in our solar system. -
Gandhi's salt march
Gandhi led people to the beach picked up salt and held it up to show the protest on salt -
Star Spangled Banner
The Star Spangled Banner is still our national anthem and was based off of a British tune. -
Empire State Building
The Empire State building is a major tourist attraction standing at 1,250 feet tall -
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic solo and the first person to fly across the Atlantic twice -
German Presidential election
Reich president Paul von Hindenburg wins the 1932 election, but Hitler receives 37% of the votes -
Albert Einstein Granted Visa On December 5, 1932, Albert Einstein was granted a visa that allowed him to enter the United States.
