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Korean War
Korean War in ColorEnding on July 27th 1953, the Korean War was a war between North and South Korea. During this war the United Nations force, led by the United States of America, fought for the South, and China fought for the North. The Soviet Union helped them out as well. -
1st Peanuts Cartoon Strip
The first Peanuts comic strip, written by Charles M. Schulz, was published. This comic strip consisted of four panels and featured Charlie Brown, Shermy, and Patty. -
Truman signs Peace Treaty (Paris)
Paris Peace TreatyPresident Truman signs peace treaty with Japan that ends the Second World War. This treaty was named the Paris Peace Treaty. -
1st Color TV Program
CBS broadcasted the first commercial color TV program. However not that many people had the opportunity to watch it on their televisions. This is mostly because most Americans had black-and-white televisions. -
Desegregation of University of Alabama
Gov. Wallace attempts to block integrationFacing federalized Alabama National Guard troops, Alabama Governor George Wallace ended his blockade of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. he then allowed two African American students to enroll. This is one of the first stepping stones in desegregation of the United States. -
JFK Assassinated
JFK AssassinationOn this day President John F Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas Texas. Bullets struck the President's neck and head and he slumped over towards Mrs. Kennedy as well. The governor was also hit in the chest. The charge of the crime was put on Lee Harvard Oswald. -
U.S Enters Vietnam War
VietnamFirst American combat troops landed in Vietnam. In 1966, the United States began rolling thunder operations in North Vietnam's oil refineries and ammunition dumps. It was closely controlled by the White House; targets were sometimes selected by President Johnson. -
Nixon Resigns Presidency
Richard Nixon Resignation Richard Nixon announced his resignation from office. After two years of public debate over the Watergate scandals, President Nixon gave to the pressures from the public and leaders of his party to become the first president in American history to resign. Vice President Gerald Ford took the oath of office and finished the remaining 2 1/2 years. -
Hurricane Carmen
During the month of August of 1974, Hurricane Carmen began to form and cause destruction along hte Yucatan Peninsula and cut across Louisiana. Although the death toll was not high, it caused over 100,000 people to evacuate their homes. -
HIV/AIDS Outbreak
The discovery of HIV/AIDS occured throughout 1981. The main discovery of AIDS, however, was made in 1983/84. This contributed to the reason why so many people were dying in the 80s. -
Space Shuttle Challenger Explodes
American shuttle orbiter Challenger broke up 73 seconds after liftoff, bringing an end to the spacecraft’s 10th mission. The explosion killed all seven people on board and casued a major setback in the space shuttle program.The tragedy and its aftermath got a lot media coverage and caused NASA to temporarily suspend all shuttle missions. -
Fall of the Berlin Wall
Berlin Wall FallThe Berlin Wall was a barrier that divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989. For 30 years, the Berlin Wall was the symbol of the Cold War, separating families and keeping the people from jobs and opportunity in the west. The Berlin Wall stood until November 9, 1989, when the East German Communist Party announced that citizens could cross the border whenever they pleased. That night, crowds of people swarmed the wall and to this day, it still stands as a symbol of the Cold War.
