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The Invention of a Safe Electric Light Bulb
In 1878, Thomas Edison spent most of his time on inventing a safe and inexpensive electric light bulb. He made a breakthrough with a bulb that used a platinum filament. Later, found out that carbonized bamboo was a great alternative to the filament and helped to keep the bulb long lasting and affordable. (History.com) -
Joseph Stalin is Born
Joseph Stalin was born on December 18, 1878 in Gori, Georgia, Russia. At birth, he was given the name Iosif Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili, but later changed it to Joseph Stalin. His mother was Ketevan Geladze, a washerwomen, and his father was Besarian Jughashvili, a cobbler. This is significant because Stalin would go on to be one of the most powerful and well known rulers of all time, as well as one of the most brutal and feared military dictators in history. (Biography.com) (Blumberg 296) -
Joseph Stalin is Enrolled in Chruch School
In 1888, Stalin's mother enrolles him into church school in Gori, Georgia, Russia. His mother was a devoted Russian Orthodox Christian and had the idea of Joseph becoming a priest. He did well in school and recieved a scholarship to Tilfis Theological Seminary in 1894. This event is important because him becoming enrolled in chruch school would eventually lead him to attending the Tilfis Theological Seminary. Here, gave him the ideas he used as dictator of Russia. (Biography.com) -
New Zealand is the First Country to Allow Women to Vote
In 1893, Governor Lord Glasgow, of New Zealand, signs the Electoral Bill and allows New Zealand to become the first country ever to grant women the freedom to vote. The New Zealand women first began to vote in November. This is important because many countries, including America and Great Britain would follow New Zealand's footsteps and allow women to vote in their countries. (History.com) -
Stalin Leaves Seminary School
In 1899, Joseph Stalin left seminary school. There are different ideas to why he left. These are that he could not pay the tuition and dropped out, or that he was kicked out due to his polital views towards Tsar Nicholas II. This event is significant because Stalin would go on to become an political agitator and join the Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin. He would take part in many criminal activities, which were meant to help and fund the Bolshevik Party. (Biography.com) (History.com) -
The First Long Distance Wireless Telegraph is Invented
In 1901, Guglielmo Marconi, an Italian Scientist, created the first long distance, wireless telegraph. After many attempts at trying to travel a signal across the Atlatic Ocean, from England to Cape Cod, Mass, with no success, he tried Cornwall to Newfoundland, which was a shorter distance. He was able to broadcast this signal across the ocean with success and revolutionized communication in the world forever. (History.com) -
The Invention of the Airplane
On December 17, 1903, brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright invented the first ever airplane, that was able to fly. This newly created plane flew for abount a minute and travelled about 852 feet. This invention would change the world of transportation forever. (History.com) -
Ford's Invention of the Model T
In 1908, American Industrializer Henry Ford created an invention that would change the world forever. He created the first car, the Model T. This invention became very popular as it was an affordable means of transportation, as well as it was durable and was easy to maintain. Ford sold these cars until 1927. (History.com) -
The Sinking of the Titanic
On April 15, 1912, a devastating event occured. The Titanic, the biggest luxury passenger ship ever built, sank after striking an iceberg in the Ocean. The ship departed from Southampton, England and had 2,240 passengers aboard the ship at the time of the sinking. Out of the 2,240 passengers that had been on the ship, only 705 people survived. (History.com) -
Stalin is Appointed to the Centeral Committee of the Bolshevik Party.
In 1912, Stalin was appointed to the Centeral Committee of the Bolshevik Party. The Bolsheviks gain control of Russia in 1917, during the October Revolution. Vladimir Lenin becomes leader of the newly created Soviet Union. This event is importnant because Stalin would go along to become dictator of the Soviet Union. Because of him becoming as part of this commitee, he had a chance of becoming ruler ofter Lenin, which he did. (Blassingame 168) (History.com) -
World War I Begins
On July 28, 1914, WWI begins in Europe. Russia enters the war as an ally of England and France. The Red Army invaded Prussia and German Poland. but were stopped by the German and Austrian armies. This event is important because WWI was major part of what sparked new views in Russia and what caused the Revouliton. This revolution would eventually lead to Stalin becoming dictator of the Soviet Union. (History.com) (Blassingame 168) -
The Russian Revolution Begins
On March 8, 1917, the Russian Revolution began when police opened fire on workers that were peacefully petitioning Tsar Nicholas II. After this event, more and more strikes and uprisings popped up throughout Russia. This event was significant because it led to the overthrow the the Tsar, as well as the creation of the Soviet Union, which would become a major player in WWII. After Vladimir Lenin's death Stalin would go on the become the ruler of the Soviet Union. (Blassingame 168) (History.com) -
Vladimir Lenin Dies
On January 21, 1924, Vladimir Lenin dies. There are many people that are after his former position as leader of the Soviet Union, and among them is Joseph Stalin. By gradually eliminating his competitors, Stalin is eventually able to obtain rule over the Soviet Union. This event is important because Lenin's death leads way for Stalin to become ruler of the Soviet Union. When Stalin rules, he makes major changes to the nation and rules brutally, with fear. (Blassingame 169) -
The Non-Agression Pact of 1939 is Created
On August 23, 1939, Stalin signed a non-agression pact with Adolf Hitler, of Germany. This kept the Soviet Union and Germany on peaceful ground, and ensured no fighting between the two nations. This pact did not last, as Germany would eventually invade the USSR. This event is significant because it ensured that the USSR and Germany were on peaceful terms and would not attack eachother. This played a major part in WWII, as the it would not be kept as Germany invaded the USSR. (Blassingame 169) -
Nazi Germany Invades the Soviet Union
On June 22, 1941, the German Army invades the USSR. By doing this, Hitler ended the non-agression pact that was made between the USSR and the Germans. They were not prepared for war and the Germans invaded easily and marched to Moscow. Stalin used a scorched-earth policy to destroy all recources that the Germans could use. This is significant because after this event, the tides turn in WWII. This made Stalin become an enemy of Germany, which helped defeat Hitler (Blassingame 169) (History.com) -
Joseph Stalin Dies
On March 5, 1953, Joseph Stalin dies in Moscow, Russia at age 74. His health started to get worse and suffered from a stroke at the time of his death. After his death, his body was preserved in Vladimir Lenin's tomb in the Red Square until 1961. His body was removed in 1961. The event is important because Stalin was one of the most brutal military dictators ever, as well as an important part of WWII. Also, Stalin's death led to the succession of Nikita Khrushchev. (Biography.com) (History.com)
