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World War 1 Ends

Nov 11, 1918

World War 1 was known as the First World War or the Great War. It lasted from 1914 - 1918. More than 9 million soldiers and 7 million civilians died.

Charles Lindbergh Flies Solo Across the Atlantic Ocean

May 21, 1927

Charles Lindbergh was a 25 year old U.S. mail pilot. He was the first person to fly from New York to Paris. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his achievement.

The Great Depression Begins

Oct 29, 1929

The Great Depression began on Black Tuesday when the stock market crashed. It was a worldwide economic crisis. Many people lost their jobs and their homes.

The Dust Bowl

May 1, 1931

The Dust Bowl, also known as the Dirty Thirties, was a period of severe dust storms during a time of drought in the 1930s. The Dust Bowl made the Great Depression worse. It destroyed crops and caused cattle to starve.

World War 2 Begins

Sep 1, 1939

This was the Second World War. It started with the invasion of Poland by Germany. The U.S. entered the war in 1941 when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.