Significant Events of the 20th Century

  • World War 1 Starts

    World War 1 Starts
    The infamous world war breaks out between the Allies and the Central Powers.
  • US Stock Market Crash

    US Stock Market Crash
    In the USA, the stock market crashed suddenly and unexpectedly, which led to the Great Depression, which some blame as the start of World War 2.
  • World War 2 Starts

    World War 2 Starts
    The second world war starts, provoked by Germany invading Poland.
  • Vietnam War Starts

    Vietnam War Starts
    The famous war started between Vietnam and the US, which lasted several decades.
  • First Humans on The Moon

    First Humans on The Moon
    The rocket ship 'Apollo 11' carried multiple astronauts to the moon for the first time in human history.
  • Creation of the Internet

    Creation of the Internet
    Around August 1969, the internet was created by linking several computers together, creating a revolutionary breakthrough which impacts our lives today.
  • Microsoft is Created

    Microsoft is Created
    The famous computer company Microsoft is created, moving on to later develop the OS Windows.
  • Mount St Helens Eruption

    Mount St Helens Eruption
    The gigantic volcano erupted, killing more than 50 people and ruining many square miles of work and forestation.
  • Tiananmen Square Incident

    Tiananmen Square Incident
    Thousands of student protesters gathered, but many were massacrewd by Chinese troops.
  • Hong Kong Handover

    Hong Kong Handover
    The British return Hong Kong back to China after decades of English rule.