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The infamous world war breaks out between the Allies and the Central Powers.
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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.
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The second world war starts, provoked by Germany invading Poland.
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The famous war started between Vietnam and the US, which lasted several decades.
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The rocket ship 'Apollo 11' carried multiple astronauts to the moon for the first time in human history.
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Around August 1969, the internet was created by linking several computers together, creating a revolutionary breakthrough which impacts our lives today.
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The famous computer company Microsoft is created, moving on to later develop the OS Windows.
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The gigantic volcano erupted, killing more than 50 people and ruining many square miles of work and forestation.
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Thousands of student protesters gathered, but many were massacrewd by Chinese troops.
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The British return Hong Kong back to China after decades of English rule.