Timeline: Technology Project 1980-2001 | Timetoast

Apr 9, 1979

My Mom is Born

My mother is born and ready to live a great life.
Period: Jan 20, 1981 to Jan 20, 1989

Ronald Reagan Becomes President

A Republican president who was a former Hollywood actor. This president helped end the Cold War and made many different tax reforms.
Apr 12, 1981

The First Space Shuttle is Launched

The first mission of the space transport system (STS-1) or Space Shuttle, flew on April 12, 1981, ending a long hiatus in American space flight.
Jun 18, 1983

Sally Ride

Sally Ride becomes the first woman in space.
Oct 22, 1986

Tax Reform of 1986

Reagan simplified the tax code and broadened the tax base. It was referred to as "Reagan tax cuts".
Period: Jan 20, 1989 to Jan 20, 1993

George H. W. Bush

George H. W. Bush became the 41st president of the United States.
Dec 3, 1989

The Official End to The Cold War

After about 75 years, the Cold War comes to and end due to the fall of the U.S.S.R.
Jan 16, 1991

The Gulf War Begins

The Gulf War begins with the United States invasion of Iraq in order to liberate Kuwait in Operation Desert Storm.
Dec 26, 1991

The Fall of the Soviet Union

Due to the cut off of resources the U.S.S.R. came to end.
May 7, 1992

27th Amendment is Signed

The 27th amendment is signed stating that Congress cannot raise their wage.
Period: Jan 20, 1993 to Jan 20, 2001

Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton was a president known for the largest expansion in American history.
Apr 19, 1995

Oklahoma City Bombing

The Gulf War begins with the United States invasion of Iraq in order to liberate Kuwait in Operation Desert Storm.
Sep 11, 2001

September 11, 2001

The Twin Towers and the Pentagon are both attacked by hijacked planes, around 3,000 are killed.
Nov 13, 2001

My Brother is Born

Cayden James Kuepker is born a happy baby.