The 20th Century (up until '62)

  • The oldest person living (Emma Morano) is born

    The oldest person living (Emma Morano) is born

    Emma Morano is born- she is currently 117 years old.
  • Theodore Roosevelt becomes President of the United States

    Theodore Roosevelt becomes President of the United States

  • The Wright Brother's first flight

    The Wright Brother's first flight

  • World War 1 begins in Europe

    World War 1 begins in Europe

  • World War One ends

    World War One ends

  • Franklin D. Roosevelt elected as president

    Franklin D. Roosevelt elected as president

  • World War 2 begins in Europe

    World War 2 begins in Europe

  • Truman elected president

    Truman elected president

  • First use of Atomic Bombs ever- WW2

    First use of Atomic Bombs ever- WW2

  • World War 2 ends

    World War 2 ends

    War ends shortly after the first Atomic Bomb, invented by Albert Einstein.
  • Elizabeth becomes Queen of England

    Elizabeth becomes Queen of England

  • Cuban Missile Crisis

    Cuban Missile Crisis