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Chicken Pox Vaccine
Medical techonlogy increased rapidly in the 20th and 21st century. This was a disease that affected many, and could now be prevented. -
International Women's Forum
The first IWF took place in 1975 to talk about important views and accomplish of women and what they wanted in the future as far as rights. -
Apple Produces First Computer
Computers play such a big role in the everyday life of Americans. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak create the first Apple computer. -
Nuclear-Proliferation Pact is Signed
Signed by 15 nations including the United States and the Soviets to slow the spread of nuclear weapons around the world -
Panama Canal Back in Panama's Hands
United States senate decides to give possesion of Panama Canal back to Panama. -
Nicaraguan Revolution
Nicaraguan Revolution VideoThe campaign led by the Sandinista National Liberation Front led to the violent ousting of the dictatorship in 1979. -
1980 "Miracle On Ice"
The United States won the gold medal in hockey over the heavily favored Soviets. Huge emotional and motivational boost for America.
Final Minute of Miracle on Ice Video -
AIDS first detected
This worldwide disease is deadly and is spread rather rapidly. -
Strategic Defense Initiative Authorized
Proposed by U.S. President Ronald Reagan on March 23, 1983. Used to protect the United States from attack by strategic nuclear ballistic missiles. Nuclear warfare was a big concern amung superpowers. -
Invasion of Grenada
The United States invades Grenada with hopes to depose the Marixst regime. -
Fernando Valenzuela makes MLB debut with Los Angeles Dodgers
Fernando Valenzuela serves as a hero to the city's Mexican population, and to his homeland as well. Many other MLB players follwed in his footsteps. -
Martin Luther King Day
This was the first year in which Martin Luther King Day was recognized as a federal holiday. -
Black Monday
The Stock Market crashes as the New York Stock Exchange drops 22.6% in one day. Stock markets around the world have crahses of their own as a result. -
Hubble Telescope
The Hubble Telescope is placed into orbit, and one month later, it becomes operational. The United States ruled space at this time. -
El Salvador Civil War Ends
A peace agreement is made to end the gruesome civil war in El Salvador, -
Earth Summit
Held in Rio De Janeiro. -
Chiapas Revolt
A group called the Zapatistas rose up against the government in Chiapas. CNN filmed the protests. People could now elect their government officials. -
Twin Towers Fall
19 hijackers flew 4 planes into the World Trade Center in New York City. -
Mexican Drug War
Mexican Drug War VideoOngoing conflict between the drug cartels of Mexico. They are fighting each other for regional control and agianst the Mexican government forces. -
Osama Bin Laden Dies
The mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, and the leader of the terrorist group, Al-Qaeda, is killed during a raid by United States Navy Seals.
