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In response to wage cuts, railroad workers initiated a strike in Martinsburg, West Virginia, which quickly spread nationwide, highlighting the growing tensions between labor and industry during America's rapid industrialization. -
A conflict between the United States and Spain, resulting in the U.S. acquiring territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, marking a significant expansion of American influence overseas. -
Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first powered, controlled, and sustained flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, ushering in the era of aviation. -
A global conflict primarily centered in Europe, involving major world powers and resulting in significant political and social changes worldwide. -
The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granting women the right to vote and marking a pivotal moment in the women's rights movement. -
The stock market crash led to a severe worldwide economic depression, profoundly impacting economies and societies across the globe. -
A global war involving most of the world's nations, resulting in significant loss of life and reshaping international relations and borders. -
The United States dropped atomic bombs on these Japanese cities, leading to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II, while ushering in the nuclear age. -
A prolonged conflict between communist North Vietnam and South Vietnam, with heavy involvement from the United States, reflecting Cold War tensions. -
Over 200,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C., advocating for civil and economic rights for African Americans, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. -
NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon, marking a monumental achievement in space exploration. -
The Berlin Wall, symbolizing the division between East and West Germany, was brought down, leading to German reunification and signaling the approaching end of the Cold War. -
The USSR dissolved into multiple independent republics, marking the end of the Cold War era and reshaping global political dynamics. -
Coordinated terrorist attacks in the United States led to significant loss of life and prompted the U.S. to initiate the War on Terror, impacting international relations and security policies. -
A severe worldwide economic crisis led to significant downturns in global markets and prompted widespread financial reforms. -
A series of anti-government protests and uprisings across the Middle East and North Africa led to significant political changes in the region. -
The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, initiating a complex and impactful political and economic process. -
A global outbreak of COVID-19 led to widespread lockdowns, economic disruption, and a rapid vaccine rollout, transforming daily life worldwide. -
On January 6, supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, leading to widespread condemnation and security reforms. -
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, leading to significant global economic and political consequences, including widespread sanctions and international military aid to Ukraine.