Timeline By Braden Kahn Jan 1, 1947 1947-Cold War begins Jan 1, 1950 1950-Korean War takes place Jan 2, 1950 1950- Country's try to outdo each other in technology May 16, 1957 1957- War rose into space May 16, 1968 1968- President Kennedy is assassinated May 16, 1974 1974-Nixon resigns May 16, 1980 1980-Soviet Union starts falling May 16, 1991 1991-War ends