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Creation of Israel
The Jews eventually gained 70% of Palistine after the Arab Israeli war. Israel became an independent Jewish state. -
Berlin Airlift
The soviets hoped that by cutting off all traaffic and water to West Berlin, the allies would give up West Berlin to the soviets. Americans and the British sent in supplies to the allies for 11 months. -
formation of NATO
NATO was an alliance formed out of fear of soviet agression. it was consisted of 12 nations including Canada and the U.S. -
Launch of Sputnik
Soviets launched the first unmanned satelite, sputnik, into space. In response the United States put more funding toward space education. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
The U.S. descovers the soviets building missiles in Cuba. the Soviets agree to remove them as long as the U.S. agrees no to invade Cuba. -
Assassination of Egyptian President Sadat
After his signing of the Camp David Accords, ending hostilities between Egypt and Israel, Egyptian President Anwar el-Sadat was assassinated by angry Muslim extremists during a parade commemorating the Yom Kippur war. -
Fall of Berlin Wall
East Germany got a new leader that wants to restore stability. he allows people to leave causing the fall of the Berlin wall. -
Assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Rabin
Prime Minister Rabin signed the Olso Peace Accords, granting Palestinians self-rule in the West Bank and the Gaza strip. Soon after, he was assassinated by a Jewish extremist who wasn’t happy with the agreement.
