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The 1930's
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Pluto is Discovered
On Feburary 18, 1931, Pluto was discovered by scientist Clyde William Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. Picture: http://thetechjournal.com/science/planet-pluto-still-a-big-mystery.xhtml -
Empire State Building is Found
On May 31, 1931 the Empire State Building opens in New York. This building has 102 stories, and was the tallest building for forty years. Site:
http://www.infoplease.com/dayinhistory/May-1
Picture:
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Amelia Earhart Crosses Atlantic Ocean
On May 20-21, Amelia Earhart became the second person and first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. -
Fdr Begins Radio Chats
In 1933, on March 12th eight days after the inauguration of Franklin Roosevelt people started to use radio fireside chats. Roosevelt was the first president to use this and he was talking fom the White House.
Site:
http://www.mediahistory.umn.edu/timeline/1930-1939.html Picture:
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Bonnie and Clyde are Caught
Bonnie and Clyde, the famous pair of criminals, was finally caught by the FBI and were shot and killed. Picture: http://bonnieclyde.info/2009/09/12/bonnie-and-clyde/ -
Amelia Earhart Crosses the Pacific Ocean
Amelia Earhart flies across the Pacific Ocean. From Honolulu to Oakland, California. Site:
http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Explorers_Record_Setters_and_Daredevils/earhart/EX29.htm
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http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/aboutus/wonder_of_flight/timeline.html -
Roosevelt is Re-elected
Franklin D. Roosevelt is re-elected for his second term as president. Picture Credits: http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdfdr.htm -
Amelia Earhart Dissapeared
Amelia Earhart dissapered with Fred Noonan in the Pacific Ocean. She reported she was out of fuel and their was no land but she was too late and crashed. Site:
http://www.enotes.com/history-fact-finder/exploration-
settlement/when-did-aviator-amelia-earhart-disappear
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http://renovomedia.com/news/nikumaroro-island-amelia-earharts-final-resting-place/ -
March of Dimes
On Janurary 3, 1938, Franklin Delanor Roosevelt founded the March of Dimes, which raised money for a cure for polio. Image Credits: http://www.umw.edu/hisa/resources/Student%20Projects/McCreedy/students.umw.edu/_lmccr9sd/poliovaccine/history.html -
Golden Gate, Californa
The Golden Gate International Exposition opens in San Francisco, California. Site:
http://www.historic-newspapers.co.uk/Old-Newspapers/1939-Newspapers
Picture:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oShqDsk541E/TMV4TGiAC7I/AAAAAAAAADo/kDRkGgMN__Q/s1600/golden_gate.jpg
