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American Women Granted the Right to Vote
Beginning in the 1800's, women organized, petitioned, and picketed to win the right to vote. It took them decades to accomplish their purpose. The campaign for women suffrage was long, difficult, and sometimes dramatic. When Tennesse became to 36th state to ratify the 19th amendment on August 18th, 1920, the amendment passed its final hurtle. They started this journey in the 1800's, which is significant because they fought for what they believed in and didn't give up. -
First Yankee Stadium Game
50 years ago, was the first game ever played in the Yankee stadium. The stadium was opened for major league baseball. The first game played in the stadium was the Yankees against the Red Sox, Yankees won 4-1. This is significant because without this the world wouldn't have so many memories of all the baseball games played at the stadium since then. -
The Treaty of Mutual Guarantee
The treaty of Mutual Guarantee stated that the borders between Germany, Belgium, and France, as set by the Treaty of Versailles, could not be changed. It said that Germany, Belgium, and France would not attack each other unless it was for self-defense or because of a League of Nations obligation. This was significant because it helped to stabilize Europe after world War I by ensuring that Germany, Belgium, and France respected their borders and resolve conflicts peacefully. -
The Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters first took road in 1927. This famous basketball team, known for their entertaining style and impressive tricks, began traveling to different cities to play exhibition games. They combined athletic skill with comedy, which made their games fun to watch and helped them become very popular. This tour was the start of their journey to becoming a world-famous team. -
The Wall Street Crash
The Wall Street Crash, known as Black Tuesday, was when the stock market collapsed. Stock prices plummeted, and many people lost their savings. Banks failed, businesses closed, and millions lost their jobs. This crash marked the start of the Great Depression, a severe worldwide economic downturn that lasted through the 1930s. The crash shattered people's confidence in the economy and led to widespread poverty and hardship. -
Pluto Discovery
Pluto was odically discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Arizona. He found it by comparing photos of the night sky taken weeks apart and noticing a moving object. After its discovery, the observatory asked the public for name suggestions. An 11-year-old girl suggested "Pluto," after the Roman god of the underworld. The name was chosen because it fit the tradition of naming planets after mythological gods. -
The Russian Famine
The Russian Famine of 1932-1933, also known as the Holodomor in Ukraine, was a devastating event. It happened because of the Soviet government's policies, like forced collectivization, where farms were taaken from private owners and run by the state. Bad weather and poor planning made things worse. Food was taken away from farmers, leading to mass starvation. Millions of people died, especially in Ukraine. -
Nazi Germany
Nazi Germany passed the "Law for the prevention of Genetically Diseases Offspring." This law aimed to improve the German population by preventing people with certain genetic conditions from having children. Conditions like mental illness, epilepsy, and physical deformities were targeted. The law allowed forced sterilization, meaning people could be surgically prevented from having children without their consent. This was part of the nazis' broader eugenics program, which sought to create "pure". -
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart, a famous aviator, disappeared mysteriously while attempting to fly around the world. She and her navigator, Fred Noonan, were last seen taking off from New Guinea, heading to Howland Island in the Pacific Ocean. Despite extensive search efforts, their plane was never found. Several theories exist, including running out of fuel and crashing into the ocean or landing on a remote island. Earhart's disappearance remains one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in aviation history. -
Nazi Germany invaded Poland
Nazi invaded Poland, starting WWII. Adolf Hitler aimed to expand German territory and power. The invasion began with a surprise attack using blitzkrieg tactics, which involved fast-moving troops, tanks, and aircraft. Poland was quickly overwhelmed and fell within weeks. This aggressive move prompted Britain and France to declare war on Germany, leading to a global conflict. The invasion of Poland showcased the Nazis' military strength and their willingness to use force to achieve the goals. -
Germany and Italy gain control of most of Western Europe
During WWII, Germany and Italy gained control of most of Western Europe through a series of military campaigns. Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, used blitzkrieg tactics to quickly conquer countries like France, Belgium, and the Netherlands in 1940. Italy, under Benito Mussolini, joined forces with Germany, aiming to expand to its own territory. Together, the axis powers occupied much of Western Europe, imposing harsh rule. Resistance movements and Allied forces eventually fought back. -
Adolf Hitler and his wife
Adolf Hitler and his wife, Eva Braun, committed suicide, as WWII was coming to an end. Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany, and by this time, Allied forces were closing in on Berlin. Realizing that Germanys defeat was inevitable, Hitler chose to avoid capture and the likely humiliation of a trial and execution. He and Eva Braun took their own lives in his underground bunker. Hitler swallowed a cyanide capsule and sot himself, while Eva took cyanide. -
The Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project was a secret U.S. gov. program during WWII aimed at developing the first atomic bomb. It started in 1942 and brought together top scientists, including Robert Oppenheimer, in various locations like Los Almos, New Mexico. The project was driven by fears that Naxi Germany might create a nuclear weapon first. The first successful test of an atomic bomb was in the New Mexico desert. This led to bombs being dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan in August, ending the war. -
Israel declared an independent state
After WWII and the Holocaust, there was significant global support for creating a Jewish state in Palestine, which was then under British control. The United Nations proposed a plan to partition Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states. The Jewish leaders accepted this plan, and David Ben-Gurion, head of the Jewish Agency, proclaimed the establishment of the State of Israel. This led to conflict with neighboring Arab counties, which rejected the UN plan and opposed Israel's creation. -
The Soviet Union detonated its first atomic bomb
This accomplishment marked a significant event in the Cold War. This test, called "RDS-1" or "First Lightning," took place at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Kazakhstan. The successful detonation ended the United States' monopoly on nuclear weapons and escalated tensions between the two superpowers. The Soviet Union's development of the bomb was a result of intense scientific effort, partly fueled by espionage that provided crucial information from the American Manhattan Project.