1945-1959

  • France joined the United Nations.

    France joined the United Nations.
  • The Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes starts today.

    The Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes starts today.
  • Japanese proclaim the "independence" of Indo-China.

    Japanese proclaim the "independence" of Indo-China.
  • Over 1200 Navy ships and Army troops begin invasion of Okinawa

    Over 1200 Navy ships and Army troops begin invasion of Okinawa
  • Most of the US wartime rationing of foods, including meat & butter ends.

    Most of the US wartime rationing of foods, including meat & butter ends.
  • General George C. Marshall named special US envoy to China.

    General George C. Marshall named special US envoy to China.
  • In the 'Bermuda Triangle' five US Navy bombers, on a training flight, disappear without trace.

    In the 'Bermuda Triangle' five US Navy bombers, on a training flight, disappear without trace.
  • The founding of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

    The founding of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
  • The start of the Korean War.

    The start of the Korean War.
  • Dwight D. Eisenhower elected as president.

    Dwight D. Eisenhower elected as president.
  • The end of the Korean war came with the signing of an armistice.

    The end of the Korean war came with the signing of an armistice.
  • The USSR established the Warsaw Pact.

    The USSR established the Warsaw Pact.
  • The Suez Canal was nationalized by Gamal Abdel Nasser.

    The Suez Canal was nationalized by Gamal Abdel Nasser.
  • Invasion of Hungary by the USSR.

    Invasion of Hungary by the USSR.
  • Alaska and Hawaii become the 49th and 50th U.S. states; to date, they are the final two states admitted to the union.

    Alaska and Hawaii become the 49th and 50th U.S. states; to date, they are the final two states admitted to the union.