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Vietnam War
This was a war between North and South Vietnam. This conflict was in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The US invasion was in an attempt to prevent the spread of communism. -
Sputnik Satellite
Sputnik, launched by the Soviet Union, was the first artificial satellite in space. This put the Soviets ahead in the space race. -
NASA Formed
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was formed by Dwight Eisenhower in response to Soviet space technology. -
I Have a Dream Speech
Martin Luther King Jr delivered his most famous speech on this day. In the speech, he called for an end to racism in the United States. -
JFK Assassinated
President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He was in his third year of presidency. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
This act, passed by congress, prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This was a monumental turning point in the civil rights battle. -
Apollo 11
Apollo 11, an American spacecraft, was the spaceflight that first landed humans on the moon. This essentially won the space race for America. -
Watergate Break-in
On this day, there was a break-in at the Watergate Office Building. The Nixon Administration covered up their involvement, ultimately leading to Richard Nixon's resignation in 1974.