1961-1986 By Larkin Sep 2, 1969 The first ATM is invented Oct 29, 1969 The first internet is inveted called the "arpanet." May 4, 1970 Kent State shootings occur Jan 22, 1973 Abortion is legalized Aug 9, 1974 President Nixon resigns Mar 28, 1979 Nuclear accident at Three Mile Island strikes Mar 30, 1981 Reagan's life is threatened with an assassination attempt Aug 12, 1981 Personal Computers (PC) are invented Apr 15, 1986 We (the U.S.) bombs Libya Dec 14, 1986 The Iran-Contra Scandal unfolds