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Reagan is Elected
Ronald Reagan wins the election over Jimmy Carter for the Republican party. He would become the 40th US president. -
The Iran Hostage Crisis Ends
Iran releases the hostages after almost a year of negotiations. The 52 hostages were released from Tehran. -
Sandra O'Conner Makes History
Sandra O'Conner joins the US supreme court. She becomes the first female to do so. -
Return of the Jedi
The third episode of George Lucas' Star Wars was released. It would become one of the highest grossing movies of all time. -
The Challenger Explodes
The Challenger space shuttle explodes at launch and kills all aboard. -
Bush is Elected
George H.W. Bush is elected president of the US over Michael Dukakis. He would become the 41st US president. -
The Berlin Wall Falls
The Berlin Wall is destroyed after 28 years. The wall served as a border between East Berlin and West Berlin. -
Clinton is Elected
Bill Clinton is elected as the 42nd US president. -
The Bombing of Oklahoma City
The Alfred P. Murrah building would be bombed causing 168 casualties. This was considered the worst US terrorist attack at the time. -
9/11
The Twin Towers are met by two hijacked airplanes. This would cause around 3,000 casualties and is recognized as the worst terrorist attack in US history.