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1980-2001

By carsonlee3

  • The Eruption of Mt Saint Helen

    The Eruption of Mt Saint Helen
    Mount Saint Helen erupts, becoming the largest and most destructive volcanic eruption in U.S. history. Due to this, almost 60 people died.

  • The Election of 1980

    The Election of 1980
    The Election of 1980 hosted Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter. Raegan won the election becoming the 40th President of the United States.

  • Nintendo Entertainment System

    Nintendo Entertainment System
    The Nintendo Entertainment System is released, sparking the electronic economy. This was a big deal for the American kids, and even parents.

  • The Challenger Crash

    The Challenger Crash
    The space shuttle, Challenger, exploded during take off, killing everyone on board.

  • Tax Reform Act of 1986

    Tax Reform Act of 1986
    The Tax Reform Act of 1986 is passed, which lowered the top tax rate for ordinary income from 50% to 28% and raised the bottom tax rate from 11% to 15%

  • The Election of 1988

    The Election of 1988
    The Election of 1988 hosted Vice President George H. W. Bush and Governor Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts. Bush defeated Dukakis, becoming the 41st President of the United States

  • The Oklahoma City Bombing

    The Oklahoma City Bombing
    A bombing attack in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The bomb was planted in the Alfred P. Murray Federal Building killing over 160 people.

  • The Columbine Massacre

    The Columbine Massacre
    A school shooting located in Columbine, Colorado. This was the fourth deadliest school shooting in US history. 15 people were killed total including the two shooters.