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Mount Saint Helens Eruption
The biggest volcanic eruption in U.S. history. -
Ronald Reagan Elected
Ronald Reagan wins against Jimmy Carter becoming the 40th president of the United States. -
Beruit Barracks Bombing
Two truck bombs blew up barracks holding French and American soldiers who were stationed to aide the Lebanese civil war. -
Challenger Explosion
A Space Shuttle called "Challenger" blew up on lift off, killing all on board including school teacher Christa McAullife. The event was broadcasted live. -
"Tear Down This Wall" speech
Ronald Reagan delivers his speech in West Berlin urging the secretary for the communist party to open the border that divided east and west Berlin. -
George H.W. Bush
George H.W. Bush won against Michael Dukakis making him the 41st president of the United States. -
Oklahoma City Bombing
A Truck Bomber bombed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City killing 168 people. It was the worst attack on U.S. soil before 9/11. -
September 11 Attacks
Four airplanes hijacked by members of the Al Quida terrorist group attacked U.S. soil. Two crashed into the Twin Towers, one crashed into the Pentagon, and the other was crashed in a field in PA after a passenger on the plane took over.