1980

1980-2001

By JesseTheobald

  • US Census

    US Census
    A population census was taken and from 1970 there was an 11.4% increase in US citizens

  • 40th President

    40th President
    Ronald Reagan becomes the 40th president of America

  • Tax Reform

    Tax Reform
    The tax code was simplified and was known as the Reagan tax cuts.

  • 41st President

    41st President
    George Bush becomes the next president of the US.

  • Cold War

    Cold War
    The major Cold War ends at the Malta Summit

  • Space Telescope

    Space Telescope
    The Hubble Space Telescope is launched into orbit around the earth by the United States.

  • 42nd President

    42nd President
    William J. Clinton is the next president in office at the White House.

  • NAFTA

    NAFTA
    The North American Free Trade Agreement created a free trade zone between Mexico, Canada, and the US.

  • High School Massacre

    High School Massacre
    Columbine High School was shot up by a gunman, killing students and a teacher. This was one of the top deadliest school shootings.

  • 9/11 Attacks

    9/11 Attacks
    Islamic terrorist attacks took place on this day and crashed planes in the US at the twin towers and pentagon.