1980-2001

  • Ronald Reagan Elected President

    The election of President Reagan was the 49th quadrennial presidential election. Ronald Reagan defeated incumbent Democrat Jimmy Carter.
  • Challenger Crash

    The space shuttle, the Challenger, exploded during lift-off; as a result, everyone on board died including school teacher Christa McAuliffe.
  • The popular news network FOX starts

    It was the first major network to host nightly programming. This news company provides the public with information.
  • Tax Reform Act of 1986 Passed

    Tax Reform Act of 1986 simplified the tax code and broaden the tax base. It was referred to as "Reagan tax cuts".
  • George H. W. Bush was elected President

    During the 1988 Presidental Election, Vice President George H. W. Bush defeated Democratic Governor Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts.
  • Oklahoma City Bombing

    168 people were killed including 19 children. The Oklahoma City Bombing was an attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City.
  • The Lweinsky Scandal

    This scandal alleged that Bill Clinton had sexual contact with White House intern Monica Lewinsky.
  • 10 things I hate about you came out

    I just wanted to add this since it's such a good movie. It is a romantic comedy and is 70% on rotten tomatoes.
  • 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

    It started when four airplanes were hijacked. Two destroyed the Twin Towers, one crashed into the Pentagon, and the fourth was crashed in a field in PA.