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Ronald Reagan Becomes US President
40th President of the United States. -
Executive Order 12287
This order provided for the decontrol of crude oil and refined petroleum products. -
US Invades Grenada
With the help of six Caribbean nations, the United Stats successfully took down the island of Grenada. -
Space Shuttle Explodes
The United States space shuttle, Challenger, exploded after takeoff, killing all of the crew members. -
Persian Gulf War
The Persian Gulf War was fought between the United States and the Iraqis in hopes to drive them out of Kuwait. -
Bill Clinton Becomes US President
42nd President of the United States -
Bombing in Oklahoma City
A federal office building was bombed and 168 people were killed. -
Population Increases
According the United States census of 2000, the population increased to more than 280 million people. -
9/11 Terrorist Attack
Two hijacked planes hit New York's trade center towers, another hit the Pentagon, and the last plane crashed in fields of Pennsylvania.