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1980 US Presidental Election
Reagan elected for President -
Iran Releases Hostages
US citizens were held hostage for 444 days from Nov. 4 1979 - Jan. 20 1981 after the US embassy was taken over by Islamic students and militants. -
Challenger Crash
The space shuttle Challenger exploded during lift off, killing all on board including school teacher Christa McAuliffe. -
"Tear down this wall"
On a visit to Europe Ronald Reagan tells Gorbachev to tear the Berlin Wall. -
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
Agreement between US and USSR. Limits ground intermediate range nuclear weapons. -
1988 Presidential Election
George H.W. Bush wins 426-111 taking 40 states. -
Cold War Ends
George HW Bush declares the Cold War to be over at the Malta Summit.12 -
27th Amendment is Ratified
Prohibits changes in Congressional salaries to take effect until after the next election cycle. It was first proposed in 1789. -
1992 Election
Clinton defeats George HW Bush 370-168 taking 32 states plus DC. -
9/11 Terrorist Attacks
On September 11, 2001 four airplanes were hijacked and two destroyed the twin towers in NYC, one crashed into the Pentagon, and the fourth was crashed in a field in PA after the passengers on board took over the aircraft.