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CDC reports several cases of suspicious symptoms, later found to be AIDS
First Reporting of AIDS The reporting of several cases led to the first known cases of AIDS in the United States. The discovery, or detection, had a significant impact on the country as individuals were now a little more cautious with how they were and what they did. several awareness groups opened up, donations and organizations started, and the science crews continued to discover even more necesarry knowledge for the disease. -
Michael Jackson's Thriller Release
How MJ's Thriller Changed the World
Jackson's release of Thriller put a new spin on the Music industry itself. It was seen to revolutionize several movements regaurding not only music/records but singing, dancing, and also racial aspects at times. Jackson sped up the hip-hop and rap era as we know it, and also contributed to the "rebelish phase" of the 80s. -
Sally Ride- 1st American woman in Space
1st American Woman in Space
Sally Ride was the first American woman in space. She had several factors contributing to the NASA team and missions, and she set the example for most American woman back here watching. This was considered extremely important and an honor considering the several ongoing woman's rights movements in the 20th century alone. Ride set the new stage and process for future American astraunaut -
DNA first used to convict criminals
DNA to Convict CriminalsThe 1987 Robert Melias case in England was seen as an example or precedent for future crime cases. They could now identify facts based on clearer, more personal evidence. The introduction of DNA usage for crimes/cases not only secured a more positive approach to crimesolving, but could also be used to prove guilty people innocent if he/she did not do the crime they've been accused of. -
Fall of the Berlin Wall
youtubeHistory of Berlin WallThe Berlin Wall was created and used as a symbol to separate East Germany from the West during the Cold War. The opening, or tearing down, of the wall provided a "clean slate" and an opportunity for the two European sides to flourish the countries together. It also led to the path of later ending the cold war and helped to mend broken relations worldwide. -
Hubble Telescope Launch
youtubeHubble ImpactThe launch of the Hubble Telescope is one of NASA's most successful and benefitial missions yet. This instrument orbits around space and has aloud us to dive into areas we'd never thought possible before. The Hubble has sent back hundreds of thousands of images alowwing us a chance to coninuously rediscover and redefine the world, the universe, and science/physics as we know it. It helps us understand just a tiny bit more of what actually might be out there. -
World Trade Center Bombing
World Trade Center AttackThe attack was a complete shock not only to New York and the U.S., but also to the rest of the world. This event caused dramatic pain and suffering, destroyed part of a city and put constant fear in the eyes of the American people. Aside from fear, it also brought along anger and the revenge/retaliation mentality we still see today. This event simply added even more to the world's already deminishing trust. -
Ebay is Introduced
eBay HistoryThe founding of eBay set the stone or basis for a long list of online companies and businesses for individual trade and interacting. The company provided a place where people could now get used things from "real/normal people" all over the world, and at the same time could set up a sort of market system for everyone where they can be their own boss. this business was made to connect people, and has successfully done so over the years. -
Impeachment of Bill Clinton
Clinton Impeachment Reminds usI would say that this had two very significant, but different, impacts. during his near impeachment, some of the nation saw this as just another step towards a failing, untrustworthy government. However, for others this was a sign that the American people still had a say in things. It gave us HOPE reminding us that we can change things when our leaders arent honest or cooperating. -
The New Millienium
Celebrating with the worldThis event created a joining and celebration for people all across the world. People were at their own homes, yet celebrating the same thing all at once. the year for the new millineum sparked emotion, ambition and resolution all throughout the globe. it was the time for a NEW era for most of us.the 21st century would hold so many new things. it was something that we all got to be part of and created hope. a since of CAN. we all made it together, and are still pushing through!
