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The Dawes Act
The Dawes Act was put into play to move Native Americans off their land so white farmers can have their land. -
First Electric Streetcar Line Opens
The first electric "Streetcar line" opens. Streetcars or "Trolleys" were used a lot back then. They are like busses that are automatic and run on a track. -
The Eiffel Tower was built.
The Eiffel Tower was built to its entirety. It's finished form is 1,083 feet tall and each side is 410 feet wide. A tall tower. -
"Jack the Ripper"
In London, the notorious serial killer, "Jack the Ripper", went around London murdering people. He was never caught, but a lot of people think it was Aaron Kosminski. -
Apple Computer Inc. is Incorporated
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak launch Apple officially. This shaped the the future for computers and phones. -
Iranian Revolution
The Shaw of Iran is overthrown and Ayatollah Khomeini creates an Islamic Republic. -
The Internet and World Wide Web:
The late 1980s and early 1990s had the development of the internet and the World Wide Web, which advanced communication and information access super far. -
Chernobly Nuclear Disaster
In Ukraine(or the USSR back then), a huge nuclear plant explodes. Even today it is still very dangerous to visit. -
Fall of the Berlin Wall
As the Cold War comes to an end, the great wall dividing Berlin is taken down, signifying the end of the Cold War. -
Death of Princess Diana
This tragic death shocked the world and sparked a global mourning. -
Euro Introduced as Official Currency
Most European countries adopt euros as their currency. This caused a major shift in their economy. -
9/11
Multiple planes were hijacked by members of Al Qaeda, 2 of them flew into the Twin Towers, 1 into the Pentagon, and another in a field. -
Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami
A massive earthquake causes a tsunami which killed over 230,000 in 14 different countries. -
Hurricane Katrina
One of the biggest hurricanes in the U.S. hits and devastates New Orleans. -
iPhone is Introduced to the Public
Apple launches the iPhone. This revolutionized mobile technology and communication. -
Global Financial Crisis
The collapse of Lehman Brothers devastated the economy and triggered a global economic recession. -
Higgs Boson Discovery
C.E.R.N. conforms the existence of "God Particles". This validated the Standard Model of physics. -
COVID-19 Pandemic
A global health crisis causes lockdowns, economic troubles, and over 6 million deaths worldwide. Caused by eating a bat. -
U.S. Capitol Riot
Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capital after Biden won the presidential debate. -
Russian Invasion of Ukraine
A full on war breaks out between Russia and Ukraine. This sparked global condemnation and major geological shifts.