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World War I
A global conflict that involved many of the world's great powers and drastically changed European borders and politics. -
Russian Revolution
The Bolshevik Revolution overthrew the Tsarist regime and established the Soviet Union, having a lasting impact on global politics. -
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Great Depression
A severe economic crisis that affected almost every country in the world, leading to high levels of unemployment and poverty. -
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World War II
An even more devastating global conflict than World War I, involving most of the world's nations and resulting in the death of millions. -
Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The United States dropped atomic bombs on these Japanese cities, leading to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II, and marking the beginning of the nuclear age. -
Founding of the United Nations
Established to promote peace and international cooperation after World War II, the United Nations has played a crucial role in global diplomacy. -
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Cold War
A period of political and military tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, along with their respective allies, which included the nuclear arms race and several proxy wars. -
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Vietnam War
A prolonged conflict in Southeast Asia between communist forces in North Vietnam, supported by their allies, and South Vietnamese forces, primarily backed by the United States. -
Moon Landing
NASA's Apollo 11 mission landed the first humans on the Moon, with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walking on the lunar surface. This achievement was not only a milestone in space exploration but also a moment of pride and technological advancement for humanity. -
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The fall of the Berlin Wall symbolized the end of the Cold War and led to the reunification of Germany and the disintegration of the Soviet Union.