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Jimmy Carter Elected President
Carter took office following his victory over Republican president Gerald Ford in the 1976 presidential election. His presidency ended following his defeat in the 1980 presidential election to Reagan, after one term in office. -
Iran Hostages Released
An agreement having been made, the hostages were released on January 20, 1981, minutes after the inauguration of the new U.S. president, Ronald Reagan. -
Original U.S.A. Olympic Basketball Dream Team
The 1992 United States men's Olympic basketball team, nicknamed the "Dream Team", was the first American Olympic team to feature active professional players from the NBA. -
World Trade Center/Pentagon/Shanksville, PA Attacks
Terrorist attacks on the USA where two planes hit the world trade center, one hit the pentagon, and more attacks. Killing 2,977 people that day.