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60's, 70's, and 80's
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(Europe) Uprisings in East Berlin
Uprisings that started with a strike by Construction Workers in East Berlin. Which lead to a widespread uprising against the German Democratic Public Government. -
(The Americas) Cuban Revolution Ends
Armed revolt lead by Fiedl Castro to overthrow Cuban President Fulgencio Batista ends successfully. -
(Europe) Berlin Wall Begins Construction
East Berlin creates a 12 foot wall to separate itself from West Berlin. Eventually leading to a separation that lasts almost 3 decades. -
(The Americas) U.S. President JFK Assassinated
U.S President John F. Kennedy assassinated in Dallas, Texas by Lee Harvey Oswald. -
(The Americas) Civil Rights Act of 1964
First of 3 Civil Rights Laws effective during Civil Rights Movement. -
(The Americas) Apollo 11 Lands Man On Moon
Apollo 11 lands a 3 man crew of Astronauts on the Moon. Neil Armstrong is the first man to step onto the moon. -
(Asia) Japan's Economic Growth
Japan overthrows United States and becomes the leading economic power throughout the 1970's. -
(The Americas) Water Gate Scandal
Scandal that happened when burglars broke into the Democratic National Committee's Office at the Watergate Office Complex. The scandal eventually lead to President Nixon's resigning. -
(Europe) Munich Massacre
During the 1972 Olympics in Munich, West Germany. A Palestinian Group called Black September took 11 members of the Israeli Olympic Team Delegation hostage and eventually killed all 11 hostages. -
(The Americas) First Female President Ever
Isabel Martinez de Peron becomes President of Argentina following her husbands death. Making her the first female president of any country in the world. -
(Asia) Vietnam War Ends
After the war beginning in 1955, the Vietnam War ends and American Soldiers make their exit. -
(Europe) Year of Three Popes
The year where three popes were elected, starting with Paul VI when he died on August 6th, then John Paul I was elected, and he died on September 28th. And then John Paul II was elected on October 16th. And held his seat till 2005. -
(Europe) Margaret Thatcher Elected As Prime Minister
Margaret Thatcher is the first woman elected as United Kingdom's Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party. She ends up holding the record for the longest reign as Prime Minister of the 20th Century. -
(Asia) Cambodian Genocide Ends
After 4 years of torture, mass executions, and forced labour. The Communist Party of Pol Pot is overthrown and put onto trial. All that took part in the Communist Party in those 4 years were found guilty for the 2 million murders. -
(The Americas) War on Drugs/Just Say No Campaign
Accelerated by the Reagan Administration and First Lady Nancy Reagan, since drugs became a huge crisis in the 80's. Cocaine was popular among celebrities and the sophisticated society. It later turned urban cities into war zones. -
(The Americas) Political Unrest In Quebec
Quebec Referendum that took place in 1980 on whether or not Quebec will gain sovereignty from Canada. With voters saying no, political unrest is pursued. -
(Asia) Rangoon Bombing
In Burma, Rangoon. President Chun Doo-hwan visits Burma to commemorate an assassintated government official. Then one of three bombs on the roof of the mausoleun goes off and kills 21 people, and injures 46 others. 17 of the 21 dead were South Korean Government Officials. -
(The Americas) Democracy begins to take over South America
Democracies take over South American Governments beginning with Argentina {1983}, Uruguay {1984-1985}, Brazil {1985-1988}, and Chile {1988-1989}. -
(Asia) People Power Revolution
Campaign of civil resistance against regime violence and electoral fraud. This case of nonviolent revolution led to the departure of President Ferdinand Marcos and the restoration of Philippine's democracy. -
(Europe) U.S. President Ronald Reagan Visits Berlin
U.S. President Reagan gives his famous "Tear Down This Wall!" speech in front of the Brandenburg Gate, pressuring Soviet Leader Gorbenchev to open the Berlin Wall. -
(Europe) Berlin Wall Torn Down
After 28 years of being separated, East and West Berlin reunite with the Berlin Wall Torn Down. With more than 500K protestors at the wall when it was torn down.