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I Love Lucy Airs Episode at the Candy Factory
Some say the episode of "I Love Lucy" where her and Ethel get jobs at the chocolate factory is the finest episode the show had to offer. This episode was also the second-season premiere of the show. Photo From Wikipedia -
Walter Cronkite announces JKF death
The news was delivered from Walter Cronkite from Dallas, Tx . The report that JFK has been assasinated sent tears to almost everyone's eyes in our nation. Photo by Wikimedia Commons -
Thd Beatles Go on Ed Sullivan
This is the Beatles first live American performance. It turned them from European stars to American sensations. They even broke Elvis Presely's veiwing attendence performing on Ed Sullivan. Photo Found on Wikipedia -
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
This is the most significant moment in Televison history. It was the first time space travel had ever been filmed and broadcasted. The events were covered for 30 straight hours by CBS and united our nation while everyone watched. Photo by Wikipedia -
Nixon Resigns From Presidency
While preparing to be impeached over the Watergate Scandal, Richard Nixon resigned from his presidentcy through a 16 minute speech on Aug. 8, 1974. Later that day, Nixon departed on a presidential helicopter, in which he made the pose he is most famous for; which is in a "V-shape" for victory. Photo by tonynetone -
The Berlin Wall Falls
After months of protesting. Estern Germany had opened up travel lines from East to West Germany. This created an uproar with the people, who eventually chipped away the wall and its symbol for tyranny. Photo from Wikipedia -
OJ Simpson Gets intoo Police Chase
Just 3 days after he the alleged murder of wife Nicole and her friend, OJ Simpson gets involed in a low speed car chase in Los Angeles. He was suppose to turn himself into the police but instead decided to hand in a suicide note. He was then caught and later tried for the murder of the two, but was found not guilty. Photo Found on Wikipedia -
Muhammad Ali Lights Olympic Torch
In 1996, Muhammad Ali gave everyone chills when he lit the Olympic Torch in Atlanta. He is no stranger to the Olympics, being a 1960 World Champion.
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Sepember 11, 2001
This is one of the most devistating days in American history. On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, planes were hijacked and flown into the Twin Towers in New York. Viewers everywhere watched the news as the planes smashed into the buildings. Phot from Wikipedia -
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina devistated New Orleans, as the city was completely submerged by water due to a levee break. Residents were send to the New Orleans Superdome for shelter. Photo from Wikipedia
