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Indian Independence
Was an Act of the Parliament of the United Knigdom that partitioned British India into the 2 new independent dominions of India and Pakistan. The act recieved the royal assent on July 18,1947. -
Berlin Airlift
When the Soviet Union cut off all traffic and water to West Berlin, they hoped Allies would give up West Berlin or idea of reunifying Germany. American and British officials fly in supplies for 11 months. The Soviets then lift the blockade. -
Creation of Israel
Jewish Agency chairman David Ben-Gurion proclaims the state of Israel, in Tel Aviv. Resulting in the first Jewish state in 2000 years. -
Formation of NATO
12 nations including the U.S. and Canada, formed a defensive alliance due to fears of Soviet aggression. -
Formation of the Warsaw Pact
An alliance was formed by the Soviet Union and Eastern European nations in response to West Germany joining NATO. -
Launch of Sputnik
The Soviets launch Sputnik, the first unmanned satellite, into space. The U.S. responds by pouring money into science education. They launch a satellite in 1958. -
Ayatollah Khomeini is Supreme Leader of Iran
After Ayatollah Boroujerdi's death Khomeini becomes leader. While he is living in exile, he leads opposition. When riots occur in every city the Shah flees. Khomeini returns and establishes an Islamic state. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
The Soviets secretly build missile sites in Cuba, which then is discovered by a U.S. spy plane. U.S. views this as a threat, resulting in demands of their removal. Soviets agree to remove missiles if U.S. doesn't invade Cuba. -
Assassination of Egyptian President Sadat
The president of Egypt was assassinated during the annual victory parade held in Cairo to celebrate operation Badr. -
Tiananmen Square protest
College students in several cities staged demonstrations to demand political reform. In the Versailles Treaty they protested political reform, and they wanted to meet the premiere.
