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Start of Berlin Blockade
Soviet forces blockaded access to Allies in Berlin, making it difficult for Western forces to access and give out resources. -
Creation of Nato
A Military establishment between European and North American countries, which was a angry response from the US to the Berlin Blockade. -
First Atomic Bomb drop by the USSR
Huge significance, as it showed the US that Soviet Russia was catching up, possibly even ahead of them in the Weapons Race. -
Launch of the Sputnik
Huge step for the USSR, put them ahead of the US in terms of their "Space" Goals, major bragging rights included. -
Start of the Cuban Missile Crisis
One of the scariest events in History marked a Stalemate between the Superpowers, as people questioned who would strike first. -
Start of the Six day War
Fought between Israel, Jordan, Syria and Egypt as a result of rising tension. -
USSR invasions of Czechoslovakia
Hit in the face for the US, showed that the USSR was working on making themselves even stronger, which the US couldn't accept. -
Star of Yom Kippur War
Further increased tensions from the Six Day War and made the USSR and the US choose sides. -
Geneva Summit
Gorbachev and Reagen meet, started the process of ending the Cold War, regarded as most significant event. -
INF Treaty Signed
Very Significant, marked a huge agreement between the USSR and the US, and put the Superpowers in check.