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Korean War
The Korean War started when North Korea, the Soviet Union, and later the Chinese banned together to invade South Korea. -
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Vietnam War
The North of Vietnam were fighting to gain communist rule through out all of Vietnam. They were supported by the Soviet Union, China, with other communist allies. -
Launch of Sputnik
The launch was at 7:28 pm. It was the first artificial Earth satellite. It was a 58 cm diameter polished metal sphere, with four external radio antennae to broadcast radio pulses. -
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Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis was between the Americans and the Soviets. Blockade of Cuba to prevent Soviets from completing