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“Pachelbel's Canon” was first Recorded
“Pachelbel's Canon” was first published in 1919 and recorded in 1940. -
Battle of Britain
Ended 10/31/1940 -
Bugs Bunny first appears in episode “A Wild Hare”
The “What’s up, Doc?” bunny immediately became a family favorite. It is now one of the most well known and recognizable cartoon bunny in the world. -
Captain America first appears in “Captain America Comics #1”
He was put on the shelves for soldiers. He symbolized the American way and was an inspiration to many people right away. -
Pearl Harbor
Japanese fighter planes start attacking at 7:55 a.m. It kills 1,177 U.S. soldiers. Four days later, Congress declares war on Japan. -
Japanese-American Internment
Executive Order 9066 was signed by FDR confining most Japanese-Americans. Most camps ran for 3 years. -
U.S. Draft Age is Lowered
The draft age is lowered from 21 to 18. This is due to demands needed for more soldiers. -
Invasion of Italy
Ended 9/17/1943. After an Allied success in Sicily, Allied forces decided to also take the rest of Italy. Allied forces won. -
D-Day
155,000 Allied troops charged into the beaches of France. Leads to Allied forces taking Paris. -
Battle of the Bulge
Ended 1/25/1945 -
The Second Red Scare
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Cold War Starts
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NATO Created
