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Mcarthyism
McCarthyism is the practice of making accusations of disloyalty, subversion, or treason without proper regard for evidence. It also means "the practice of making unfair allegations or using unfair investigative techniques, especially in order to restrict dissent or political criticism. -
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Harry Truman Announces Development Of Hydrogen BomB
U.S. President Harry S. Truman publicly announces his decision to support the development of the hydrogen bomb, a weapon theorized to be hundreds of times more powerful than the atomic bombs dropped on Japan during World War II. -
Russia ends State of War with Germany
The final battles of the European Theatre of World War II as well as the German surrender to the Western Allies and the Soviet Union took place in late April and early May 1945. -
Another One?
Dwight D. Eisenhower is inaugurated for a second term as President of the United States. -
Buddy Holly's Last Performance
Buddy Holly played his last concert in Clear Lake, Iowa, in 1959, before dying in a plane crash with richie valens and the big bopper. -
Longest recorded strike ends-33 yrs-Danish barbers' assistants
Workers return to work after striking for 33 long years. -
Civil Rights Movement
The civil rights movement was a series of worldwide political movements for equality before the law that peaked in the 1960s. In many situations it took the form of campaigns of civil resistance aimed at achieving change by nonviolent forms of resistance. -
JFK Assassination
John Fitzgerald Kennedy is shot and killed during a parade in Dallas, TX. -
NY Jets sign quarterback Joe Namath
The NFL's St. Louis Cardinals selected Namath 12th overall in their draft, while the Jets selected him with the AFL's first overall pick.He elected to sign with the Jets, who were under the direction of Hall of Fame owner Sonny Werblin, for a salary of $427,000 (a pro football record at the time) and never put on a Cardinals uniform. He Later become one of the most prolific quarterbacks in history. -
All Along the Watchtower
Jimi Hendrix records an all time great "All along the watch tower. -
President Nixon Visits West Berlin
US President Richard Nixon visits Berlin, Germany and receives warm welcome from the civilians during his visit to Europe. A large crowd gathered to hear President Nixon's address at the Siemens factory in Berlin. -
Cigarette Ads Banned on TV
On this day in 1970, President Richard Nixon signs legislation officially banning cigarette ads on television and radio. Nixon, who was an avid pipe smoker, indulging in as many as eight bowls a day, supported the legislation at the increasing insistence of public health advocates. -
World Trade Center Opens
The World Trade Center officially opens in New York City with a ribbon cutting ceremony. -
Vietnam War Ends
U.S. military involvement ended on 15 August 1973 as a result of the Case–Church Amendment passed by the U.S. Congress.The capture of Saigon by the Vietnam People's Army in April 1975 marked the end of the war, and North and South Vietnam were reunified the following year. -
Apple Computer
The company was founded on April 1, 1976, and incorporated as Apple Computer, Inc. on January 3, 1977. The word "Computer" was removed from its name on January 9, 2007, reflecting its shifted focus towards consumer electronics after the introduction of the iPhone. -
McDonald's Introduces the Happy Meal
A "Happy Meal" is a form of kids' meal specifically marketed at children sold at the fast-food chain McDonald's since June 1979. A toy is typically included with the food, both of which are usually contained in a box or paper bag with the McDonald's logo. The packaging and toy are frequently part of a marketing tie-in to a popular film, TV show, or toy-line. -
Flow Like a Butterfly Sting like a Bee
Muhammad Ali loses to Trevor Berbick; this proved to be Ali's last-ever fight. -
Aids debut
The AIDS epidemic officially began on June 5, 1981, when the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report newsletter reported unusual clusters of Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) caused by a form of Pneumocystis carinii (now recognized as a distinct species Pneumocystis jirovecii) in five homosexual men in Los Angeles. -
Red Hot
The Red Hot Chili Peppers launch their first, self-titled, album -
MTV's Rival
VH-1 made its broadcasting debut -
Hubble Space Telescope launched during Space Shuttle Discovery mission
Hubble Space Telescope launched during Space Shuttle Discovery mission
