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John Glenn orbits the earth.
John Glenn was the first American to orbit the moon he was in Friendship 7 (his spacecraft) for 4 hours and 56 minutes during this time he orbited the earth 3 times the was announced January 16, 1962, but was delayed till February 20, 1962. He splashed down 40 miles of the initial point for landing due to some miscalculations from NASA and a false alarm from a warning sensor.
this event was significant because it got rid of the idea that Russia was superior to America. -
First National Election
Not long after Nigeria’s independence, the country had its first national elections, which were done to establish Nigeria’s first independent government. The elections happened in December of 1964. Nigeria’s first national elections were important because it established the country’s first independent government. -
General Yakubu Gowon In Power
Yakubu Gowon was Nigerian military leader who led Nigeria from 1966-1970. He tried to resolve tribal tensions that threatened to divide Nigeria permanently. He played a big part in the Nigerian civil war. -
In the Nigerian civil war starts
In 1967 the Nigerian civil war started. It was caused by Ibgos wanting to separate themselves from Nigeria which resulted in a civil between Nigeria and Biafra. The civil war ended in 1970. Nigeria ended up winning. -
Assassination Of Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a very popular American civil right movement his assassination was felt my most if not all Americans and African Americans. King got black rights through non-violent means he was like a beacon of hope to African Americans, once news got in that he was dead African Americans rioted (not non-violently) this man’s death cost many other lives.
The assassination of MLK was significant due to the mass effect it had on both races it brought them closer together. -
Wole Soyinka Awarded With Nobel Prize In Literature
Wole Soyinka, for the most part, he was a playwright though he wrote novels he was also a lecturer sought after. Wole Soyinka was the first African to be given Nobel Prize in Literature. It marked a brighter way for Africa as Wole Soyinka was the first African person to be awarded a Nobel Prize in this are. -
Gulf War
The Gulf War was caused due to Kuwait being invaded Iraq. Iraq did this because it would cancel debts and increase Iraq’s regional power due to the mass amount of oil Kuwait held. The UN Security Council ordered Iraq to leave Kuwait, 3 days later they had sent out a worldwide ban on trade with Iraq and by November 29 was authorized to use force against Iraq. The Gulf War was important because it helped Kuwait pressure Saddam into repaying war loans and put an end to ongoing border disputes. -
The first transfer of leadership from one party to another
This was the first transfer of leadership from one party to another. President Obasanjo had stepped down after ruling for eight years, two terms. It was the third general election since the end of military rule in 1999. The next president Umaru Yar'Adua took over on May 29. The elections in 2007 were important because it marked the first transfer of leadership from one party to another. This was a peaceful time. -
Election of Barack Obama
Barack Obama was the first black president in America he officially said he was a candidate for the elections On February 10, 2007. He won by landslide, thanks to his charisma and amazing oratory. Barack Obama getting elected was important for a number of reasons and him being black was definitely of the reasons -
Election of Donald Trump
Donald Trump was officially named the Republicans presidential nominee In July and November that year he won. News reporters said the election was rigged because Trump won at so many polls but Trump called it “fake news” a term he would be well known for. Though many people don’t like him due to his vulgar character (me included) he gave Americans a tax cut something which wanted bu many.
