time line of the 20th century

By joseph.hammond

  • Theodore Roosevelt

    Theodore Roosevelt
    Theodore Roosevelt is elected Vice President of the USA.

  • William McKinley

    William McKinley
    President William McKinley is killed.

  • Theodore Roosevelt

    Theodore Roosevelt
    Theodore Roosevelt is sworn in as the 26th President of the USA. He was 42 yrs. old.

  • Wright Brothers

    Wright Brothers
    Wright Brothers make the first controlled and sustained flight.

  • Russo-Japanese War

    Russo-Japanese War
    Russo-Japanese War starts. This is a conflict between Russia and Japan for Korea.

  • Control of Korea.

    Control of Korea.
    Japan took Control of Korea. This began a 36 yr. reign in Korea.

  • The 2nd Hague Peace Conference is held.

    The 2nd Hague Peace Conference is held.
    The 2nd Hague Peace Conference is held. 10 conventions of Rules of War are adopted.
    The 3rd conference cancelled due to WWI.

  • A British Company

    A British Company
    A British Company strikes oil in the Middle East. This was the first big find.

  • Earthquake and Tsunami in Italy

    Earthquake and Tsunami in Italy
    Earthquake and Tsunami hit Italy and kill more than 80,000 people.

  • President

    President
    Taft becomes President of the United States.