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Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway was a battle between the United States and the Japanese naval fleets in the Pacific. It was an American Victory. The Japanese lost four aircraft carriers and one cruiser. -
First Self-Sustained Nuclear Reactor
On this day the first self-sustained nuclear reactor was created. It was called the Chicago Pile-1. The experiment was led by Enrico Fermi. -
Harry S. Truman Elected as President
On this day Harry S. Truman won the election for president against Thomas E. Dewey. He was a Democrat. He took office after the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. -
Germany's Surrender in WWII
On this day Germany unconditionally surrendered thus ending the war in Europe. -
First Atomic Bomb Dropped
On this day the first atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The bomb was called Little Boy. -
Second Atomic Bomb Dropped
On this day the second atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Nagasaki. It was called the Fat Man. -
End of World War II
On this day the Japanese surrender on board the USS Missouri. This ended WWII. -
Invention of the Microwave Oven
On this day Percy Spencer invented the first microwave oven. It was called the Radarange. -
22th Amendment Passed by Congress
On this date the 22th amendment was passed by congress. This amendment set term limits for the president. The president could now only serve two terms. -
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Korean War
On this day the North Korean Communist army crossed the 38th Parallel and invaded non-Communist South Korea. North Korea was backed by Soviet Russia and South Korea was backed by the United States. -
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952
This act was passed to make it harder for possible communist and soviet spies to gain citizenship in the United States.