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The Titanic Sinks
The Titanic sinks from sideswiping an iceberg during its maiden voyage. More than 1,500 people lost their lives in the North Atlantic -
The 19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment gives American women right to vote. It was declared by Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby ending the women suffrage movement. -
World War II
World War II begins. Involving more than 30 countries and resulting in more than 50 million military and civilian deaths. -
D-Day
Allies invade Normandy. When 156,000 American, British and Canadian forces land on 5 beaches along a 50 mile stretch of the coast of France Normandy region. -
Color Television is introduced to the U.S
Color television is introduced to the U.S. CBS broadcast the very 1st commercial color TV program, the 1st color program was called “Premiere.” -
John F. Kennedy is assassinated
John F. Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He was shot twice and an hour after his death Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested for the crime. -
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee by James Earl Ray. King was a civil rights leader. -
Biafra Surrenders
Biafra surrenders after a 32 month fight for independence from Nigeria. -
Iran-Iraq War
Iraq troops hold 90 square miles after invasion. The 8 year Iran-Iraq war begins. An armed conflict between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Iraqi Republic. Iranian failure to invade and capture Iraqi territory and topple Saddam Hussein. -
Space Shuttle Colombia
Space shuttle Columbia explodes upon reentry into Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven astronauts on board.
