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Mickey Mouse- First comic strip
What it was: The first Mickey Mouse comic strip was released 30/1/1930 It's impact on society and individuals: Though Mickey Mouse had already become well recognised, due to the animated shorts. It gave those who didn't have a tv a chance to enjoy the exploits of the now world renowned character. -
Mahahtma Gandhi- Salt march
What it was: Gandhi's 200 mile journey to the sea, to make his own salt was an act of defiance towards the British Empire. It's impact on society or individuals: It was a large factor of the Indian independence movement. Which forever has changed the history of India. -
Motion Picture Production Code Introduced
What it was: A set of rules that all films must follow to the tee, imposed only in the United States.
It's impact on society or individuals: The films made were now highly censored and exhibted different morals values and beliefs, which in turn affected society. -
First FIFA World Cup
What was it: The first FIFA world cup. It took place in Argentina. Its affect on society and individuals: It generated a lot of attention and quickly grew to become a large event that was pitting nation against nation, for glory. It's popularity continued to increase. -
Start of World War II
What it was: The beginning of a new world war, that would affect everyone across the globe. Its impact on society and individuals: Society changed to cope with the absences of men and women who were helping abroad. Children growing up had to live in a time of distress as everyday life changed overnight. -
Axis powers sign treaty
What it was: Germany and Italy signed a treaty, forming an alliance against France and Great Britain. Its impact on society and individuals: This treaty and further delcration of war, gave those who lived in Allied countries have a better recognition of who they were against.
