U.S. History, 1980-2001 By Molly Inmon Apr 1, 1980 The 1980 Census is taken. Jan 20, 1981 Ronald Reagan is elected as the president of the U.S. Sep 25, 1981 The first female Supreme Court is created and convenes. Jan 20, 1986 The first official celebration of MLK Day. Jan 3, 1989 The Cold War comes to an end. May 7, 1992 The 27th Amendment is ratified. Jan 20, 1993 Bill Clinton is elected as president of the United States. Sep 11, 2001 The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks take place.