-
Spanish American War
The Spanish American war was the shortest war the us was involved in. By august 1898, the US and Spain agreed to stop fighting, and the Treaty of Paris was signed, ending the Spanish American war. The effects from this war included Spain withdrawing from Cuba, Puerto rico and Guam were ceded to the united states, The Philippines were sold to the united states , Guam and the Philippines added to the us presence in the pacific ocean making America a world power -
First World Series
The first ever World Series was played in 1903 between the Boston Americans and the Pittsburgh Pirates, this marked the beginning of the MLB's biggest game. Boston won the series 5-3, led by pitcher Cy Young, Boston made and an incredible comeback after losing three of the first four games. This historic championship paved the way for the World Series to be the peak of baseball, creating a lasting legacy in American sports. -
Wright Brothers Airplane
The first ever successful flight took place on December 17th 1903. When the Wright brothers (Orville and Wilbur) successfully flew in the air lasting 12 seconds and covering 120 feet. The brothers actually flew 4 times that day. This revolutionized flying and was the beginning for the fastest and most efficient travel. -
The Great Depression
The Great depression began after the stock market crash. People who bought stocks on credit lost a significant amount of money and were unable to pay their loans. Another major factor in the great depression occurred on black Tuesday, in which many people rushed to banks in order to withdrawal money, however, due to the banks strong investments in the stock market, they were unable to pay the people back. This meant that countless families lost all their savings. -
Pearl Harbor Attack
On December 7th, 1941, Japan launched an attack on America due to scarcity of their own resources, likely caused by America placing a trade embargo on Japan. This attack in Hawaii killed or wounded more than 3,500 American troops and civilians. -
D-Day Invasion
D-Day was a massive turning point in WWII, taking place in Normandy, France. This event allowed the allies to establish a foothold in France and begin the liberation of western Europe. Nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy and an estimated 4,414 Allied troops were killed, including 2,501 Americans. -
First NBA finals
The first ever NBA finals was played in April of 1947, with the Philadelphia Warriors defeating the Chicago stags in 5 games. The NBA was extremely important in terms of breaking the color barrier in sports. In todays world, it is considered the highest paying sport as well. This game was just the beginning to one of the highest viewed sports in America. -
Jackie Robinson Breaks the Color Barrier
On april 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier by becoming the first African American player in the MLB. This is regarded as the most important moment in sports history. He paved the way for African American presence in sports. His number was not only retired by the Dodgers, but also every other team in the MLB. He is considered one of the most influential players in sports history. -
MLK speech
Martin Luther Kings' "I have a dream" speech may be one of the most influential speeches in American history. On August 28th, 1963, during the march on Washington, King gave the speech in regards to calling for civil rights, equality, and to put an end to racism in America. This speech was the main factor in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. -
JFK assassination
On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was killed by Lee Harvey Oswald after being shot in the head during a parade in Dallas Texas. The president was riding in a car without a top, allowing him to get shot twice by a rifle. After the assassination, Lyndon B. Johnson, the Vice President, became the 36th President of the United States -
The civil rights Act
The civil rights act was passed on July 2nd, 1964. This act was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson. This act outlawed discrimination in public places based on color, religion, or sex. It also established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission -
First Super Bowl
This game marked the start of the biggest game in America. It began after the NFL and AFL had a merger championship game. It took place in LA between the Green bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs, with the Green bay Packers winning the first ever Superbowl with a score of 35-10. Today, the superbowl is the most viewed game of the year with many fans eager to watch the two best teams face off. -
The Moon Landing
The moon landing is considered on of the most important events in American History. NASA’s Apollo 11 mission landed astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the Moon. Not only did it get men onto the moon, it got an American on the moon, defeating the Soviet Union in the space race. -
The Watergate Scandal
The watergate scandal occurred when 5 five men broke into the Democratic national committee headquarters at the watergate hotel, where they planted listening devices. These men were eventually tied to be associated with president Richard Nixon, who ended up having to resign due to this. -
9/11 attacks
9/11 is remembered as the most tragic event in the history of our nation. It occurred when the terrorist group Al Qaeda hijacked 4 commercial planes, targeting the Whitehouse, the pentagon, and the twin towers. Although the Whitehouse wasn't hit, due to civilians regaining control of the plane and sacrificing themselves, the pentagon and the twin towers were both struck by planes. 2977 people died from these attacks. -
Hurricane Katrina Hits
Hurricane Katrina made landfall near the gulf coast on Monday, August 19th, 2005. The category 4 hurricane reached wind speeds of up to 145 mph. This hurricane caused 1,392 fatalities and damages estimated at $125 billion , particularly effecting the city of New Orleans and the surrounding areas. -
First Iphone Released
The first Iphone was created by the mind of Apple founder, Steve Jobs. Although it doesn't seem like a big deal, the apple Iphone completely reshaped communication, work, and computer use. In todays world, everyone carries some sort of smart phone, and it most likely wouldn't have been possible without Steve Jobs idea. -
Barrack Obama Elected president
Barrack Obama was elected president on November 4, 2008, making him the first ever black president. Not only was he reelected in 2012, he made a lasting impact on our nation with the introduction of Obama-care, the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. -
Osama Bin Laden Killed
On May 2nd, 2011, president Barrack Obama approved the operation Neptune spear, sending a dozen Navy Seals and two black hawk helicopters to a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. This operation killed the leader of Al-Qaeda, Osama Bin Laden, who was believed to be behind the 9/11 attacks. -
Covid 19 Pandemic
The covid 19 pandemic began in January of 2020. It is considered one of the biggest pandemics in American history. It not only sent our country into a lockdown, but it also ended the lives of nearly 2 million in 2020 alone. It was a very hard time in our country and took a long time in order to recover.