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The Great Galveston Hurricane
The Great Galveston Hurricane was a category 4 hurricane that happened September 8,1900. Killed about more than 8,000 people and destroyed more than 4,000 buildings. -
The United States enter World War I
The United States entered World War I on April 4th 1917. Later on declared war on December 7, 1917 -
Women get the right to vote
In August 18,1920 , the 19th amendment was granted for women to have the right to vote. -
The great depression
In 1929 , the United States had the worst economic downturn as the stock market crashed causing a greater percentage of unemployment. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941 the Japanese military attacked the US Naval base at Pearl Harbor. The attacked killed about 2,000 members and injured about 1,175 -
The Brown v. Board of Education ruling
On May 17, 1954 the U.S supreme court delivered that segregation of public schools was a violation of the 14th amendment. -
The Civil Rights Act
In 1964 , Congress passed a law that prohibits discrimination on race , color , religion , sex or national orgin. -
Man in the moon
The Apollo 11 moon landing in July 20, 1969. In which Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first human to walk on the moon. -
United States presidential election
In November 4th, 1980 the 40th United States presidential election happened in which Ronald Reagan was elected. -
The Hubble Space Telescope
On April 24,1990 The Hubble Space Telescope was launched into space. -
9/11
On September 11,2001 The terrorist crashed two airplanes into the Twin Towers in New York City and into the pentagon in Washington DC