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476
Western Roman Empire Falls
After reigning over much of Europe for many years, the western part of the Empire falls and the land is seperated into countries. -
Sep 20, 622
Mohammed Arrives in Medina
After his flight from Mecca, Mohammed began to spread his ideas of Allah more and more. It is here where the spread of Islam started its spread into a global religion. -
Aug 28, 1189
Seige of Acre
This battle was in the Third Crusade. For two years, the crusaders were pinched between two fronts. They eventually fought their way out but never did regain the city -
Sep 9, 1492
Columbus Leaves Spain
Ciolumbus's expedition of the new world was a great feat and one of the first ones to do so. Although only one ship returned home to Spain, the expedition was succesful and it paved the way for other explorers. -
Sep 6, 1522
Ferdinand Magellan Circumnavigates the World
He was the first person to do this in history. However, Magellan himself didn't finish the expedition and only a fraction of his crew made it home. -
US Constitution is Signed
This was the framework that would run the government for years to come and still today. It adressed all of the problems that a government would face for centuries and centuries. -
Napolean in Russia
Napolean was a great conquester. However, he made a very bad miscalculation. He led his troops into Russia in the middle of winter. His troops were undersupllied so most of them died from freezing to death or starving. -
United States is Nicknamed Uncle Sam
Uncle Sam would turn out to become one of the most polpular images of America. Everyday this term is used and it was extremely important in war times for recruiting troops -
First Carpet Sweeper is Patented
This was the first invention of its kind. In fact, it was invented by Melville Bissell who was from Grand Rapids, MI. His company is still around today although it has changed the location of its headquarters. -
First Speeding Ticket
Even when cars first came out, people had the need for speed. They still continue to get them today and spedding tickets are one of the most common fines in America. -
Cave Drawings in France are Discovered
These paintings were dated and the results placed them as some of the oldest ever discovered. These paintings allow us to see a world the is centuries past. -
Mao Zedong Makes New Chinese Government
Mao Zedong is considered the father of modern Chinese government. He set up the new ruling system that put an end to emperors. -
Central High School Integrated
This step was one of the first integrations into a major school system in America. The students were so violent that the people being integrated had to be protected by National Guard soldiers so they wouldn't be murdered. -
Castro Arrives in New York
Fidel Castro, the ruler of Cuba came to New York to attend the UN convention. Shortly after, relations between the US and Cuba fell apart and it was a pretty scary time in US history. -
Israeli Athletes Killed at Munich Games
Radical people broke into the Olympic village and killed 11 Israeli athletes. This event goes down as one of the worst problems at the Olympics ever. -
Israel-Palestine Peace Accord Signed
This peace treaty was meant to bring peace for these two countries. However, since the day it was signed, the fighting has gotten worse and worse. -
Terrorist Attacks on US Soil
WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! This day will live in infamy as almost 3000 innocent people died and billions was lost in property. Today we are building and learning from this experience. -
Hurican Katrina Makes Landfall
This hurricane decimated the Southern coast of the united States. It flooded most of New Orleans and caused billions in property damage.
