The Biggest Headlines of the 20th Century

in #history • 8 years ago

Just a few of the most significant events of the 20th century. Sadly many of these events were tragedies or led to tragedy, but these events are worth remembering as they shaped the world we live in.

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Sinking of the RMS Titanic Apr 15, 1912

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand June 28, 1914

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The day after Black Tuesday Oct 29, 1929. Many reports were unfortunately wrong in their optimism.

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Hindenburg Disaster May 6, 1937

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Nazi Germany invades Poland, beginning WW2. Sep 1, 1939

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The United States enters WW2 after being attacked by Japan. Dec 7, 1941

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Elvis makes his first television appearance on the Dorsey Brothers Show Jan 28, 1956

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President John F. Kennedy is assassinated Nov 22, 1963

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated Apr 4, 1968

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Apollo 11 is the first manned mission to land on the Moon. Jul 20, 1969

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Berlin Wall is torn down Nov 11, 1989

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