Great Age of History by Jue Xu

Creation of the United Nations - 24 October 1945

zhe19 — 2024-06-03 15:54:57 UTC

On 24 October 1945, the United Nations officially began, and had been ratified by China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, the United States. The United Nations is working to maintain world peace and security, give humanitarian assistance, protect human rights, and public international laws.

Bay of Pigs - 17 April, 1961

jxu_2026 — 2024-06-03 15:56:48 UTC

The Bay of Pigs Invasion in 1961 was a failed attack launched by the CIA during the Kennedy administration to push Cuban leader Fidel Castro from power. On April 17, 1961, the CIA launched what its leaders believed would be the definitive strike: a full-scale invasion of Cuba by 1,400 American-trained Cubans who had fled their homes when Castro took over.

Winston Churchill’s “Iron Curtain” speech - March 5, 1946

zhe19 — 2024-06-04 16:17:02 UTC

Winston Churchill's "Iron Curtain" speech was a famous speech delivered on March 5, 1946 at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, USA. In this speech, Churchill talked about the Western world about the Soviet Union's expanding influence in Eastern Europe and used the "Iron Curtain" for the first time to describe the isolation between Eastern Europe under Soviet control and the free world. The speech seen as one of the signs of the beginning of the Cold War.

Marshall Plan - April 3, 1948

zhe19 — 2024-06-04 16:22:15 UTC

The Marshall Plan was a plan proposed by George Marshall to help Europe rebuild its economy after World War II. It also prevented the spread of communism. It greatly promoted the process of economic recovery in Europe.

Berlin Blockade - 24 June 1948 to 12 May 1949

zhe19 — 2024-06-04 16:26:28 UTC

The Berlin Blockade was a blockade of West Berlin imposed by the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union attempted to block the supply of West Berlin by cutting off all land and water transport in an attempt to force the Western Allies to give up control of the area. The United States and the United Kingdom launched the Berlin Airlift, which sent supplies by plane to sustain the residents of West Berlin. The airlift was ultimately successful and forced the Soviet Union to lift the blockade.

Creation of the United Farm Workers (UFW)-30 September, 1962

jxu_2026 — 2024-06-04 16:27:56 UTC

United Farm Workers (UFW), U.S. labor union founded in 1962 as the National Farm Workers Association by the labor leaders and activists Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. It seems to empower migrant farmworkers and to improve their wages and working conditions.

Communist Revolution in China - 1 October 1949

zhe19 — 2024-06-04 16:28:00 UTC

On October 1, 1949, the Communist Party of China, under the leadership of Mao Zedong, overthrew the government of the Republic of China and established the People's Republic of China. This event marked the victory of the Communist Party of China in the Chinese Civil War and also marked the transformation of China from a feudal and semi-colonial country to a socialist country.

NATO - 4 April 1949

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was established on April 4, 1949. It is a military alliance formed by the United States, Canada and 10 Western European countries that signed the North Atlantic Treaty. Its core principle is collective defense, that is, an attack on one member state is considered an attack on all member states.

Korean War - 25 June 1950 to 27 July 1953

zhe19 — 2024-06-04 16:30:29 UTC

The Korean War was a war that broke out on the Korean Peninsula. The war was triggered by North Korea's surprise attack on the Republic of Korea on June 25, 1950. United Nations forces, mainly led by the United States, supported South Korea, while the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union supported North Korea. The war lasted for three years and finally ended on July 27, 1953 with the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement, but no formal peace treaty was signed, leaving the Korean Peninsula still divided.

Brown v. Board of Education - 17 May 1954

zhe19 — 2024-06-04 16:33:17 UTC

On May 17, 1954, Brown v. Board of Education declared racially segregated public schools unconstitutional. It determined that racial segregation in education was inherently unequal. This ruling became a milestone in the American civil rights movement and promoted the process of racial equality and school integration.

Vietnam War - 1 November 1955 to 30 April 1975

zhe19 — 2024-06-04 16:34:35 UTC

The Vietnam War lasted from November 1, 1955, to April 30, 1975, spanning nearly 20 years. This conflict primarily took place between North Vietnam and South Vietnam, with significant military intervention from countries including the United States. The war ended with a victory for North Vietnam and the fall of the South Vietnamese government, leading to the unification of Vietnam as a socialist state.

Montgomery bus Boycott -5 December, 1955 to 20 December, 1956

zhe19 — 2024-06-04 16:37:55 UTC

The Montgomery Bus Boycott lasted from December 5, 1955, to December 20, 1956. It was sparked by Rosa Parks' arrest for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger. The boycott led to the Supreme Court ruling that bus segregation was unconstitutional.

Cuban Missile Crisis- 16 to 28 October, 1962

jxu_2026 — 2024-06-04 16:38:52 UTC

Thirteen-day U.S.-Soviet standoff sparked by the discovery of Soviet missile sites in Cuba. It was a direct and dangerous confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War and was the moment when the two superpowers came closest to nuclear conflict.

Suez Crisis - October 29, 1956

zhe19 — 2024-06-04 16:42:52 UTC

The Suez Crisis began on October 29, 1956, when Israel invaded Egypt, followed by the UK and France. The conflict was sparked by Egypt's nationalization of the Suez Canal. The crisis ended with a United Nations-brokered ceasefire and the withdrawal of invading forces.

Sputnik - October 4, 1957

zhe19 — 2024-06-04 16:44:04 UTC

Sputnik was launched on October 4, 1957, by the Soviet Union, marking the first artificial satellite in space. This event initiated the space age and the space race between the USSR and the USA. Sputnik's success had significant scientific, military, and political implications worldwide.

March on Washington-28 August, 1963

jxu_2026 — 2024-06-04 16:47:15 UTC

The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was the largest political demonstration in American history. It was the Civil rights demonstration on the National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.

Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) - January 10-11, 1957

zhe19 — 2024-06-04 16:48:22 UTC

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) was founded on January 10-11, 1957, by Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders. The organization aimed to coordinate and support nonviolent protests against racial segregation and discrimination in the Southern United States. The SCLC played a crucial role in the Civil Rights Movement, organizing key campaigns and advocating for social justice.

Berlin Wall built - August 13, 1961

zhe19 — 2024-06-04 16:50:42 UTC

The Berlin Wall was built on August 13, 1961, by East Germany to prevent East Berliners from fleeing to West Berlin. It became a symbol of the Cold War, dividing Berlin and representing the conflict between the communist East and capitalist West. The wall stood until it was torn down in 1989.

Freedom Riders Began - 4 May 1961

zhe19 — 2024-06-04 16:51:40 UTC

The Freedom Riders began their journey on May 4, 1961, challenging segregation in interstate bus travel in the Southern United States. These activists, both black and white, faced violent opposition but drew national attention to the civil rights movement. Their efforts led to stricter enforcement of federal desegregation laws.

Assassination of JFK-22 November, 1963

jxu_2026 — 2024-06-05 17:28:34 UTC

By the fall of 1963, John F. Kennedy had matured as president. As Oswald was being transported to a court hearing, Jack Ruby, a Dallas nightclub owner with Mafia ties, shot and killed him at police headquarters as a nationwide television audience watched.

Publication of the Feminine Mystique-19 February, 1963

jxu_2026 — 2024-06-05 17:38:36 UTC

In 1963, Friedan published her searing first book, The Feminine Mystique, which helped launch the second phase of the feminist movement (although the book never used the word feminism). It forever changed American society by defining "the problem that has no name." Friedan inspired many educated, middle- and upper-class White women who felt trapped by household drudgery.

Civil Rights Act of 1964 - 2 July, 1964

jxu_2026 — 2024-06-05 17:43:52 UTC

This act, signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 2, 1964, prohibited discrimination in public places, provided for the integration of schools and other public facilities. It also made employment discrimination illegal.

Voting Rights Acts of 1965, 6 August, 1965

jxu_2026 — 2024-06-05 17:50:32 UTC

1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA), which had outlawed discrimination toward voters "on account of race or color." The majority opinion declared that in five of the six southern states originally covered by the VRA.

Tet Offensive-30 January, 1968

jxu_2026 — 2024-06-06 02:40:25 UTC

Surprise attack by Viet Cong guerrillas and North Vietnamese army on U.S. and South Vietnamese forces that shocked the American public and led to widespread sentiment against the war. The U.S. and South Vietnamese militaries sustained heavy losses before finally repelling the communist assault.

Stonewall Riots-28 June, 1969

jxu_2026 — 2024-06-06 02:52:26 UTC

Although there had been many protests and demonstrations before, the Stonewall riots crystallized the quest for gay legitimacy. The widely publicized event helped many gays and transsexuals "come out of the closet," and it helped many others see the gay/ lesbian/ trans liberation movement as interwoven with the struggle for civil rights. Stonewall also injected greater militancy into the tactics of the gay liberation movement.

“Red Power” occupation of Alcatraz-20 November, 1969 to 11 June, 1971

jxu_2026 — 2024-06-06 03:26:30 UTC

The occupiers cited treatment under the Indian Termination policy as the reason. They also accused the U.S. of breaking numerous Indian treaties. The IAT said they intended to take the island over to build a Native American Studies center, a spiritual center, an ecology center, and an American Indian Museum.

Title IX of the Educational Amendments passed-23 June, 1972

jxu_2026 — 2024-06-06 03:32:45 UTC

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 barred gender discrimination in any "education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." Most notably applied to athletics, Title IX spurred a tremendous surge in female participation in high school and college sports.

1972-1974 Watergate-17 June, 1972

jxu_2026 — 2024-06-06 03:45:21 UTC

A scandal that exposed the criminality and corruption of the Nixon administration and ultimately led to President Nixon's resignation in 1974. Nixon and his staff dismissed the Watergate incident as a "third-rate burglary."

Roe v. Wade-22 January, 1973

jxu_2026 — 2024-06-06 03:55:36 UTC

Landmark Supreme Court decision striking down state laws that banned abortions during the first trimester of pregnancy. The Roe v. Wade (1973) decision, and the ensuing success of NOW's efforts to liberalize local and state abortion laws, generated a powerful conservative backlash, especially among Roman Catholics and evangelical Protestants, who mounted a "right-to-life" crusade that helped fuel the conservative political resurgence in the seventies and thereafter.

Resignation of Richard Nixon-9 August, 1974

jxu_2026 — 2024-06-06 04:35:00 UTC

On August 8, 1974, U.S. President Richard Nixon delivered a nationally televised speech to the American public from the Oval Office announcing his intention to resign the presidency the following day due to the Watergate scandal. His successor, Gerald Ford, pardoned him on September 8, 1974.

The First Disneyland opened-17 July, 1955

jxu_2026 — 2024-06-06 18:24:23 UTC

"To all who come to this happy place: Welcome. Disneyland is your land," Walt Disney once said. On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened its gates to the public for the first time, ushering in a new era of theme park entertainment.

NASA Established-29 July, 1958

jxu_2026 — 2024-06-06 18:33:43 UTC

President Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 into law on July 29, creating NASA. The agency opened for business in Oct. 1, 1958. Its mission is to expand human knowledge through new scientific discoveries.

AIDS Reported in the US-5 June, 1981

jxu_2026 — 2024-06-06 18:40:29 UTC

The first case of AIDS reported by the CDC in the US was announced. By the end of the year there were 270 cases reported.

9/11-11 September, 2001

jxu_2026 — 2024-06-06 18:48:11 UTC

On the morning of 11 September 2001, 19 terrorists from the Islamist extreme group al Qaeda hijacked four commercial aircraft and crashed two of them into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center complex in New York City. The attack nearly killed 3,000 people.

The First Super Bowl - January 15, 1967

zhe19 — 2024-06-07 02:16:30 UTC

The first Super Bowl, played on January 15, 1967, between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs, marked the beginning of one of America's most popular sporting events. It has since become an annual tradition with significant cultural and entertainment impact.

The Great Recession-17 December, 2007

jxu_2026 — 2024-06-07 02:16:33 UTC

The combination of banks unable to provide funds to businesses, and homeowners paying down debt rather than borrowing and spending, resulted in the Great Recession that began in America. Lasting from December 2007 to June 2009, this economic downturn was the longest since World War II.

The First McDonald's Franchise -15 April, 1955

zhe19 — 2024-06-07 02:20:00 UTC

The first McDonald's franchise, opened by Ray Kroc on April 15, 1955, in Des Plaines, Illinois, revolutionized the fast-food industry with its standardized production and quick service model. It became a cornerstone of American pop culture, symbolizing the global spread of fast food. The brand's Golden Arches and mascot, Ronald McDonald, became iconic worldwide.

The Premiere of "Star Wars" - May 25, 1977

zhe19 — 2024-06-07 02:25:13 UTC

"Star Wars" premiered on May 25, 1977, revolutionizing the science fiction genre and setting new standards for special effects. Directed by George Lucas, it became a global cultural phenomenon. The film's success led to a massive franchise with sequels, merchandise, and a dedicated fan base.

"The Godfather" - March 24, 1972

zhe19 — 2024-06-07 02:27:46 UTC

"The Godfather" was released on March 24, 1972, and is considered one of the greatest films in cinema history. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, it had a profound impact on the film industry and popular culture. The film's success redefined the gangster genre and influenced generations of filmmakers.

"The Simpsons" - December 17, 1989

zhe19 — 2024-06-07 02:29:04 UTC

The first episode of "The Simpsons," aired on December 17, 1989, on Fox, introducing audiences to the iconic animated family. It became the longest-running American sitcom and the longest-running American animated program. The show has had a significant impact on pop culture and television.