Timeline project by Caden Heifner

Korean War (1950)

cadenheifner — 2024-08-22 17:39:16 UTC

North Korea invaded South Korea in order to make it into one whole country. The conflict ended in 1953. Nearly 5 million people died.

Nasa established (1958)

cadenheifner — 2024-08-22 17:41:15 UTC

The National Aeronautics and space acts established nasa. The primary mission was to promote space travel. Dwight Eisenhower was the founder.

Vietnam War (1955)

cadenheifner — 2024-08-22 17:44:11 UTC

The Vietnamese war starts. Ends on 1975. Around 300k people dies.

9/11 attacks (2001)

cadenheifner — 2024-08-23 17:34:04 UTC

The 9/11 attacks were attacks on the twin towers with hijacked airplanes. 2,977 people died. Attack was planned by Osama Bin Laden.

Persian Gulf War (1991)

cadenheifner — 2024-08-23 17:37:15 UTC

"The Gulf War was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations, led by Britain and the U.S. against Iraq. Gulf War operation names included Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Desert Sabre."

Operation Enduring Freedom (2001)

cadenheifner — 2024-08-23 17:40:29 UTC

It began October 7, 2001. The U.S launched Operations in Afghanistan. They also started airstrikes against Kabul and Kandahar.

Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003)

cadenheifner — 2024-08-23 17:44:18 UTC

Operation Iraqi Freedom is also known as the second Gulf War. They launched airstrikes on Saddam Hussein. The initial fight had 67,000 troops.

Apollo Moon Landing (1969)

cadenheifner — 2024-08-23 17:48:15 UTC

The Apollo 11 crew had to go through customs. This was the first ever moon landing. The crew was also put in quarentine.