First American man to walk on the moon
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| 1969 |
On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 launched into space. The three astronauts aboard were Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldwin, and Michael Collins. Four days after they left Earth, the trio arrived at the moon, and Armstrong and Aldwin took the first human steps on the moon. I think this was one of the most important events in the 1900's because I mean, we're in space now! Before this, we wouldn't have even dreamed of leaving Earth, or if there was anything even out there worth seeing. It's pretty fantastic.
Wright brothers Orville and Wilbur fly the first plane in North Carolina
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| 1903 |
On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright flew the first "flying machine" in Kitty Hawk. They made four brief flights that day and timed them with a stopwatch. These brothers are credited as the inventors of the first airplane. This is a very important event because it sparked an idea of a new way to travel. Although this was a very early model, it still has a big importance in our lives today. Without these brothers, we might never have invented airplanes or spaceships.
Japan bombs Pearl Harbor, United States enters World War II
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1941
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. 1,500 people were killed that day. And with this, the United States entered World War II. This is an extremely important event because millions upon millions were killed as a result of this war. The United States joining World War II had a large impact on the Nazi-occupied countries during the war, like Poland and Germany. The US was fighting against Germany, and American soldiers liberated many Jewish people from concentration camps, saving many lives. |
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