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Creation of Israel
A man that was the head of the Jewish Agency proclaimed the esablishment of the state. -
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Korean War
The Korean War was at first cilvil war but progressed over time because the UN joined to support South Korea and the PRC entered to aid North Korea. -
Launch of Sputnik
The first artificial satelllite -
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Bay of Pigs Invasion
A cuban nationalist named Fidel Castro overthrew general Fulgencio Batista and took over Cuba. The CIA then Attempted to overthrow Castro, by invading Cuba but failed and surrendered. -
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Cuban Missile Crisis
Important confrontation of the Cold War. -
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
An internation treaty that was made up in hopes of having the spread of nuclear weapons stopped. -
Assassination of Egyptian President Sadat
A group of Muslims assassinated him during a military parade. -
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Tiananmen Square Protest
Chinese troops brutally attacked a square in Beijing where prodemocracy protesters set up a camp which resulted in a massacre.
