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Panama Canal
Panama Canal opens. Importance: Made travel easier for countries. -
National Anthem
The Star-Spangled Banner is adopted as the United State's national anthem. Importance: The song will now be used as the nation's song. -
The Philippines
The Philippines become an independent republic. Importance: The Philippines were an American owned land up to this day. -
49th State
Alaska becomes the 49th state. Importance: America expands it's land ownership to Alaska. -
Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty is dedicated to the US by Spain. Importance: The statue now became and American symbol. -
Bombing of Twin Towers
Two hijacked jetliners ram twin towers of World Trade Center in worst terrorist attack against U.S.; a third hijacked plane flies into the Pentagon, and a fourth crashes in rural Pennsylvania. Importance: put US into war with the Middle East. -
Homeland Security
President Bush signs legislation creating a new cabinet department of Homeland Security. Importance: This made the country more secure and safe against terrorist attacks. -
Space Shuttle Columbia Explodes
Space shuttle Columbia explodes upon reentry into Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven astronauts on board. Importance: Changed the outlook of traveling to outer space. -
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina wreaks catastrophic damage on Mississippi and Louisiana; 80% of New Orleans is flooded. Importance: Mass murderer and brought the country more together to help out the victims. -
Neil Armstrong Dies
The very first man to walk on the moon dies of heart issues. Importance: Death of the first person to walk on the moon.