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Indian Independence
On August 15, 1947, the Indian Independence Act of 1947 was established granting new independence to India and Pakistan by British Parliment. -
Creation of Israel
On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion declared that a Jewish state wold be established in Palestine. -
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Berlin Airlift
American and Bristish officials fly in supplies for 11 months to West Berlin when the Soviet Union cut off all supplies by traffic or water ways. -
Formation of NATO
12 nations including the United States and Canada form an alliance due to fear for Soviet aggrssion. -
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Korean War
The Korean War began when communist North Korea invaded South Korea over the 38th parallel. The US fought on the side of the South Koreans, The war ended with an armistice in July of 1953. North and South Korea are still divided today. -
Launch of Sputnik
The first unmanned satellite, Sputnik, is launched into space by the Soviet Union. -
Bay of Pigs invasion
With a goal to overthrow the Cuban government, a group of anti-Castro Cuban exiles invade Cuba. However, the invaders are easily defeated because the United States does not provide them with the necessary support. This invasion from April 17 to April 19 of 1961. -
Arab-Israeli Conflict of 1967
Also known as the Six Day War, lasting from June 5- June 10, the Arab-Israeli conflict started with Israel striking preemptively.Israel destroyed the airforces of Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Iraq. Israel made it all the way to the Suez Canal and occupied the West Bank. -
Assassination of Egyptian President Sadat
During a parade celebrating the anniverary of the Yon Kipper War against Israel, Egyptian President Sadat was shot by Muslim extremists. -
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Tiananmen Square Protest
Thousands of students march through Yiananmen Square protesting the communist government. They called for democratic reforms. Hunger strikes began and over one million are gathered at the square by mid May. On June 4, Chinese troops reach the square an begin firing at the protestors. 10,000 people are arrested and hundreds to thousands are killed.
