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298 Moments
2003
Invasion of Iraq was part of a War on Terror strategy and launched by the US.
2001
US invasion of Afghanistan begins with an air assault and covert ground operations
Terrorist attacks on New York City & Virginia landmarks caused devastation and loss of life.
Origin story of Wikipedia, from humble beginnings to global information giant.
2000
George W. Bush's Contentious Victory Over Al Gore Spurs Electoral Reform Debate
Establishment of Verizon Communications
1999
ExxonMobil's inception and growth as an international energy corporation.
Tragic shooting at Columbine High School leaves a devastating impact on the community.
President Bill Clinton acquitted by Senate, impeachment trial result.
1998
President Bill Clinton impeached by House of Representatives for charges of perjury and obstruction.
PayPal: The story behind the popular payment platform's creation and early years.
The creation story of Google, now known as Alphabet Inc.
1996
Origin story of MSNBC, a shared venture by Microsoft and NBC for news broadcasting.
1995
O.J. Simpson acquitted of murder charges in highly publicized trial.
Deadly bombing at federal building resulted in significant loss of life and destruction.
1994
The establishment of the e-commerce giant, Amazon.com.
Creation story of the company Yahoo!
NAFTA came into force.
1993
World Wide Web became publicly available on 30-Apr-1993, changing internet communication forever.
1992
Bill Clinton won the election to become the 42nd President.
Violent protests in response to police officers' acquittal after beating Rodney King, in Los Angeles.
1990
Gulf War starts with military operation Desert Shield to defend against Iraqi invasion.
The Americans with Disabilities Act is a law ensuring equal rights for individuals with disabilities.
1986
Congress grants amnesty to 3 million undocumented immigrants through the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Fox Broadcasting Company Launched
Tragedy strikes as Challenger disaster claims seven crew members' lives in space shuttle incident.
1985
Establishment of Enron Corporation
1984
First Macintosh computer released, revolutionizing technology and design with user-friendly interface and graphics.
1982
Adobe Inc. - The story behind a successful multinational software company's establishment and growth.
1981
Ronald Reagan survives an assassination attempt by John Hinckley Jr.