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294 Moments
1976
Jimmy Carter becomes the 39th President, winning the election.
Bicentennial celebrations occur nationwide on Independence Day.
Apple Inc. established by Jobs, Wozniak, and Wayne in a garage, revolutionizing technology products.
1975
End of Vietnam War marked by US embassy evacuation from Saigon during conflict resolution.
Establishment of Microsoft Corporation
1973
Supreme Court decision legalizes abortion, landmark ruling in Roe v. Wade case.
1972
Five arrested in break-in at DNC headquarters, triggering Watergate scandal.
President Nixon's visit to China to establish diplomatic relations is a historic milestone.
1971
Voting age lowered to 18 via 26th Amendment for increased youth suffrage.
The birth of Starbucks
1970
Women's Strike for Equality march in New York City demands equal rights for women.
Apollo 13 mission endures crisis but successfully completes journey back to Earth.
1969
Moon Landing
Moon Landing
1968
The Establishment of Intel Corporation
1966
Origin and establishment of Mastercard as a global payment technology company.
1965
The establishment and history of the company PepsiCo.
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, protecting citizens' voting rights.
1964
Civil Rights Act signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson to combat racial discrimination.
Founding of sportswear brand Nike, Inc.
1963
John F. Kennedy's assassination in Dallas, Texas shocked the nation and world.
Civil Rights March on Washington
1962
Tense standoff between Soviet Union and United States over missile deployment in Cuba.
Establishment of Walmart, one of the world's largest retail corporations.
Military Assistance Command Vietnam established to provide support and coordination during Vietnam War.
1960
John F. Kennedy elected President, significant moment in history, memorable leader.
1959
Hawaii admitted as the 50th state of the United States
Alaska Becomes the 49th state of the United States
1958
Inception of global payments company, Visa Inc., revolutionizing financial transactions worldwide.
NASA Founded
NASA Founded
1957
Civil Rights Act of 1957 signed by Eisenhower to protect voting rights for African Americans.