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The Beginning of the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a long conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. -
Invention of Super Glue
In 1958, Dr. Harry Coover invented super glue when conducting research for soldiers during WWII. -
Alaska Becomes the 49th State
On January 3, 1959, Alaska becomes the 49th state and the largest state in the United States. -
The Election of John F Kennedy
In a closely contested election, Democratic United States Senator John F. Kennedy defeated incumbent Vice President Richard Nixon, the Republican Party nominee. -
The Beginning of the Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban missile crisis is when leaders of the U.S. and the Soviet Union engaged in a tense, 13-day political and military standoff in October 1962 over the installation of nuclear-armed Soviet missiles on Cuba, just 90 miles from U.S. shores. -
The Invention of the Lava Lamp
In 1963 the Lava Lamp was invented by a British inventor. -
Election of Lyndon B Johnson
In 1963 Lyndon B Johnson was elected as the 36th president of the United States. -
Neil Armstong Becomes the First Man to Walk on the Moon
On July 20, 1969 Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon.