1980-2001

  • Reagan Wins Presidency

    Republican nominee Ronald Reagan defeated incumbent Democrat Jimmy Carter.
  • Challenger Crash

    On Jan. 28, 1986 the space shuttle Challenger exploded during lift off, killing all on board including school teacher Christa McAuliffe.
  • George H.W. Bush Wins Presidency

    Incumbent Vice President George H. W. Bush, the Republican nominee, defeated Democratic Governor Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts
  • Clinton Elected

    Clinton beats George H.W. Bush
  • OKC Bombing

    The Oklahoma City Bombing was an attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. 168 people were killed including 19 children under the age of 6. It was the worst tragedy on US soil before 9/11.
  • Lewinsky Scandal

    Scandal that alleged that Bill Clinton had sexual contact with White House intern Monica Lewinsky.
  • Columbine

    Fourth deadliest school shooting in US history. 15 peoeple killed total including the shooters.
  • George W Bush Wins Presidency

    Bush beats Gore in 2000 Election
  • 9/11 Attacks

    Four airplanes were hijacked. Two destroyed the twin towers in NYC. One crashed into the Pentagon. The fourth was crashed in a field in PA after the passengers on board took over the aircraft. Many Americans died that day.