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President McKinley Assassinated
President McKinley is assassinated. His vice president, Theodore Roosevelt, becomes president. -
The Wright Brothers Fly for the First Time
On this day, Wilbur and Orville successfully fly a glider. -
San Francisco Earthquake
This earthquake killed 3,000 and destroyed 80% of San Francisco. -
Howard Taft Becomes President
Howard Taft is elected as the 27th president of the United States. -
Titanic Sinks
The Titanic, failing to avoid an iceberg four days into its voyage, sank on this day, killing 3,000 passengers. -
Woodrow Wilson is Elected
Woodrow Wilson is elected 28th president of the United States. -
World War I Begins
The first World War began on this day. The Entrente Powers and Central Powers were the two main powers of this war. -
Lusitania Sunk
German U-boats launched a torpedo, sinking the Lusitania and killing 1,198 passengers. -
United States Enters the War
The Unites States joined Britain, France, and Russia in the fight in WWI. -
WWI Ends
Germany surrendered on November 18, 1918, and on June 29, 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed, formally ending World War I. -
19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment was passed, giving women the right to vote.