Notable 19th and 20th Century World Events Summary
A chronology highlights key moments from 1842 to 1979. Lincoln married Mary Todd in Springfield. the Day ton cash register patent. Cleveland’s first presidential term. Tutankhamen tomb entrance. 1940s cash and carry policy shift. Eisenhower’s 1952 victory. 1956 Hungarian crackdown. the 1979 Iran hostage crisis beginning with the embassy seizure and 444 days of captivity.
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Abraham Lincoln
Mary Todd
Springfield
Ill
James
John Kitty
Dayton
Ohio
Grover Cleveland
James G. Blaine
Egypt
United States
Britain
France
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
U.S
Tehran
Associated Press
Sharon cancels US trip as Gaza violence escalates
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon calls off a planned visit to the United States. Israeli forces shell Gaza security outposts killing a major in Palestinian security, while Israel says shooting came from Deir el-Ballah toward Kfar Darom. Moscow also signals cautious ABM treaty stance after talks with Rumsfeld. In Singapore, PAP wins a large majority with 75 percent of votes, two opposition lawmakers retained.
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Jerusalem
Ariel Sharon
United States
Bush
Gaza Strip
Deir el-Ballah
Gaza City
Kfar Darom
Singapore
People’s Action Party
Goh Chok Tong
Lee Kuan Yew
Malaysia
Cuba evacuates 150000 as Hurricane Michelle nears
Shelters fill and markets stock up as Havana orders 150000 residents from flood prone zones. Michelle strengthens to category 4 with 135 mph winds and may brush western Cuba before possible Florida arrival. Citizens brace for power outages and heavy rain while Florida Keys prepare for impact.
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Havana
Michelle
Cuba
Florida
Bahamas
U.S
Lili
Andrew
Hugo
United States
Conrado Martinez
Florida Keys
Krissy Williams
The
Hurricane Center
South
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