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The 21st century saw the dawn of the war on terrorism, as the 9/11 attacks and the Boston Marathon bombing dramatically changed society. Economic issues moved to the forefront during the Great Recession. The COVID-19 pandemic upended lives and economies around the world. Awareness of social inequality grew as the killings of Black Americans, including Trayvon Martin and George Floyd, spurred widespread protests.

21st Century

Crime

Russian History

Crime has been a dark and powerful undercurrent in human society throughout history. Uncover the facts behind some of the most daring robberies, brazen scams and brutal murders ever committed.&nbsp;

The U.S. government, with its three branches of government and a system of checks and balances, is responsible for governing the 50 states and all districts and territories of the United States.

U.S. Government and Politics

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2007

Discover what happened on April 20 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

April 20

1999

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September 1

2006

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August 28

Science

1990

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August 24

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September 3

1966

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. From Harriet Tubman’s Underground Railroad to the Montgomery Bus Boycott to Selma to Montgomery March to the Black Lives Matter movement, Black leaders, artists and writers have helped shaped the character and identity of a nation.

Black History

February is dedicated as Black History Month, honoring the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history, including the civil rights movement and their artistic, cultural and political achievements.

2004

2012

Early Humans

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April 16

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January 29

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April 29

1979

1925

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August 1

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July 10

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October 2

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Sandy Hook school shooting

Killer in Norway massacre is sentenced

Virginia Tech shooting leaves 32 dead

Chechen separatists storm Russian school

First African American college chartered

Scopes Monkey Trial begins

School shooting in San Diego

Russian school siege ends in bloodbath

Murdered students are discovered at the University of Florida

Gunman kills five students at Amish school

An ex‑Marine goes on a killing spree at the University of Texas

Teen gunmen kill 13 at Columbine High School