What happened in 1912 in the world?

April 14–15 – Sinking of the RMS Titanic: RMS Titanic strikes an iceberg in the northern Atlantic Ocean and sinks with the loss of more than 1,500 lives. The wreck will not be discovered until 1985.

What major events happened in 1981?

Major Events of 1981

• Pope John Paul II shot twice.
• Mitterand elected French premire.
• Martial law in Poland.
• Israel destroys Iraq’s nuclear reactor.
• President proposes $180 billion.
• President Reagan fires air traffic controllers.
• Assasination attaempt on President Reagan.
• First woman elected to the Supreme Court.

What dates is the 19th century?

January 1, 1801 – December 31, 1900
19th century/Periods

What are the most important historical events of the century?

In a recent Gallup poll, Americans nominated the war in general, the Nazi Holocaust that occurred during the war, and the dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan that helped end it, as three of the top five events of the century.

What are the most memorable days of the 20th century?

Here are ten of the most memorable days from the 20th century. 10. December 7, 1941 (Attack on Pearl Harbor) In the words of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, December 7 is a “date that will live in infamy.” 70 years

How well do you remember the history of the previous hundred years?

Eleven years into the new millennium and it’s still interesting (and fun) to look back and remember the history of the previous hundred years. Our current circumstances, both good and bad, find a foundation that was laid in the 20th century.

What major events happened in the last 100 years?

Major events in the last 100 years. On April 15, 1920, a guard named Alessandro Berardelli and paymaster Frederick A. Parmenter were robbed and killed by gunmen. The two, who were employees of Slater and Morrill, a South Braintree, Massachusetts, shoe factory, were holding two containers of payroll (around $15,773.59).