History Cheat Sheet
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The document is a cheat sheet summarizing significant historical events and dates, ranging from the American Revolution to contemporary events like Hurricane Katrina and the election of Barack Obama. It highlights major wars, political changes, and influential figures that have shaped world history. Each entry provides a brief overview of the event's importance and impact.
History Cheat Sheet
- 1. HISTORY CHEAT SHEET: THE MOST IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS IN WORLD'S HISTORY American Revolution The American Revolution took numerous ideas from Rome and Greece early civilizations combined with Christian Bible. The American influence has provided credence to the American Revolution as one of the greatest historical events. The Reformation It is one of the greatest in Europe’s history. The Reformation intent was to reform the Catholic Church. It brought religious texts to the masses’ hands and caused much to the Catholic power. World War II It was composed of African, European as well as Asian segments of the war. Women, children and men were killed during this war. The world has changed and has never returned to innocence. World War I It was called as the Great War. PaxRomana A period of Roman Empire relative peace for about 200 hundred years. During this time, there were numerous innovations that were developed that are still being unused today. This peace period allowed the warring empire to adjust and settle down to its new sizes. The Renaissance During this time, great women and men questioned the standing beliefs and tradition. Renaissance gave rise to prominent names and faces. The Renaissance was an awakening to the whole world and the beginning of all curiosity. Queen Victoria’s Funeral Victoria died at the age of 81. Her state funeral was held on February 2, 1901 at St. George’s Chapel. She was the longest reigning British monarch in the history. Wright Brother’s First Flight The event marked a revolution in the human transportation, one of the greatest achievements of humankind. Emily Davison Throws Herself Under Kings Horse Emily’s protest ended in a tragedy. She was a militant activist that fought for suffrage women in Britain. Irish Free State Treaty Signed In 1921, the treaty was signed and established Ireland as Dominion within the British Empire. The treaty was signed on December 6, 1921 and not on the 7th. UK General Strike The strike started as a response to the British government’s attempts in lowering wages for miners. Charles Lindbergh Files the Atlantic Solo In the year 1927, Charles achieved the first world non-stop transatlantic flight. Hitler becomes German Chancellor Hitler attempted to form a coalition government and he was appointed as the Chancellor of Germany.
- 2. HISTORY CHEAT SHEET: THE MOST IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS IN WORLD'S HISTORY Hindenburg Airship Crash It was the largest airship in the world. It was destroyed in fire that resulted in death of 33 crew and passengers on board the fatal flight. Germany Invades Poland In 1939, Germany forces invaded Poland. Without any warning, their planes bombed cities, which included the Warsaw capital. Pearl Harbour Attacked The Imperial Japanese Navy launched an air attack against the US naval base at Pearl Harbor. Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Little Boy was the first atomic bomb used as weapon and was dropped at the Hiroshima flat terrain on August 6, 1945. There were nearly 70,000 people who were killed, but at the end of 1945, nearly 100,000 were killed. Pakistan and India Gain Independence Pakistan was declared a separate nation on August 14, 1947 from Britain. On August 15, 1947, India became an independent nation. Mao’s Communists Take Over China In 1949, China was proclaimed Communist State. Chairman Mao Zedong of the communist party took over the Government reign as well as proclaimed the People’s Republic of China. Korean War Starts On June 25,1950, communist North Korea armed forces bulldozed their way to South Korea. This event set off the war. Nuclear Submarine The US launched the first nuclear submarine around the world. Roger Bannister On May 6, 1954, Roger became the 1st man that broke the 4-minute mile. 24 Hour Race Disaster On June 11,1955, the 24-hour Le Mans motor race had killed 84 individuals. Hurricane Katrina With nuclear explosion power, the Hurricane Katrina landfall on August 29, 2005 in Louisiana. Global Financial Crisis Many economists said that 1930s Great Depression was the worst financial crisis that resulted to a total collapse of big financial institutions, stock markets downturns as well as banks bailouts by the national government. In numerous areas, housing market suffered also that resulted in foreclosures, evictions as well as prolonged unemployment. It played a big role in key businesses failure, declines in wealth of consumers and economic activity downturn that led to the 2008 to 2012 recession. Barack Obama He was elected as the USA president. He was the 1st Afro-American that was elected as the USA president. Japanese Tsunami and EarthquakeOn March 11, 2011, there was a 9.0 magnitude and tsunami that hit the Japan east that killed more than 15,000 people and leaved 9,000 missing.
- 3. HISTORY CHEAT SHEET: THE MOST IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS IN WORLD'S HISTORY Osama Bin Laden Death After a long search in catching Bin Laden, he was captured on 2nd of May 2011. He was killed in Pakistan. The operation was named as Operation Neptune Spear-ordered by President Obama and was being conducted by United States Central Intelligence Agency that was operated by US Navy SEALs coming from US Naval Special Warfare Development Group with support from CIA operatives. Nelson Mandela Mandela was the 1st South Africa president who was elected in a democratic election. The cause of his death: respiratory infection. South Africa observed a 10 days mourning period with were memorial services. The memorial service was at the Johannesburg FNF Stadium from December 11 to 13, 2013. Spanish garrison In 1574, the Spanish garrison of Netherlands surrenders. Gregorian calendar In 1583, Groningen, Netherlands starts using the Gregorian Calendar. Boris Godunov In 1598, Boris Godunov crowned the Russia Tsar. Michael Romanov In 1613, The son of Moscow Patriarch, Michale was elected as the first Russian Tsar of Romanov house. Michiel A de Ruyter In 1673, Michiel was appointed It- admiral general of fleet Dutch. Prince Willem III In 1675, Prince Willem III was appointed as the Gelderland viceroy. Jacob Rising 1745 In 1746, the Britich forces surrender Inverness Castle to Prince Charlie as well as Jacobite forces. US mint In 1782, the United States Congress resolves the establishment of US mint. The Apollo mission The mission paved way for numerous other studies about universe. If not for the Apollo mission, there would not have been giant leap for mankind. The mission was commissioned by NASA. Cold war It is one of the World War II aftermaths that have its own implications. It was the period of tension between the Soviet Union and United States. The war end came during Berlin wall fall and the nuclear disarmament of nations. In addition, because of the cold war, America emerged as peace-keeping nations pioneer. References http://www.assignmentpoint.com/busi ness/human-resource- management/definition-human- resource-management.html http://www.whatishumanresource.co m/human-resource-development