1933
Ratification of the 21st Amendment
The 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, repealing the 18th Amendment and ending the era of Prohibition. This restored the legal sale and consumption of alcohol across the United States.
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1901
Birth of Walt Disney
Walter Elias Disney, the pioneering American animator, film producer, and entrepreneur, was born. He co-founded The Walt Disney Company, creating iconic characters and revolutionizing the entertainment industry.
1945
Flight 19 Disappearance
Five U.S. Navy Avenger torpedo bombers, known as Flight 19, vanished without a trace during a training flight over the Bermuda Triangle. The incident became one of the most famous aviation mysteries and fueled legends of the area.
1955
The Montgomery Bus Boycott Begins
Following the arrest of Rosa Parks, the African American community of Montgomery, Alabama, launched a year-long boycott of the city's segregated bus system. This became a pivotal event in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement.
2013
Nelson Mandela's Death
Nelson Mandela, the anti-apartheid revolutionary and former President of South Africa, died at the age of 95. His passing was mourned worldwide, marking the end of an era for a global symbol of peace and reconciliation.