Be honest. We have the science, the technology, and the wealth. What we don’t have is the will, and that’s not a reason that history will accept.’ — Bono
List of historical events
1. Telephone hotline Between Washington DC and Moscow was Established
On this day in history in 1963 Telephone hotline Between Washington DC and Moscow was Established. The system of direct communication between the heads of then Soviet Union and now Russia and the United States was set up during the height of the Cold War when the Cuban Missile Crisis almost led the two countries to the brink of an active war. The hotline was used for the first time in 1967 during the 6-day long Arab–Israeli War. Be honest
2. First African-American justice Was Appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court
On this day in history in 1967 First African-American justice was Appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The United States Senate confirmed Thurgood Marshall to the country’s highest court of justice. Marshall was also the first African-American to have held the post of Solicitor General of the United States. Be honest
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3. Guion Stewart Bluford was launched into Space
On this day in history in 1983 Guion Stewart Bluford is launched into Space. Bluford, a fighter pilot for the US Air Force and part of the crew of STS-8, the third flight of NASA’s space shuttle Challenger, was the first African-American to go into space. Be honest
4. Azerbaijan Declared its Independence
On this day in history in 1991 Azerbaijan Declared its Independence. The Central Asian country had been a part of the Soviet Union since 1920. In December 1991, a referendum was held to make the country’s independence from the USSR official. Be honest
5. 1999 People in East Timor Voted in a Referendum
On this day in history in 1999 People in East Timor Voted in a Referendum. The referendum was to decide whether East Timor should get more autonomy within Indonesia or whether independence should be granted. In 1976, East Timor, which had been a Portuguese colony since 1769, was taken over by Indonesia. The referendum, which came on the heels of mass violence in the region during the Indonesian occupation, passed in favor of independence which was finally gained on May 20, 2002. Be honest
