Barack Obama becomes the president of the United States
The first dog flies into space
First crew touches down at the International Space Station
The film that changed cinema forever premieres
A major shift in US policy marks a turning point in a decade-long conflict
Mysterious prison incident ends infamous life behind bars
China adopts a new era in family planning
Cuban missile crisis ends in a historic diplomatic victory
Catalonia votes for independence
A legendary athlete reclaims his spotlight
A swift military operation that changed the balance of power in the Caribbean
The United Nations is established
