Oscar 'O.J.' Jaffe
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The 20th century was marked by scientific advances, global conflicts, and cultural changes. Learn about the key events, themes, and challenges of the century, from World War I to the Cold War, from space exploration to nuclear weapons, from decolonization to globalization.
2 days ago · Explore the major events and trends of the 20th century in this decade-by-decade overview. From the first flight to the fall of the Berlin Wall, see how the world changed in the last century.
4 days ago · The 20th century opened with great hope but also with some apprehension, for the new century marked the final approach to a new millennium. For many, humankind was entering upon an unprecedented era.
May 2, 2022 · Explore the major events of the 20th century, from the Second Boer War to the Space Race, in this interactive timeline. Learn about the causes and consequences of World War 1, the Titanic disaster, the Wright brothers, and more.
A Broadway impresario chases his former lover, a Hollywood star, on a train to revive his career. John Barrymore stars in this classic screwball comedy directed by Howard Hawks and written by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur.
The 20th century was a time of great triumph and great tragedy. I draw hope and inspiration from the countless advances that have taken place over the past hundred years, but I also recognize that a fundamental change in values will be necessary in order to ensure that the new millennium will be a
The 20th century changed the world in unprecedented ways. The World Wars sparked tension between countries and led to the creation of atomic bombs, the Cold War led to the Space Race and the creation of space-based rockets, and the World Wide Web was created.
