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Textron Initiates the Trend Toward Conglomeration — Research Starter
The phenomenon of conglomeration in American business, particularly evident in the mid-20th century, was significantly influenced by Textron's strategic acquisitions starting in 1948. This movement…
Texas's Method of Funding Schools Is Ruled Unconstitutional — Research Starter
Texas's method of funding schools, primarily reliant on local property taxes, has been ruled unconstitutional due to the significant disparities it created between wealthy and poor school districts.…
Teton Dam Collapses — Research Starter
The Teton Dam collapse occurred on June 5, 1976, near Rexburg, Idaho, when the newly constructed dam partially failed, releasing approximately eighty billion gallons of water. This catastrophic event…
Tet Offensive Begins — Research Starter
The Tet Offensive, which began on January 30, 1968, marked a significant turning point in the Vietnam War. This coordinated surprise attack involved Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces launching…
Terrorists Use Sarin Gas in Tokyo Subway Attack — Research Starter
The Tokyo subway attack on March 20, 1995, was a harrowing incident carried out by the Aum Shinrikyo cult, which had a mixed foundation of Buddhist, Hindu, and apocalyptic beliefs. During the morning…
Terrorists Attack USS Cole — Research Starter
On October 12, 2000, the USS Cole, a U.S. Navy destroyer, was attacked while refueling at the port of Aden, Yemen. A small boat approached the vessel and detonated explosives, creating a large hole in…
Terrorists Attack Israeli Embassy and Jewish Center in Argentina — Research Starter
On March 17, 1992, a devastating terrorist attack occurred at the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, when a suicide bomber detonated a truck filled with explosives, resulting in the deaths of…
Tennis's Battle of the Sexes — Research Starter
The "Battle of the Sexes" refers to a historic tennis match held on September 20, 1973, in which Billie Jean King, a leading female tennis player, faced off against Bobby Riggs, a former male…
Tennessee Valley Authority Is Created — Research Starter
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was established on May 18, 1933, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill, making it the first public regional development agency in the United States.…
Temple Receives a Special Academy Award — Research Starter
Shirley Temple, a prominent child star of the 1930s, received a special Academy Award at the 1935 Academy Awards for her exceptional contributions to film during a challenging economic period in…