The Most Important Events That Changed History Forever

Vietnam War (1955)

The Vietnam War, known as the American War in Vietnam, lasted from November 1, 1955, until April 30, 1975. The war's turning point was the Tet Offensive, a coordinated series of North Vietnamese attacks on over 100 cities and outposts in South Vietnam. Over 58,000 American soldiers were killed in the war.

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The More You Know

  • George Lazenby wasn't an actual actor. He got himself a suit, a Rolex and a new haircut, then met with the producer and made up movies he had been in. He later landed the role of James Bond.
  • Clark Kent (Superman in DC Comics) is also a character in the Marvel universe, where he's actually just a mild-mannered reporter and nothing more.
  • The population of the United States increases by one person every 12 seconds.
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