20th century
The 20th century is the century from the years CE 1901 to CE 2000.
Major events
- The 20th century saw two world wars (World War I, World War II), man's first flight in space and major advances in medicine, technology and science.[1]
Significant persons
- Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968) has used non-violent civil disobedience to improve civil rights.
References
- ↑ "Events". About.com. http://history1900s.about.com/od/famouscrimesscandals/u/events.htm. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
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