Economy of USA
74 (22. 61%)
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
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Ronald Wilson Reagan Biography and Timeline — Page 4
Follow Ronald Wilson Reagan through 132 dated historical records for United States of America.
Ronald Wilson Reagan, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
132Distinct records
4 of 4Page
1987–2004Years on this page
1987
Economy of USA
The crash began in Far Eastern markets the morning of October 19,later that morning, two US warships shelled an Iranian oil platform in the Persian Gulf in response to Irans Silkworm missile attack on the US flagged ship MV Sea Isle City.
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Economy of USA
US Congressman Edward J. Markey, who had been warning about the possibility of a crash, stated that "Program trading was the principal cause".
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Iran-Contra Affair
A record stock market fall from a record high of 2722 in Aug to 1738 points
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
INF Treaty Signed
Signs the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Mikhail Gorbachev.
Role range: 1981-1989
1988
Economy of USA
The US & Canada sign a free trade pack
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Nuclear Power
The fourth meeting between Reagan & Gorbachev. INF Treaty ratification documents are exchanged between Russia & the USA
Role range: 1981-1989
INF Treaty Enters Force
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty enters into force after ratification by the United States and Soviet Union.
Role range: 1981-1989
1989
Resignation of Ronald Wilson Reagan
President Reagan bids the nation farewell in an address from the Oval Office
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Pardon
Pres Reagan pardons George Steinbrenner for illegal funds for Nixon
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
Resignation of Ronald Wilson Reagan
President Reagan delivers his 331st and last weekly radio address, telling listeners, "Believe me, Saturdays will never seem the same. Ill miss you"
Role range: 1981-1989 – 1984-1988
2004
Death of Ronald Wilson Reagan
Death of Ronald Reagan
Role range: 1981-1989
Records, sources and methodology
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