US History Timeline

(1492 - Present)

US History Timeline is a chronological presentation of major events and important facts from the history of the United States. More Less

Founding and Early History

Dec 16, 1773

Apr 19, 1775 - Sep 3, 1783

Jul 4, 1776

Expansion and Civil War

Apr 30, 1803

May 14, 1804 - Sep 23, 1806

Mar 3, 1820

Apr 25, 1846 - Feb 2, 1848

Jan 1, 1863

Apr 9, 1865 - Mar 31, 1877

May 10, 1869

Industrialization and Progressive Era

Jul 19, 1848 - Aug 26, 1920

Apr 12, 1861 - Apr 9, 1865

Apr 25, 1898 - Aug 12, 1898

Jul 28, 1914 - Nov 11, 1918

Modern America

Oct 29, 1929 - Mar 3, 1933

Sep 1, 1939 - Sep 2, 1945

Jul 2, 1964

Key Facts

  1. 1492: Columbus arrives in the Americas
  2. 1776: Declaration of Independence is signed
  3. 1861-1865: American Civil War
  4. 1929: Stock Market crash triggers the Great Depression
  5. 1969: Neil Armstrong becomes the first person to walk on the moon

Source

This US History timeline was generated with the help of AI using information found on the internet.

We strive to make these timelines as accurate as possible, but occasionally inaccurates slip in. If you notice anything amiss, let us know at [email protected] and we'll correct it for future visitors.

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