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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Nov 14, 2016 2:50:43 GMT -5
The 66 Moments That Made The World Stand Still When these events happened, everyone stopped what they were doing and took in the news. Shocked, surprised, or overjoyed, these events changed everything, and if you know anything about history, you know them. These are the 66 Moments That Made The World Stand Still.
What moments are we talking about here? Well, for instance, if someone famous died and it shocked the world, or if there was a historic event that changed the world for the better, or for the worse. Another thing to look at is how big these events were at the time, and while those that took place before television may not have been as widely known at the time, if they shook up a good part of the world then they can qualify for this list.
This list is not necessarily 'least impactful' to 'most impactful', outside of the Top 10, which is the definitive list, but those in the 50s are probably not as big as those in the 20s. We have also added on other event as sub-events on occasion - they are those events that are related to the event and are almost as big, or perhaps even bigger.
This list is co-hosted by me and frankthetriviaman, but others have also joined in on occasion. We have been a little slack with the this list, as some may not necessarily have made the world stand still, but they certainly impacted the world in one way or another. As such, we feel that this is still a rather good list. Now, without further ado, these are... the 66 Moments That Made The World Stand Still.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Nov 14, 2016 2:59:10 GMT -5
66. US Presidential Election 2016The 2016 Presidential race was talked-up in the media a lot, and the battle for the presidency became rife with strife between supporters of both parties. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were both not considered to be the very best choices, but many felt that Clinton was the lesser of two evils and sided with her. As Election Day dawned, millions went to the polls to vote, and at 3:00 in the morning, in a surprise twist, Donald Trump was elected president of the United States. It is by far one of the biggest moments in history despite having happened quite recently, and because countries around the world were surprised as well, it deserves a spot on this list, and kicks us off at #66.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Nov 14, 2016 14:18:45 GMT -5
65) May 24, 1844- The first Telegram is sentSamuel Morse, the inventor of the telegraph, sent his first message on this day, from Washington D.C. to Baltimore Maryland. The first message sent was the Bible verse "What hath God wrought?" (Numbers 23:23) While this event did not necessarily make the "world stand still" the greater context must be understood. Before the telegraph, most news people new of was at the local level, with little knowledge of worldwide events or even across the country. With the invention of the telegraph, long distance news became easier to deliver and much faster. In short, with the invention of the telegraph, it sparked the dawn of a new age in communication that would forever change the world.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Nov 14, 2016 17:19:03 GMT -5
64. Kurt Cobain's SuicideMusic can often have a big impact on world history, and one of the biggest moments of the '90s had to do with one of the biggest bands of the decade. Kurt Cobain, with his band Nirvana, spoke to a generation of kids through his music, and songs like "Smells Like Teen Spirit" became anthems of teens worldwide. Cobain couldn't handle the fame, however, and committed suicide on April 5, 1994, shocking his friends, family, and millions of people around the world.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Nov 14, 2016 20:53:06 GMT -5
63. February 3, 1959- The Day the Music Died Rock and Roll, though in its infancy, quickly became the most popular genre of the 50s. Three of the most popular acts of the time were Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and J.P. Richardson, AKA The Big Bopper. But on a cold night in February, the plane they were taking from Iowa to Minnesota crashed due to poor weather and pilot error. All three and the pilot were killed. The accident was regarded as so significant to the music world, later on in Don McLean's American Pie it would be referenced as The Day the music died.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Nov 14, 2016 21:15:59 GMT -5
62. The Eruption of VesuviusWhile this event was not one that made the world stand still, per se, because of the fact that there was no television or newspapers back then, there's no denying that for the time, the eruption of Vesuvius was a huge moment in world history. It came as a complete shock to the people living in Pompeii and the surrounding areas, and the result of the eruption was that it completely buried that city. Thousands of years later, it's still widely known about today, and was one of the biggest natural disasters ever.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Nov 14, 2016 21:35:06 GMT -5
61) March 5, 1770- Boston MassacreOne of many famous stories from Colonial America, on this day a crowd of angry Americans surrounded a soldier on duty. After being joined by reinforcements, some time later the group of soldiers fired into the crowd, killing three and wounding others, with two more dying in the coming days. Among the dead is a man named Crispus Attucks; a former slave. He is considered by many as the first casualty of the Revolutionary War. Though the world did not "stop" and in England it is downplayed as the "Incident on King Street" the Boston Massacre stands out for escalating the already growing tension between the American Colonies and the United Kingdom, in what would eventually lead to a war involving the most powerful military might of the time, and one of its colonies.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Nov 14, 2016 23:07:03 GMT -5
60. The Lindbergh KidnappingCharles Lindbergh changed history when he flew non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean by himself in 1927. However, in 1932, the world was shaken to the core with "The Crime of the Century". The kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby shocked everyone, and the ensuing investigation kept everyone on the edge of their seats until the body of the child was discovered two months later. Saddening the world, it has gone down in history as an event that rivals even that of Lindbergh's Transatlantic flight.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Nov 15, 2016 21:07:24 GMT -5
59) December 2, 1906- HMS Dreadnought enters serviceFor many years in pre-WWI Europe, the most powerful countries competed to have the largest, most powerful militaries. Militarism was rampant, and contributed to various technological advancements. One such advancement came in late 1906. When the battleship HMS Dreadnought was launched, her design was so revolutionary that the entire generation of battleships built during this time became known as "Dreadnoughts" and all the battleships built before her were known as "Pre-Dreadnoughts." Her entry into service marked a complete change in the construction of battleships, and when World War I began years later, the new design would be put to the test in various battles throughout the war. The Dreadnought ultimately proved superior to the Pre-dreadnought.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Nov 15, 2016 21:19:22 GMT -5
58. The Ninety-Five ThesesMartin Luther was a monk who realized that what the church had been feeding people blindly was wrong, and as such wrote up a list of reasons why he believed the church was wrong. Nailing it to All Saint's Church in Wittenburg, he single-handedly kick-started the Protestant Reformation which would ultimately let people worship in their own way and believe their own beliefs rather than obey the church or die. The Ninety-Five Theses have gone down in history as one of the most important documents of all time.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Nov 15, 2016 21:25:40 GMT -5
57) The Library of Alexandria burns downArguably the greatest library of the ancient world, while this was in the era before mass media, nevertheless the destruction of the Library of Alexandria remains one of the most significant events in history, not for how far it advanced us, but for how far we were set back. The books and scrolls contained in the library represented much of the learning of the time period, and with its destruction much of our knowledge and cultural history was lost, including many classic Greek plays.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Nov 15, 2016 21:32:41 GMT -5
56. The Disappearance of Amelia EarhartAmelia Earhart broke boundaries for women everywhere as a female pilot, and when she set off to fly around the world everyone was cheering her on. However, during the last leg of the flight, she disappeared without a trace. Never seen or heard from again, fascination for her life and disappearance continues to this day, and it is by far one of the most famous disappearances of all time.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Nov 15, 2016 22:19:40 GMT -5
55) April 7, 1945- The Battleship Yamato is sunkThe Yamato and Musashi, at 72,000 tons, are the largest battleships ever constructed. Armed with nine 18.1 inch guns, they are the largest guns ever installed on a warship. By comparison, the largest guns the U.S. warships are equipped with is the 16 inch gun, and the largest American battleships, the Iowa class, only top the scales at 57,000 tons. In early April 1945, the American forces are fighting, and winning, the Battle of Okinawa. The Japanese Navy is a ghost of its former glory; almost all the major warships have been sunk, and there is hardly enough fuel to go around for the remaining ships. In a desperate last act, the navy initiates Operation: Ten-Go. Yamato is dispatched with the Light cruiser Yahagi and 8 destroyers to sail for Okinawa. The mission- beach Yamato on Okinawa so it can become an unsinkable fortress against the American military. However, American submarines spot the ship in route to Okinawa, and report in. Task force 58, with 11 aircraft carriers, launches 386 aircraft to attack Yamato. In the ensuing battle, Yamato, Yahagi and 4 of the 8 destroyers are sunk. Only 10 American planes are shot down. This moment stands out more for its symbolic significance than its military significance. You see, Japan was already losing the war, and the navy was no longer as effective. But consider this- Yamato is an archaic name for Japan, and for many years, the Japanese empire was a strong force in East Asia. But with the sinking of Yamato, it is regarded as the symbolic end of the Japanese Empire. For the last months of the war, what remains of the Japanese Navy is docked at Kure Naval Base.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Nov 15, 2016 23:00:46 GMT -5
54. Flight 19This one is more of a personal pick than my last ones, but I feel it deserves to make the list nonetheless. On December 5, 1945, what was supposed to be nothing more than routine bombing practice turned fatal for a squadron of five TBM Avenger planes. Out of the blue, the compasses began to spin out of control and they had no idea where they were. As the crews tried to figure out what was happening among themselves another plane, piloted by Lieutenant Robert Cox, ended up intercepting their radios. Offering to help, the man in charge, Lieutenant Charles Taylor, stated that they didn't need any help, but by this time both Cox and those waiting for Flight 19 at Fort Lauderdale began to get worried. Some of those in the planes felt that they were heading in the wrong direction. They believed they were out in the Atlantic Ocean and needed to fly west; however, Taylor believed that they were in the Gulf of Mexico and needed to fly east. Ships had already been dispatched to search for Flight 19, but at 1820 hours, the last message from Flight 19 was received, and they were never heard from again. To add to the mystery, one of the planes that was searching for the planes disappeared as well. While it was in all probability had an explosion, no wreckage was ever found of it, or Flight 19. Today, Flight 19 stands as one of the most famous aerial disappearances of all time, and it has become legendary as part of the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle, an infamous triangle of water where many strange happenings have been recorded. While there might not be much mystery about it all, Flight 19 is still one of the 66 Moments That Made The World Stand Still... for those that love mysteries at least!
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Nov 15, 2016 23:30:19 GMT -5
53) 1887- A Study In Scarlet is publishedThis novel, published in 1887, did not receive much acclaim when it was written, and among the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, it is not his most famous work by any means. But what this novel lacks in fame or popularity, it more than makes up for in significance. This novel marked the debut of the man who is arguably the most iconic detective in literature- Sherlock Holmes. The detective of 221B Baker Street has become famous, and his influence was not just on literature, but on forensic science and even into 21st century entertainment. So although the novel did not get any real acclaim upon release, its significance to the world of literature is undeniable. And now for some interesting facts. Even though we have some popular ideas about Holmes, the funny thing is if you go back through and read the original works by Doyle, you'll find that: 1) Holmes has never actually said "Elementary, my dear Watson;" that came with later adaptions. The closest thing to that iconic phrase was "'Elementary,' said he," in "The Adventure of the Crooked Man". 2) The distinctive hat he is known for wearing is never actually mentioned or specified. That came with later, live action adaptions of the stories.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Nov 16, 2016 0:04:56 GMT -5
53-B. Sherlock Holmes's DeathAs one of the most famous literary characters of all time, Sherlock Holmes is beloved by people around the world. However, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle hated his creation and decided to kill him off. When Holmes died with Moriarty at the Reichenbach Falls fans around the world were completely stunned. While Conan Doyle did resurrect him later on, "The Final Problem" is still considered to be one of the best Holmes stories of all time and is still remembered for shocking the world at its release.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Nov 16, 2016 0:57:28 GMT -5
52) August 24, 1814- British troops burn down the White HouseTowards the end of the War of 1812, as the British continued their attack on the United States, they committed arguably their most audacious move by going into Washington D.C. and setting many buildings ablaze, including the White House. Incredibly, the occupation of D.C. lasted only 26 hours, due to a hurricane-like storm moving in shortly after, putting out most of the fires and basically making a mess of things. Though it is true the War of 1812 would not be decided on this day, this event remains significant for symbolizing the only time The United States capitol was occupied by a foreign force.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Nov 16, 2016 1:08:06 GMT -5
51. The Release of The Great Train RobberyIn 1903, the silent film The Great Train Robbery was released. While not the first movie ever made, at twelve minutes long it still stands as one of the most influential movies ever, as it expanded upon the filmmaking of the time and used some different and more unconventional techniques that were unheard of till then. It was a marvel of cinema and a huge success, and is still renowned by filmmakers to this day.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Nov 17, 2016 0:40:10 GMT -5
50) 2007- Netflix introduces online streamingNetflix turned the video rental market completely upside down when in 2007 it launched its online streaming service. While it is true that it is a relatively recent introduction, consider this: as soon as Netflix offered online streaming, it marked the beginning of the end for arguably one of the most famous brands of the late 20th century: Blockbuster. The video rental store that served both the era of VHS and DVD simply could not compete with Netflix's convenience and pricing, and in a matter of years Blockbuster had declared bankruptcy. Netflix's streaming service is significant because it forever changed how we get access to home entertainment, impacting not only the video rental industry, but arguably the entertainment industry as a whole.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Nov 17, 2016 0:46:29 GMT -5
49. The Beatles Release Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandThe Beatles were the biggest band ever throughout the first half of the 1960s, but after some problems in 1966 they decided to stop touring and only work on studio albums. Paul McCartney suggested they write an album as if they were a totally different band, and the result was Sgt. Pepper. Their previous album Revolver had featured many new sound effects and a lot of experimentation, but the Fab Four went above and beyond expectation with Sgt. Pepper and created one of the most revolutionary albums of all time.
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