How about the 1968 Olympics with the two guys doing the single fist salute. They got kicked out of the olympics and were stripped of the gold and silver medals. Or maybe the 1972 Munich olympics with the Israelie teem slaughtered. Just some thoughts.
Originally Posted by Leann
I have a little request. Josh has a major history paper assignment and is looking for topics. He will write about an event that has to have happened AT LEAST 10 years ago. Here are some of the things I have mentioned, and appreciate anything 'outside the box'. Also, he is passionate about WW2 history and wrote on Italy/Mussolini for his 4,000 word extended essay earlier this year.
His teacher wants something 'groundbreaking'. It could have happened anywhere in the world.
Iran-Contra
Tiananmen Square incident
Battle of Stalingrad
Kent State Shootings
Nobel Prize controversies
Cuban Missile crisis
Thanks in advance ladies for your help.