The 20th Century

The 20th Century
- in perspective -

Probably no century before has brought together so many important events. Never before has the world changed in such a dramatic way. The near past - here in perspective.

The Associated Press offers a special year-by-year timeline

A timeline of the 20th century sorted by decades or by major events . There are also links to other timelines. (from about.com)

The 20th Century Glossary offers information sorted by personalities, places and terminology

General 20th Century Resources by decades and other items offered form the Chico High School Library

America's Cultural History of the 20th Century presented by the Kingwood College Library

A timeline and a thematic overview (from People's Century)

The difference between the millennium and year 2000 (from timeanddate.com)

A World History of Modern Times: General site for the history of the 20th century: 1900-1945 and 1945-Present. Various links on: people, places and events. Additional sources for art and literature.

(Further information within the German version and in other menue items)

[This page in German language]