Series synopsis
The 101 Events That Made The 20th Century is an Australian documentary television series that premiered on History on January 1, 2018. It ended on February 19, 2018.
The history of mankind is a never-ending story of change, revolution, and evolution, but surely no span of a hundred years can claim to have changed the world so dramatically as the Twentieth Century. In this series we examine the 101 Events which, in the judgment of experts, including those who contribute to the series, most influentially shaped the century, our world, and our way of life.
Premise
The history of mankind is a never-ending story of change, revolution, and evolution, but surely no span of a hundred years can claim to have changed the world so dramatically as the Twentieth Century. In this series we examine the 101 Events which, in the judgment of experts, including those who contribute to the series, most influentially shaped the century, our world, and our way of life.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | January 1, 2018 | February 19, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Events 101 to 89 From the coronation of the enduring British monarch Queen Elizabeth II, to the rise of Iranian dictator Khomeini, to the impeachment trials of US president Bill Clinton. From the discovery of King Tut in The Valley of Kings to the evacuation of Dunkirk. |
January 1, 2018 |
| 2 |
Events 88 to 74 Count down events 88 to 74 that have shaped and influenced thought, marked wars, changed fashion, and rebuilt economies. We see the release of a book called Silent Spring that put a voice to an important plight, the doom of the Jonestown cult, and the opening of Disneyland. |
January 8, 2017 |
| 3 |
Events 75 to 63 Counting down from 75 to 63 we showcase great works of art and scientific feats in space, civil wars, sieges, and environmental crises. We see the construction of the Panama Canal and the invention of genetically modified crops that changed the future of food. |
January 15, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | History |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 1, 2018 |
| Last aired | February 19, 2018 |
| Status | ended |