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Historical Events Throughout My Life
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Michael Jordan retires
NBA player Michael Jordan retires only to again return to basketball in 2001. -
Bill Gates no longer Microsoft CEO
Historical Events for Year 2000Microsoft chairman Bill Gates steps aside as chief executive and promotes company president Steve Ballmer to the position -
World Trade Center Attacks
The twin towers collapse after being attacked by Al Queda -
Saddam Hussein is captured
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is captured by the U.S. before he is later killed. -
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Hurricane Katrina strikes Louisiana
Hurricane Katrina Hurican Katrina causes severe damage to the regians around the Gulf of Mexico -
First iPhone is Released
Steve Jobs announces the release of the first iphone. -
Usain Bolt breaks world record
Sprinter Usain Bolt breaks the world record for the 100m sprint in a time of 9.72 second, to then break his own record in August with 9.69 seconds -
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy is Lifted
The U.S. decides to lift the dont ask dont tell policy, allowing gays to openly serve -
Pope Benedict XVI announces resignation
Pope Benedict XVI is the first Pope to resign since 1415 to then be successed by Pope Francis
