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US President Nixon Resigns from Office
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Birth
Jeter was born in Pequannock, New Jersey. His parents are Sanderson and Dorothy Jeter. -
First Yankees Game
When Jeter was six years old, he attended his first Yankees baseball. -
Drafted by the Yankees
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Euro Disney opens outside Paris
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Make Major League Debut
Jeter made his MLB debut against the Seattle Mariners -
First Baseball Awards Won
-Wins Rookie of the Year Award
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Google is Launched
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Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela steps down as president of South Africa -
MVP Award
-Named MVP of the All-Star Game
-Named World Series MVP -
Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton is elected to the US Senate while still First Lady -
9/11
On September 11th, 2001, terrorists fly planes into New York City's World Trade Center and the Pentagon near Washington, DC. -
Volkswagen Beetle
The first old-fashioned Volkswagen Beetle is built. -
Wins first Gold Glove Award
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Smoke Free Workspace
Ireland is the first country to ban smoking in all workplaces. -
Wins first Silver Slugger Award
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First Female Leader in Africa
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf becomes the first female leader in all of Africa -
Tornado Disasters
-335 tornadoes hit 21 states from April 25th to 28th
-Largest outbreak in US history -
3000th Hit
In 2011, Jeter hit a homer for his 3000th hit in his baseball career. -
Retires
Derek Jeter finally retired in 2014 after making his 14th All Star appearance. He also became #6 on the list of all-time hits leaders.