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Desert Storm
Military forces invaded iraq with over 700,000 troops. Gave them a deadline but they didnt make it. We were looking for osama binladen -
The Most Amazing Day Ever
Jamey Sanders was born on this day and its my favorite day ever. I was 6 lbs 7 ounces and a bundle of joy!!!!!! -
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Bill clinton becomes president
Bill Clinton is sworn is as the 42nd President of the United States but later impeached for lying under oath. Most people were hoping that he would change everything, but just like most presidents running running the country becomes to much. -
Trade center bombings
powerful bomb exploded in the World Trade Center in New York. The explosion killed 7 and injured 1,000. The bombers were fundamental Muslims. -
Nelson Mandela Became President of S.A.
1994 Nelson Mandela is Elected President of South Africa Nelson Mandela was elected the first black leader of South Africa, after the country had its first free multiracial election. He was thrown in jail for supporting his people and refused to come out till they were treated right and when he was released he became president. -
Oklahoma City Bombings
1995 - Oklahoma City bombing kills 168 and wounds 800. The bombing is the worst domestic terrorist incident in U.S. history, and the investigation resulted in the arrests of Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols -
Us Embassy Bombed
1998 US Embassies Bombed Simultaneously On August 7, 1998, bombs exploded simultaneously at US embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar el Islam, Tanzania. The bombings killed a total of 224 people. The bombings were said to be done by international terrorist Osama bin Laden. The United States responded by bombing terrorist sites in Afghanistan and the Sudan. -
Columbine
1999 - Two teenage students murder 13 other students and teachers at Columbine High School. It is the deadliest mass murder at a high school in U.S. history, and sparks debates on gun control and bullying -
Terrorist Attack
On Sept. 11, 2001 the twin towers, the pentagon and the white house were attacked by terrorists. The white house was not hit because the plane was taking back into control. -
Anthrax
Anthrax attacks kill 5 and infect a further 17 through the U.S. Mail system. Letters containing anthrax spores were mailed to several news media offices and two Democratic U.S. Senators, killing five people and infecting 17 others. The ensuing investigation became "one of the largest and most complex in the history of law enforcement -
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Operation Eduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom
Obama sent troops at to different time to bring peace. now im not sure how long they were in there or the actual reasons they were there but your guess is as good as mine. -
No Child Left Behind Act
No Child Left Behind Act education reform bill passed -
Beltway Sniper Attacks
10 people are killed and 3 are injured in the Beltway sniper attacks around the Washington D.C. area. -
Suddam Hussein Captured
In Iraq, Saddam Hussein is captured by U.S. forces -
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina devastates the Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama coastlines killing at least 1,836 people and causing $81 billion in damage -
Virginia Tech massacre
A student shoots and kills 32 other students and professors in the Virginia Tech massacre before shooting himself. It is the worst mass-shooting in U.S. history and spurs a series of debates on gun control and journalism ethics. -
Recession officially begins
Recession officially begins in December. We were in a recession for 73 months. The last one lasted 120 months -
1st Black President Elected
U.S. presidential election, 2008; Barack Obama elected 44th President of the United States -
USS Cole
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Don't Ask Don't Tell
1993 - President Clinton signs 'Don't ask, don't tell' into law which prohibits openly gay or bisexual people from serving in the military. -
Japan Earthquake
The earthquake was the largest earthquake in history. Even japans history. On the rictor scale it was 9.0. the damage cost is more then $250 million
