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Birth of Soyoung Son
As my mother's maiden name is Kim, she was born as Soyoung Kim. She was born in a local hospital in her birth and home city of Seoul, South Korea. She was the second-born child since my mom has an older brother. Apparently my grandmother was disappointed because she wanted another boy, rather than a female. -
Official Disbandment of the Beatles
The Beatles, an internationally-acclaimed band founded in 1960, publically announced their official disbandment in 1970. Although the announcement occurred on April 10th, the break-up of the group was a gradual process as the members wished to pursue solo careers. Although John Lennon was the first to leave the band in September 1969, it was only when Paul McCartney revealed his departure from the band on April 10th when the news was open to the public. -
Birth of Younger Brother
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Nixon Resignation
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First Day of 5th Grade
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Assassination of President Park Chung Hee
Assassination Article
At 7:41 PM, South Korea's third president, Park Chung Hee, was assassinated on October 26, 1979. The incident is known as "10.26" Inside the Blue House, the president suffered an instantaneous death by a bullet wound in the chest and a headshot by Kim Jae-hyu, who was the director of KCIA and the president's security chief. -
Elected as Student Vice-President
As Korean public schools start on March 1st, the election day for the student government takes place around two weeks after the beginning of school. As my mom was very ambitious, she ran for vice-president of her grade. She wanted to run for president, but back in this time period, South Korea was, or sometimes still is, a society that views men as the ones who should have the power. Therefore, only a male could be voted as president, so my mom ended up becoming vice-president instead. -
Gwangju Massacre
The Gwangju Massacre was a series of revolts that took place during the time span from May 18th to 27, 1980. Chun Doo-hwan's dictatorship over South Korea was the cause of the uprisings for control over the city of Seoul. However, it is known as a massacre because of the revolting citizens were crushed by the South Korean army, resulting in about 165 deaths.
