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Actor
Tom Hanks
- Starred in Forrest Gump, Castaway, Saving Private Ryan, and Apollo 13, as well as many others.
- He was born on July 9th, 1956
- He has also directed and written several other movies https://www.biography.com/actor/tom-hanks -
Technology
Walkman
- It was marketed toward teens and younger audiences
- It helped people exercise
- The headphones were updated from the earmuff-style ones of the ’60s https://www.surfacemag.com/articles/sony-walkman-40th-anniversary/ -
Athlete
Michael Jordon
- Won four league MVPs
- 1990-1991 was his best playing year
- He wore number 23 https://www.nba.com/news/history-nba-legend-michael-jordan -
Fashion
Doc Martens - They have signature yellow string around the edges GAP Sweatshirts - It started as a hoodie for boys and babies Beanies - A close-fitting, brimless cap. http://www.skooldays.com/categories/fashion/fa1284.htm -
Music
Tupac - Snoop Dogg accepted his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for him after he died
Nirvana - Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014
Bestie Boys - Three members: Mike D, MCA, and Ad-Rock http://www.skooldays.com/categories/music/mu1191.htm -
Toys
Furby - A digital toy that could speak and blink
Bop It - Had three demands: bop it, twist it, and pull it
Polly Pocket - A miniature world that held little characters http://www.skooldays.com/categories/toys/ty1407.htm -
News Event
The Gulf War
- Iraq attacked Kuwait for power and money
- Led to the Iraq War
- The first war that was heavily televised https://progressive.org/latest/remembering-first-gulf-war-kelly-210302/ -
President
George H.W. Bush, 4 years
- The 41st president
- Served in WWII in the Navy
- Went to Yale University https://www.archives.gov/news/articles/remembering-president-george-hw-bush -
Movie
Hocus Pocus
- The sequel came out on September 30, 2022
- There were Pop figures made of the three main witches
- Directed by Kenny Ortega https://movies.disney.com/hocus-pocus -
Transportation
Ferrari F355
- The F355 was made as a replacement for the 348
- It came out in 1994 as a 1995 model
- Launched in 2 body styles https://www.supercars.net/blog/1994-ferrari-f355-gts/ -
TV Show
Friends
- It is one of the most-watched shows on Netflix
- The cast worked together to raise their pay in season 3
- Jennifer Aniston was the last of the main six characters to join http://www.skooldays.com/categories/primetime/pt1120.htm