Time Line Of Events

Birth

Jun 27, 1934

Richard Skonecki is born.

First day of elementary school.

Sep 7, 1940

Richardbegins his first day of elementary school at St.Stanislaus school

War

Aug 7, 1942

The United States Marines land on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands in the first American offensive of World War II. A naval battle would commence on November 12 for three days with the U.S. Navy able to retain control despite heavy losses.

Segregation

Jul 28, 1948

Executive Order 9981, ending segregation in the United States military, is signed into effect by President Harry S. Truman.

Freshman year at Boys Tech High School.

Sep 7, 1948

Richard begins his freshman year at Boys Tech High School.

Starts career at Sorgel Electric

Jan 14, 1951

Richard begins his career at Sorgel Electric.

ANZUS Treaty

Sep 1, 1951

The United States, Australia, and New Zealand sign a mutual security pact, the ANZUS Treaty.ANZUS Treaty was an agreement signed in 1951 to protect the security of the Pacific.

Married

Sep 14, 1962

Richard marries Rose Dykas.

James Meredith

Oct 1, 1962

Three thousand troops quell riots, allowing James Meredith to enter the University of Mississippi as the first black student under guard by Federal marshals.

Son's Birth

Feb 27, 1966

Richard's son,David Sconecki,is born

Medicare

Jul 1, 1966

Medicare, the government medical program for citizens over the age of 65, begins.Medicare Advantage (MA) is a United States health insurance program of managed health care (preferred provider organization (PPO) or health maintenance organization (HMO)) that serves as a substitute for "OriginalMedicare" Parts A and B Medicare benefits.

Daughter's Birth

Oct 15, 1967

Richard's daughter,Dianne Sconecki,is born.

Coaching

Sep 5, 1972

Richard begins his first football coaching job at ST.Roman School.

Las Vegas,Nevada

Apr 16, 1973

Richard goes on his first trip to Las Vegas,Navada.

Jerry West

Oct 3, 1974

Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers, dubbed "Mr. Clutch" for his performances on the court, retired after playing 14 seasons in the NBA. West scored 25,192 points during his career, along with averaging 29.1 ppg in 153 playoff games.

NCAA Mens Division Basketball Tournament

Apr 3, 1989

The Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team defeats the Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball team to win the 1989 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament.

Retirement

Jun 16, 1989

Richard retires from the Square D Company.