Jillian's Timeline

By jeckard
  • Britain alarmed by outbreak of "mad cow" disease

    Britain alarmed by outbreak of "mad cow" disease
  • Militant Taliban leaders seize Afghan capital of Kabul.

    Militant Taliban leaders seize Afghan capital of Kabul.
  • F.B.I arrests suspected Unabomber.

    F.B.I arrests suspected Unabomber.
  • President blocks ban on late-term abortions.

    President blocks ban on late-term abortions.
  • U.S, U.K and France agree to freeze Nazi's gold loot

    U.S, U.K and France agree to freeze Nazi's gold loot
  • European Union plans to admit 6 nations.

    European Union plans to admit 6 nations.
  • My Birthday

    My Birthday
    Brigham And Women's Hospital
  • Hong Kong returns to Chinese rule

    Hong Kong returns to Chinese rule
  • Matthew Shepard, gay Wyoming student, was fatally beaten in a hate crime in which 2 guilty students were arrested.

    Matthew Shepard, gay Wyoming student, was fatally beaten in a hate crime in which 2 guilty students were arrested.
  • Europeans agree on single currency.

    Europeans agree on single currency.
  • U.S cruise missiles hit terrorist bases in Sudan and Afghanistan.

    U.S cruise missiles hit terrorist bases in Sudan and Afghanistan.
  • President accused in White House sex scandal denies allegations of affair with White House intern, Monica Lewinsky.

    President accused in White House sex scandal denies allegations of affair with White House intern, Monica Lewinsky.
  • U.S Supreme Court rules in favor of Bush over Gore.

    U.S Supreme Court rules in favor of Bush over Gore.
  • U.S sailors on naval ship "The Cole" attacked Yemen.

    U.S sailors on naval ship "The Cole" attacked Yemen.
  • Mad cow disease in Europe breaks out through bad meat.

    Mad cow disease in Europe breaks out through bad meat.
  • The World Trade Center and the Pentagon are attacked by the Al Quaeda.

    The World Trade Center and the Pentagon are attacked by the Al Quaeda.
  • The Taliban is ousted by the American army.

    The Taliban is ousted by the American army.
  • Tamil Tigers and Sri Lankan government sign a cease-fire agreement, ending 19 years of civil war.

    Tamil Tigers and Sri Lankan government sign a cease-fire agreement, ending 19 years of civil war.
  • U.S. withdraws from International Court Treaty.

    U.S. withdraws from International Court Treaty.
  • Terrorist bomb in Bali kills hundreds.

    Terrorist bomb in Bali kills hundreds.
  • Ariel Sharon elected Israeli prime minister.

    Ariel Sharon elected Israeli prime minister.
  • Space shuttle in Columbia explodes, killing all 7 astronauts.

    Space shuttle in Columbia explodes, killing all 7 astronauts.
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger is elected the governor of California in Gray Davis' place.

    Arnold Schwarzenegger is elected the governor of California in Gray Davis' place.
  • The U.S declares official end to combat operations in Iraq.

    The U.S declares official end to combat operations in Iraq.
  • Spain is rocked by terrorist attacks, killing more than 200. Al Qaeda takes responsibility.

    Spain is rocked by terrorist attacks, killing more than 200. Al Qaeda takes responsibility.
  • Gay marriages begin in Massachusetts, the first state in the country to legalize such unions.

    Gay marriages begin in Massachusetts, the first state in the country to legalize such unions.
  • U.S. troops launch an attack on Falluja, stronghold of the Iraqi insurgenty.

    U.S. troops launch an attack on Falluja, stronghold of the Iraqi insurgenty.
  • Worldwide aid pours in to help the 11 Asian countries devestated by the December 6, 2004 tsunami.

    Worldwide aid pours in to help the 11 Asian countries devestated by the December 6, 2004 tsunami.
  • The Terry Schiavo case becomes the fucus of an emotional battle in Congress.

    The Terry Schiavo case becomes the fucus of an emotional battle in Congress.
  • Pope John Paul II dies and is replaced by Benedict XVI.

    Pope John Paul II dies and is replaced by Benedict XVI.
  • After weeks of student-led protests, French president Jacques Chirac repels a new labor law that would have made it easier for employers to fire workers under 25.

    After weeks of student-led protests, French president Jacques Chirac repels a new labor law that would have made it easier for employers to fire workers under 25.
  • Democrats gain control of both houses of Congress in midterm relations.

    Democrats gain control of both houses of Congress in midterm relations.
  • The Senate confirms Mike McConnell as the director of National Intelligence.

    The Senate confirms Mike McConnell as the director of National Intelligence.
  • Romania and Bulgaria join the European Union, bringing the number of countries to 27.

    Romania and Bulgaria join the European Union, bringing the number of countries to 27.
  • California Democrat Nancy Pelosi becomes the first woman speaker of the House.

    California Democrat Nancy Pelosi becomes the first woman speaker of the House.
  • Three men wearing ski masks steal four pieces of artwork from the Zurich Museum in one of the largest art robberies in history.

    Three men wearing ski masks steal four pieces of artwork from the Zurich Museum in one of the largest art robberies in history.
  • Presidential primary election begins with Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee.

    Presidential primary election begins with Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee.
  • Cuban president Fidel Castro permanently steps down after 49 years in power.

    Cuban president Fidel Castro permanently steps down after 49 years in power.