Richard Skonecki's Life

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  • Richard Skonecki

    Richard Skonecki is born.
  • Babe Ruth retires from Major League Baseball.

    Babe Ruth retires from Major League Baseball.

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    In 1935 The greatest hitter in the history of baseball, Babe Ruth, retires from Major League Baseball. He is one of the best players on the team and he was on the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, in 1939.
  • The Hoover Dam

    The Hoover Dam

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    In 1935 the Hoover Dam is dedicated by the President Roosevelt. The Hoover Dam was built to provide hydroelectric power to the states of California and Arizona. The the Hoover Dam was built to control seasonal flooding of the Colorado River.The Hoover dam was originally called the Boulder Dam. The Boulder Dam got changed to the Hoover Dam because it was to recognize President Hoover's oversight of the construction of the dam.
  • A Opera Opens in New York City

    A Opera Opens in New York City

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    In 1935 Porgy and Bess, the opera by George Gershwin, opens in New York City.Gershwin called Porgy and Bess a folk opera because people would naturally sing folk music.
  • Jesse Owens Wins Four Gold Medals

    Jesse Owens Wins Four Gold Medals

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    In the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, a black Alabama native educated at Ohio State University, Jesse Owens, wins four gold medals.
  • King Edward VIII of England

    King Edward VIII of England

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    In year 1936 King Edward VIII of England gives up his throne to marry Wallace W. Simpson, “the woman I love.”
  • The Golden Gate Bridge

    The Golden Gate Bridge

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    In year 1937 The Golden Gate Bridge opens in San Francisco. The Golden Gate Bridge is located between San Francisco and the Pacific Ocean.
  • World War 2

    World War 2

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    On September 1, 1939 World War 2 begins. There were a lot of people that sacrificed there lives to fight in the War.
  • Germany and Poland

    Germany and Poland

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    In year 1939 Germany invades Poland.
  • The Wizard of Oz

    The Wizard of Oz

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    In 1939 the Hollywood releases The Wizard of Oz, one of the first color films. A lot of people enjoyed The Wizard of OZ when Hollywood released the show.
  • Richard's First Day at Elementary School

    Richard's First Day at Elementary School

    Richard begins his first day of elementary school at St. Stanislaus school.
  • The Attack on Pearl Harbor

    The Attack on Pearl Harbor

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    The Japanese attack the Uniited States Naval Fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. On the next day, the United States declares war on Japan, thus enterining into World War 2.
  • Richard's Freshman Year

    Richard's Freshman Year

    Richard begins his freshman year at Boys Tech High School.

  • Richard's Career

    Richard begins his career at Sorgel Electric.
  • Richard Marries

    Richard Marries

    Richard marries Rose Dykas.

  • Richard's Son

    Richard's son, David Skonecki, is born.

  • Richard's Daughter

    Richard's daughter, Dianne Skonecki, is born.
  • Richard Begins Football Coaching Job

    Richard Begins Football Coaching Job

    Richard begins his first football coaching job at St. Roman school.
  • Richard goes on a Trip

    Richard goes on a Trip

    Richard goes on his first trip to Las Vegas.

  • Richard Retires

    Richard retires from the Square D company.