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Andrea's Birth
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Euro Introduced
(World Event)
The euro was adopted as the new currency for the European Monetary Union -
Columbine
(US Event)
One of the first major school shootings just before the start of the 21st century at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado -
New Millennium
(World Event)
The world celebrated the beginning of the 21st century -
Jenna's Birth
(Personal Event)
Birth of my younger sister -
9/11
(US Event)
Terrorist planes crashed into the twin towers in the World Trade Center and The Pentagon leaving thousands dead -
First Recital
(Personal Event)
I had my first dance recital -
Facebook Launch
(World Event)
Mark Zuckerberg launched the popular social networking service -
Hurricane Katrina
(US Event)
Category 5 hurricane that hit Louisiana and Florida resulting in catastrophic damage and thousands of deaths -
Pluto Becomes Dwarf Planet
(World Event)
Scientists discovered that Pluto should be considered dwarf planet, denoting it from its initiation classification -
iPhone Launch
(World Event)
Apple released its first iPhone -
President Barack Obama
(US Event)
President Barack Obama is elected to office as the United State's first African American president -
Danced in Disney World
(Personal Event)
I danced in Disney World down Main Street, for Steve Rushton, and in a Jonas Brothers flashmob for the annual Disney Christmas Day Parade which was televised -
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
(World Event)
Industrial disaster in the Gulf of Mexico by BP -
Osama Bin Laden Death
(World Event)
Announcement of death of Osama Bin Laden (leader and founder of Al-Qaeda) by US forces -
Confirmation
(Personal Event)
I made my confirmation at my Catholic Church -
Hurricane Sandy
(US Event)
Category 3 deadly Atlantic hurricane causing destructive damage in the North East -
End of Mayan Calendar Cycle
(World Event)
The Mayan calendar had no further records past this date -
Pope Benedict XVI Resigns
(World Event)
First time in history where a pope resigns since 1415 -
Boston Marathon Bombing
(US Event)
Pressure cooker bombs went off at annual Boston Marathon, killing three and injuring hundreds -
Malala Wins Nobel Peace Prize
(World Event)
Malala becomes the youngest person to ever receive the Nobel Peace Prize due to her fight for education for children -
Same-Sex Marriage Legalized
(US Event)
Same-sex marriage becomes legal in all 50 states -
License
(Personal Event)
I got my driver's license -
High School Graduation
(Personal Event)
I graduated from high school -
Started College
(Personal Event)
Start of undergraduate degree as a double major in elementary education & multidisciplinary studies with minors in special education and middle school language arts -
Donald Trump Election
(US Event)
Donald Trump was elected President over his opponent, Hillary Clinton -
Study Abroad in Italy
(Personal Event)
I studied special education abroad in Rome and Florence -
Total Solar Eclipse
(US Event)
First visible total eclipse since 1991 reaching coast-to-coast -
Parkland Shooting
(US Event)
School shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida killing and injuring many students, leading to various gun control movements -
Adopted Cat
(Personal Event)
My family adopted our beloved cat, Taz
