Eric's Timeline for Generation Y

By 2starr
  • "Braveheart" opens in theaters.

    "Braveheart" opens in theaters.
    On the 24th of May in 1995; "Braveheart", opened in theaters and is still a very popular movie.
  • "The Lion King" opens in theaters.

    "The Lion King" opens in theaters.
    On June 24th, 2005, Disney's "The Lion King", opened in theaters in America.
  • "Star Wars: episode 1," opens in theaters

    "Star Wars: episode 1," opens in theaters
    On May 19th, 1999, the very first Star Wars prequal is released.
  • George W. Bush

    George W. Bush
    George W. Bush is sworn into office. He will be the president throughout 9/11 and for a good chunk of our childhood.
  • 9/11 terrorist attacks

    9/11 terrorist attacks
    Terrorists highjack 4 planes and crash 2 of them into the twin towers, killing many. The third plane crashes into the side of the pentagon and the fifth plane is taken back by the passengers who re-direct it to crash into a planes-area.
  • The first ipod is unveiled.

    The first ipod is unveiled.
    The very first ipod was unvieled on the 21st of October, 2001
  • The Final Star Wars movie is released

    The Final Star Wars movie is released
    "Star Wars, Epidode 3: Revenge of the Sith". The last and possibly greatest of the 6 Star Wars' films is released to the eager awaiters. Fans will finally get to see how Anakin Skywalker became Darth Vader and watch as the prequels finally connect to the origional saga in this epic movie release.
  • Hurricane Katrina

    Hurricane Katrina
    Hurricane Katrina is born. This hurricane will be responsible for causing much damage to New Orleans...damage that may take years to repair.
  • The novel, Beastly, is published.

    The novel, Beastly, is published.
    Beastly ( a much loved book to myself and many other teens), is published. A movie version would later follow.
  • Obama is sworn in as president.

    Obama is sworn in as president.
    America's first half-black president, Barack Obama, is sworn in.
  • Law against Texting while driving

    Law against Texting while driving
    A new driving law is passed in Wisconsin that bans texting while driving.
  • Packers Win the 2011 Superbowl!

    Packers Win the 2011 Superbowl!
    Packers win the Superbowl February 6th, 2011.
  • Osma Bin Laden found and killed.

    Osma Bin Laden found and killed.
    U.S. forces find and kill Osama Bin Laden.
  • Huricane Irene is born.

    Huricane Irene is born.
    Hurricane Irene is born, a hurricane that will cause much damage to the east coast.
  • The Royal Wedding

    The Royal Wedding
    Prince William marries Catherine Middleton at Westminister Abbey. DVD's of the wedding are made and are later available for purchase.