Generation Y imprints

Kurt Cobain

Apr 5, 1994

Kurt Cobain, lead singer of Nirvana, found dead after committing suicide.

Friends

Sep 22, 1994

Hit TV show Friends is realeased.

Oklahoma City Bombing

Apr 19, 1995

Oklahoma City bombing kills 168 and wounds 800. The bombing is the worst domestic terrorist incident in U.S. history.

Harry Potter

Jun 30, 1997

First Harry Potter book was published.

The Price is Right

Mar 5, 1998

Bob Barker’s “The Price is Right” game show had its 5,000 episode.

Pokemon

Jan 1, 1999

Pokémon became the most popular toy among kids.

9/11 Terrorist Attacks

Sep 11, 2001

Al Queda terrorists bomb world trade centers in New York City, NY.

Columbia Space Shuttle

Feb 1, 2003

Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrates upon re-entry to the Earth's atmosphere, killing all 7 astronauts and resulting in a 29-month suspension of the space shuttle program.

Facebook

Feb 1, 2004

The Social Networking Facebook is launched.

Hurricane Katrina

Aug 1, 2005

one of the top 5 biggest hurricanes to hit the united states.

Anna Nicole Smith

Feb 8, 2007

Death of model and actress anna nicole smith from combined drug abuse.

Virginia Tech Shooting

Apr 17, 2007

Seung-Hui Cho killed 32 people, injuring 25.

Barack Obama Elected President

Nov 5, 2008

Elected 44th president of the united states, also first black US president.

Swine Flu Outbreak

Apr 1, 2009

Swine flu outbreak starts April, 2009 infecting 14-36 million people.

Osama Bin Laden Killed

May 1, 2011

Osama bin laden, leader of 9/11 attacks, killed by US forces. May 1st, 2011.