Imprints on Generation Y By danothedino Jan 18, 1993 Martin Luther King Jr holiday observed in all 50 states for 1st time Jul 18, 1994 Crayola announces introduction of scented crayons Mar 20, 1995 Beatles song, "Baby It's You," with late John Lennon as lead singer, is released, 1st Fab Four single in more than 30 years Dec 19, 1997 James Cameron's Titanic, the highest-grossing film of all time May 4, 1998 Unabomber sentenced to four life terms. Jan 31, 1999 Family Guy premiers. Feb 13, 2000 The last original "Peanuts" comic strip appears in newspapers one day after Charles M. Schulz dies. Jan 15, 2001 Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia, launches on the internet. Sep 9, 2001 9/11, World Trade Centers hit Dec 9, 2002 United Airlines, the second largest airline in the world, files for bankruptcy. Feb 1, 2003 Morgan Spurlock begins his 30-day McDonald's diet. Aug 1, 2004 The Statue of Liberty reopens after security improvements. Aug 25, 2005 Hurricane Katrina wreaks catastrophic damage on the Gulf coast; more than 1,000 die and millions are left homeless. Dec 31, 2005 Another second is added, 23:59:60, called a leap second, to end the year 2005. Jul 24, 2007 The minimum wage increases to $5.85, up from $5.15. It's the first increase in 10 years. May 15, 2008 May 15: California's Supreme Court rules, 4 to 3, that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry.
