My Life

By njbentley1

  • NAFTA Established

    The North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement goes into effect. Reflection: The United States now has no tariffs on any goods coming from the North Atlantic countries; result - trade is significanly cheaper and easier.
  • Period: to

    Life

  • Netscape Debuts as one of the hottest IPOs of the time

    Netscape Navigator, the world's first real web browser debuts in August. Reflection: The internet and the modern world are born.

  • Don Shula announces his retirement

    Miami dolphins coach Don Shula announces his retirement. Reflection: Shula was the most successful coach in the NFL. It's sad to see him go.

  • Dennis Rodman suspended indefinitely for kicking camera man

    Chicago Bull Dennis Rodman kicks cameraman, Eugene Amosin, in the groin; suspended indefinitely and fined $25,000. Reflection: Dennis Rodman becomes an official idiot. American people lose respect for him.

  • Elton John Knighted

    Elton John oficially Knighted. Reflection: The first musician officially knighted by the Queen of England.

  • Last flight of the SR-71 "Blackbird"

    The SR-71 takes it's last flight ever before it is retired to the Smithsonian institution. Reflection: The end of an era, the SR-71 was the first aircraft to travel over the speed of sound.

  • United States wins Sydney Olympics

    United States wins the most medals (97), and the most gold medals (40) in Summer Olympics held in Sydney, Australia. Reflection: The United States shows its superior strength and the unity of its people by winning the olympics.

  • United States attacked by Al Qaeda

    The United States of America was violently attacked by the terrorist organization known as Al Qaeda. 2,977 people were killed; all were innocent civilians. Reflection: The United States will stop at nothing to avenge the death of our loved ones. This was a horrible and tragic day for our nation; one that will never be forgotten.

  • President Bush signs No Child Left Behind Act

    George W. Bush signs the No Child Left Behind Act into law. Reflection: Students will now get better education and society will be able to grow and prosper more than ever before.

  • Fallujah; US forces misktakenly shoot and kill 8 Iraqi police officers

    United States forces mistakenly shoot and kill eight Iraqi police officers. Reflection: This is a sad day, but one that we will overcome; the mistake was unfortunate, and will hopefully not be made again.

  • NASA Spacecraft Genisis Crashes

    The unmanned NASA spacecraft Genisis crash-lands after the parachute fails to open. Reflection: Several million dollars go down the drain because of a faulty parachute.

  • F-22 Raptor put in service

    Introduction of the F-22 Raptor into USAF active service. Reflection: The United States shows her prowess again with the introduction of a new type of aircraft. Maintains status as world's largest power.

  • Iran Successfully Enriches Uranium

    Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announces that Iran has successfully enriched uranium Reflection: Iran is now that much closer to having nuclear weapons.

  • Car Bombs found in Picadilly Circus

    Two car bombs are found in the heart of London at Picadilly Circus. Reflection: Thousands were almost killed, we are fortunate that the crisis was averted.

  • Barack Obama elected as first African American President

    Barack Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected President of the United States. Reflection: This is a major milestone in United States civil rights, the first African American to be president of the United States of America.

  • Tiger Woods leaves professional golf

    Tiger Woods announced an indefinite leave from professional golf to focus on his marriage. Reflection: The man needs to forget about marriage, he's already screwed that up. Loss of respect for one of the world's best golfers.

  • Don't Ask Don't Tell Policy repealed

    The repeal of the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy, the 17-year-old policy banning on homosexuals serving openly in the United States military, was signed into law by President Barack Obama. Reflection: Major step in civil rights in the military since blacks were integrated years before.

  • Fidel Castro Resigns

    Fidel Castro resigns from the Communist Party of Cuba's central committee after 45 years of holding the title. Reflection: Communist rule is finally on the downturn in the world.

  • One World Trade Center overtakes the Empire State Building

    The unfinished One World Trade Center overtakes the Empire State building to become the tallest building in New York Reflection: Our country is rebuilding its national heritage.