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Bush Steals Election
On this day the US Supreme Court halted the Florida recount and handed the presidency to the candidate who did not receive the most votes in the election, George W. Bush. So much for democracy. -
My Birthday
At 12:10am I, Bailey Hightower, first saw the world. I was born in New York Hospital on Friday, Deceber 15,2000 in Manhatten, New York. -
September 11
On September 11, 2001 America was attacked when two planes flew into the World Trade Center in lower Manhanttan. A third plane flew into the Pentagon and a fourth crashed into a field in Pennsylvania. Over 3000 people were killed in the attack. -
Hunt for Al-Qaida
On this day the US Justice Department began a manhunt for At-Qaida members who plotted the September 11th attacks.. -
Wicked Opens on Broadway
On June 10th Wicked began its historic run at the Gershwin Theater on. After nine years, the show is still selling out every night. -
Red Sox Win the World Series
After an 86 years drought, the Boston Boston Red Sox finally won the World Series by sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals on four games. The Curse of the Bambino is over. -
Hurricane Katrina
On this day, Katrina, a level 4 hurricane, slammed into New Orleans and the surrounding areas. It was the second largest hurricane US history. It took hundreds of lives and caused over $110 million dollars in damge. -
Shani Davis Becomes the First African American to Win Gold at the Winter Olympics
Speed skater Shani Davis became the first African American to win an individual gold medal when he skated to victory in the 1000 meter race at the winter olympics in Torino Italy. A few days later he won a silver medal in the 1500 meter race. -
Steve Jobs Unveils the iPhone
On January 9th Steve Jobs introduced the world to the iphone. This phone changed cell phones forever. -
Barack Obama Elected 44th President of the United States
Barak Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States on this date in 2008. He was received over 52% of the popular vote carried many states that were a part of the old Confederacy. -
Michael Jackson, King of Pop Dies
Michael Jackson's sad and wierd life ended on this day. Like his former father-in-law, Elvis Presley, he died of an overdose. However, a jury found that Michael was not responsible for his overdose. His doctor was held responsible for his death. -
Deepwater Horizons Explosion
On this date there was an explosion on Deepwater Horizon oil drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The explosion killed 11 people and and polluted a large portion of the coast of the Gulf. Sadly, residue from the spill is still washing up on Gulf coast beaches today. -
US Kills Osama Bin Ladden
On May 2nd, US special forces killed Osama Bin Ladden. Osama Bin Ladden was killed because he was the mastermind behind 9|11 attacks. -
One World Trade is Tallest Building New York City
On this date One World Trade surpassed the Empire State Building to become the City's tallest building. This is shows that New York is rebounding from the 9/11 attacks which destroyed the City's former tallest buildings, the World Trade Center.
