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Birth
Richard Jalowiec is born to Phyllis and Walter in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. -
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Richard Jalowiec's Life
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First African American Plays in Major League Baseball
Jackie Robinson's First GameJackie Robinson (28) signed with New York's Brooklyn Dodgers and played his first game at first base. Throughout the game, he was verbally abused and taunted for his race from, not only the fans, but the opposing team; the rude remarks did not put him down in any way, however, and he remained strong and focused during the entire game. -
Elementary School
Richard begins attending St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School from 1st-8th grade. -
Rosa Parks Refuses to Give Up Seat
The Story Behind the BusIn Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks boarded an almost full bus and refusesd to give up her seat for a white passenger. Although a nonviolent act, she was quickly arrested. This brave act led to the Montgemory Bus Boycott, which lasted a total of 381 days, and eventually put an end to segregation on Montgomery buses. -
U.S. Attempts to Launch Satellite in Space
Vanguard ProjectAs the Soviet Union moved forward with space technology at an alarming pace (only months before, they launched Sputnik), the U.S. attempted to launch a satellite into space with the Vanguard Project; however, it failed and exploded on the launch pad after lifting only four feet off the ground. -
High School
Richard begins attending Pulaski High School. -
Joins Navy
Richard joins the United States Navy, where he recieives his GED and travles to Illinois, Rhode Island, and Balitmore for programs and training. -
Alcatraz Closes
History of AlcatrazAlcatraz, located in San Francisco, California, closed down due to dangerous conditions and high costs; it spent 30 years serving as an island prison. The last twenty-seven prisoners departed as the San Francisco press watched each guard tower close. Today, Alcatraz is a National Historic Landmark. -
Discharged from Navy
Richard is discharged from the United States Navy in Charleston, South Carolina. -
U.S Postal Service
Richard begins working for the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier. -
Robert F. Kennedy's Assassination
Robert Kennedy's AssassinationRobert F. Kennedy was fatally shot three times in Los Angeles, California. After giving a speech at the Ambassador Hotel, Sirhan Sirhan shot him with a .22 pistol. At Good Samaritan Hospital, he underwent brain surgery, but unfortunately passed away a 1:44 A.M. Sirhan Sirhan was sentenced to death on April 23rd, 1969. -
Marriage
Richard gets married to Joanne Olszewski at St. Helen Church. -
First Man Sets Foot on the Moon
Apollo 11 LandingPeople from across the U.S. crowded around their televisions and watched Neil Armstrong land on and take the first step on the moon. He spoke the famous words, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," as Buzz Aldrin stood alongside him. -
Cigratte Ads Banned on Television
Cigarette Ads in the U.S.Until 1971, multiple tobacco advertisements aired on televsion; often times, they sponsored popular television shows. False advertsing was usually used, and companies claimed that cigarettes came with little health risks. However, a ban went into affect in 1971, preventing any cigarette advertisements to be shown on television. -
First Home
Richard purchases his first home with Joanne. -
First Child
Richard has his first child, Christine Jalowiec. -
New York City Blackout
New York City BlackoutAn electricity blackout occured in almost all of New York City, starting at 8:37 P.M. Two circuit breakers were tripped in Buchanan, New York due to a lightning strike. Soon after, more lightning strikes occured, causing the blackout to increase in size. During the blackout, numerous fires started and destroyed buildings and neighborhoods, in addition to the thieves running on the streets. -
Second Child
Richard has his second child, Karen Jalowiec. -
Martin Luther King Day Becomes a U.S. Federal Holiday
Martin Luther King DayEighteen years after Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, Martin Luther King Day became a federal holiday. It marks his birthday (January 15th), and is observed on the third Monday in January. Senator Edward Brooke originally introduced the bill, and Ronald Reagan signed it in 1983. -
Human Chain Campaign Fights Hunger and Homelessness
Hands Across America5.5 million people joined hands and formed a chain that stretched across the U.S. The publicity event, which was called Hands Across America, was an attempt to raise awareness of hunger and homelessness. It stretched across multiple major U.S. cities, and ended up raising a total of $34,000,000. -
Retirement
Richard retires from the U.S. Postal Service. -
St. Francis Hospital
Richard starts working at St. Francis Hospital as a security officer. -
Retirement
Richard retires from his job at St. Francis Hospital.
