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  Shirley Strohl was born on September 5th, 1940, in Michigan.
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  Japanese fighter planes launched a surprise attack in the United States, Hawaii. One day later, the U.S. declares war on Japan, leading into World War ll.
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  After declaring war on Japan, four days later, the U.S. delcares War on Germany and Italy.
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  Shirley starts her first year as a kindergarter.
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  Jackie Robinson is the first Arican-American to play in a professional baseball league.
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  Shirley enters middle school when she was 11 years old.
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  Shirley enters High School when she was 14 years old.
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  Shirley graduates her senior year when she was 17 years old.
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  John F. Kennedy was assassinated as he rode in his car though Dealy Plaza in downtown Dallas, Texas.
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  Shirley gives birth to her first child, Mark.
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  Shirley marries Ed Gulbis for the next 15 years.
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  Shirley gives birth to her second child, Danny.
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  Shirley gives birth to her third child, Sheri.
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  Shirley gives birth to her forth child, David.
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  Shirey has her fifth and final child, Deana.
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  Ed leaves his family on July 4, and Shirley divorces him later that month.