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Spielberg was born
Steven Spielberg was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was also the oldest and only son of four children ("Steven Spielberg Biography"). -
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War began on this date and the U.S. was involved to try to prevent communist takeover in South Vietnam ("Vietnam War"). -
Spielberg becomes a Boy Scout
As a Boy Scout, Spielberg accomplished his merit badge for photography by creating a nine minute film called the Last Gunfight. After making this film, he became interested in being a filmmaker ("Steven Spielberg Interview"). -
JFK Assassination
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated ("November..."). -
Spielberg creates the film Firelight
17-year-old Spielberg made the film Firelight as his first full length feature film ("Steven Spielberg"). -
Apollo 11
Apollo 11 was the first landing on the moon ("Top 10..."). -
Kent State Shootings
National Guard troops opened fire on students, wounding nine and killing four people (Poulton). -
First successful film
Spielberg makes his first major box-office success film called Jaws (Clamen). -
Married to Amy Irving
Spielberg married Amy Irving and had a son named Max ("Steven Spielberg"). -
Divorce from Amy Irving
Divorced Amy Irving and had to pay a one-hundred-million dollar settlement ("Steven Spielberg"). -
2nd Marriage
Married to actress Kate Capshaw and had four children and two adopted children ("Steven Spielberg Biography"). -
September 11th Attacks
Hijackers flew planes into the World Trade Center, The Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania, killing over 3,000 people ("9/11 Attacks"). -
Disability
Spielberg is diagnosed with dislexia which explains why as a child, he had trouble reading in school ("Steven Spielberg Escaped...").