Saturday, January 15, 2005

What Happened in the Year You Were Born?




George H.W. Bush is president of the US


The US and its allies launch an air attack on Iraq to being liberating Kuwait


In a ground war that lasts just 100, the US easily defeat the Iraqi army in Kuwait


The case against Oliver North is "terminated" with all Iran-Contra charges dropped


The US Senate approves the nomination of Clarence Thomas, after investigating an allegation of sexual harassment


A brush fire destroys over 3000 homes in Oakland, California


Tim Berners-Lee introduces the web browser


An amateur video captures the beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police officers


Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is arrested after the remains of 11 men and boys are found in his Milwaukee, Wisconsin apartment


The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics officially ceases to exist


Linus Torvalds releases the Linux kernel


Sonic the Hedgehog is released for the Sega Genesis in North America


Minnesota Twins win the World Series


New York Giants win Superbowl XXV


Pittsburgh Penguins win the Stanley Cup


Terminator 2: Judgment Day is the top grossing film


Nirvana's Nevermind, led by the surprise hit single "Smells Like Teen Spirit", is the most popular album of the year


"Everything I Do (I Do It For You)" by Bryan Adams spends the most time at the top of the US charts


Britney Spears appears on Star Search


Home Improvement premieres



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