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Posted on 6/3/21 at 11:41 pm to auzach91
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Olympic bombing in Atlanta. 5 years old. We went to archery and wrestling and watched the torch get carried in. Can’t think of anything major before that
I was there at the time but recall things from way before. I was already 11. I did go out with my parents and brothers to watch the torch being ran in. Went to a bunch of the US baseball games because Skip was coach.
Posted on 6/3/21 at 11:47 pm to Pedro
Yugoslavia conflict(Kosovo War) and Hurricane Georges. Both in 1998
This post was edited on 6/4/21 at 12:03 am
Posted on 6/3/21 at 11:59 pm to Pedro
Hurricane Audrey in 1957 and all the stories about snakes and alligators in people’s homes. I was 7 and that was creepy.
And then Billy Cannon’s return to the Baton Rouge airport holding his Heisman Trophy in 1959.
And then Billy Cannon’s return to the Baton Rouge airport holding his Heisman Trophy in 1959.
Posted on 6/4/21 at 12:00 am to Pedro
I sort of remember Elvis dying but probably the Iranian hostage crisis caused by Jimmy Biden Carter when Reagan white knighted and saved America.
Posted on 6/4/21 at 12:03 am to Pedro
2000 election
Posted on 6/4/21 at 12:06 am to Pedro
Northridge earthquake 1994. Was visiting my aunt and uncle who lived in, yup you guessed it, Northridge, CA. 4:30 in the morning and everything valuable inside the house toppled over and was destroyed. It Was pretty nuts. Lots of screaming and panic lol. I was Three and a half years old.
Posted on 6/4/21 at 12:09 am to Pedro
Challenger. Baby Jessica. Berlin wall. Gulf war. Trade center bombing. Oklahoma city.
Posted on 6/4/21 at 1:35 am to Pedro
Cuban Missle Crisis.
Posted on 6/4/21 at 2:55 am to Pedro
I remember parents/grandparents watching the Warren Report and other things discussing JFK assassination.
Posted on 6/4/21 at 3:32 am to Pedro
I vaguely remember my parents taking me to the Rockets NBA championship parade in mid 90’s and vividly remember USA women’s World Cup in 98 but doubt those are considered major news stories
I guess princess Diana? I was born in 89 fwiw but have a pretty terrible memory
I guess princess Diana? I was born in 89 fwiw but have a pretty terrible memory
Posted on 6/4/21 at 3:36 am to Pedro
JFK assassination
Posted on 6/4/21 at 3:40 am to Pedro
Apollo 11 landing on the moon
Posted on 6/4/21 at 4:05 am to Pedro
Elvis dying.
Posted on 6/4/21 at 4:23 am to Stevo
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Munich Olympics, terrorists attack Israelis.
Oh yeah. I forgot that one. But I was a little kid, didn't have TV but spent that time with my grandparents. It freaked me out.
Posted on 6/4/21 at 4:32 am to Pedro
Challenger explosion
Posted on 6/4/21 at 4:48 am to LSUBoo
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I think I can speak for the bulk of late Gen X when I say the Challenger explosion.
Followed by Baby Jessica and the fall of the Berlin Wall.
This
ETA:
Not a first memory, but the Gulf War (1st one) happened while I was in grade school, and there was talk of Baton Rouge being a potential target because of Exxon. Nothing like the fear of being bombed to keep kids in line.
This post was edited on 6/4/21 at 4:51 am
Posted on 6/4/21 at 5:03 am to Pedro
Nixon resignation
Posted on 6/4/21 at 5:07 am to Bigfishchoupique
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cuban missile crisis...
This is mine also...
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