VaBeachGuy 12 Posted February 17, 2008 What events in history are the moments that you remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when you heard the news? For me I have a few. August 16, 1977 Elvis Presley died. January 28, 1986 The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. June 20, 1986 Maryland Terrapin Basketball star Len Bias died. September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attack on U.S. What are some of your? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted February 17, 2008 (edited) January 28, 1986 The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. October 17, 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. August 2, 1990 Iraq invades Kuwait. October 3, 1990 German unification. December 26, 1991 The Supreme Soviet (ruling body of the Soviet Union) declares the Union to be dissolved. December 31, 1999 Boris Yeltsin resigns as President of Russia. January 1, 2000 nothing happens September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attack on U.S. March 20, 2003 Iraq war begins. And the most significant event... February 16, 2008 Capt_Picard talks to a real-life girl (he says). Edited February 18, 2008 by Lt. Van Roy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theunicornhunter 2 Posted February 17, 2008 August 16, 1977 Elvis Presley died January 17, 1991 Operation Desert Storm begins Nov 8, 2000 - the morning after the 2000 Presidential elections Sept 11, 2001 Terrorist attacks Feb 1, 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrates on re-entry August 29, 2005 First levee break in New Orleans Sept 4, 2006 - Steve Irwin dies January 28, 2008 Gordon B. Hinckley dies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted February 17, 2008 August 2, 1990 Iraq invades Kuwait. I'll have to add that one, I remember it clearly because I was on CQ duty in the Army on August 1st (and was quite mad because it was Pay Day and Pay Day was always a half day). For those that don't know, CQ duty (Charge of Quarters) is a 24 hour shift (no sleeping allowed). Me and another soldier from my unit had to sit in the Day Room (Where a TV and Pool table were located, like a recreation room) and just be there on duty in case anyone needed help or in case something happened like a fire or anything you can think of. Very boring task but at least you got the next 24 hours off (which I always slept a good portion of lol). Anyway, me and Specialist Darleen Williams had CQ Duty that night. We sat there watching videos, eating pizza and just generally BSing the whole night. The only movie that I can remember that we watched was "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation". Anyway, the news (CNN) was on somewhere around 4 or 5 in the morning when they announced the invasion and showed the tanks rolling through Kuwait City. I told Williams then and there that we'd be deployed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted February 17, 2008 August 16,1977 - Elvis Pressley dies - I remember that one because it was just 3 months after I saw him in concert. Jan 28, 1986 - Challenger Disaster - I remember being at a business meeting in Lancaster, Pa and they broke into the middle of the presention with the news. We just sat around the rest of the day watching the news on TV. November 22, 1963 - John F. Kennedy assassination - I vaguely remember being let out of school that day right after it happened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordOfTheBorg 1 Posted February 17, 2008 December 31st, 1999- everyone holds there breath while Y2K disaster happens. September 11, 2001- terror attacks. i remember this one especially because i was homeschooling and my brother woke me up by telling me that they hit some buildings in america. i watched tv all day and i don't remember anything about that night September 4th, 2006- steve irwin dies. This was a sad day for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekz 7 Posted February 18, 2008 November 22, 1963 - John F Kennedy assassinated in Dallas, Texas (I was in Jr. High school) November 24, 1963 - Lee Harvey Oswald shot by Jack Ruby in Dallas on live TV April 4, 1968 - Martin Luther King assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee (I was in play practice in High School) June 5, 1968 - Robert F. Kennedy assassinated in LA, California Jan 28, 1986 - Space Shettle Challenger Disaster August 31, 1997 - Diana, Princess of Wales dies after car crash in Paris, France Sept 11, 2001 Terrorist attacks in NYC and Washington DC Feb 1, 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrates on re-entry March 20, 2003 Iraq war begins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted February 18, 2008 August 16,1977 - Elvis Pressley dies - I remember that one because it was just 3 months after I saw him in concert. Jan 28, 1986 - Challenger Disaster - I remember being at a business meeting in Lancaster, Pa and they broke into the middle of the presention with the news. We just sat around the rest of the day watching the news on TV. November 22, 1963 - John F. Kennedy assassination - I vaguely remember being let out of school that day right after it happened. Here are some other events Kor remembers: April 15, 1865: Lincoln is assassinated July 4, 1783: Colonies win their independence from England December 25, 0000 ± about 5 years: Jesus Christ born 4.54 billion years ago: Earth forms Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt_Picard 0 Posted February 18, 2008 (edited) February 16, 2008 Capt_Picard talks to a real-life girl (he says). Why is that a shock? Edited February 18, 2008 by Capt_Picard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted February 18, 2008 February 16, 2008 Capt_Picard talks to a real-life girl (he says). Why is that a shock? Because is usually the response girls give you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt_Picard 0 Posted February 18, 2008 February 16, 2008 Capt_Picard talks to a real-life girl (he says). Why is that a shock? Because is usually the response girls give you. Scream and have hearts come out of their heads? ... How did you find that video? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted February 18, 2008 (edited) How did you find that video? It was right below . Edited February 18, 2008 by Lt. Van Roy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted February 18, 2008 February 16, 2008 Capt_Picard talks to a real-life girl (he says). Why is that a shock? Because is usually the response girls give you. <_< You are absolutely ruthless..... Here are some other events Kor remembers: April 15, 1865: Lincoln is assassinated July 4, 1783: Colonies win their independence from England December 25, 0000 ± about 5 years: Jesus Christ born 4.54 billion years ago: Earth forms Ahhh....a walk down memory lane....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gummy 0 Posted February 18, 2008 July 20th, 1969- Man first set foot upon the Moon. November 22nd, 1963- JFK Assassination. April, and June, 1968- Dr. King and Sen. Bobby Kennedy's Assassinations. September 11, 2001- Terrorist Attacks on USA. I remember all of them as if they happened yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
