I bought this information/publication from a company while we were in the hospital. (thank you Birthday Keepsake) I will cherish this information!!
Time of birth: 5:57
Weight: 7 pounds 12 ounces
Length: 18 inches
You share your birthday with: Neil Alden Armstrong, first man to walk on the moon, born in 1930
Famous events that occurred on your birthday:
The US government enacted its first tax on in-come - 3% on income greater that $800 (1861)
The US, Britain and the Soviet Union signed a treaty outlawing most nuclear tests (1963)
In headlines on the week you were born:
The US raises the terror threat level to high in three cities following intelligence reports of plans for specific attacks.
President Bush signs a $417.5 billion wartime defense bill, including Monday for equipment and pay increases for troops.
Hurricane Alex spares North Carolina a direct hit but brings 100 mph winds, rain and flooding to the coastline.
About the year you were born . . .
Best of the year
Children's TV: Dora the Explorer, Clifford
Children's video: Shrek; The lion King 1 1/2
Children's book: The tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
Best movie: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Best actress: Charlize Theron, Monster
Best actor: Sean Penn, Mystic River
TV shows: Everybody Loves Raymond, CSI, American Idol
Top record: Coldplay, Clocks
Super Bowl: New England Patriots
Stanley Cup: Tampa Bay Lightning
NBA Champions: Detroit Pistons
Cost of Common Items
Average price of a new home: $195,000
Four years of private college in 2022-2023 $259,582
Average cost of a movie ticket: $8.00
First class postage stamp: .37 cents
Gas: $1.96
Top News Stories
The passing of our 40th US president Ronald Reagan is marked by a national day of morning and the first state funeral in the nation's capital since 1973.
Fun and Fashion
Toys and videos featuring Yu-Gi-Oh and Dragonball Z are popular. Yo-Yo's are making a comeback. Video games, Hot Wheels and fashion dolls like Barbie are bestsellers. Boys like tee shirts and corduroys, and denim carpenter or cargo-style pants that zip off into shorts, and running shoes. Girls like monogrammed accessories, miniskirts, capris and yoga-inspired shoes. Music from The Wiggles is a hit with preschoolers. Preteens enjoy Radio Disney tunes and CD's and DVD's from TV stas Hilary Duff and Raven.
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