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Key Historical Events from 1995 to 2000: An Era of Change

This overview captures significant events from 1995 to 2000, highlighting key political, social, and cultural developments in the United States and globally. Notable occurrences include the Republican resurgence in Congress, the tragic Oklahoma City bombing, the Centennial Olympic Park bombing, advancements in technology, and pivotal moments like the impeachment of President Clinton. Additionally, the rise of new trends in music and fashion reflects the evolving cultural landscape. This summary emphasizes how these historical events shaped future socio-political dynamics and public awareness.

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Key Historical Events from 1995 to 2000: An Era of Change

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  1. Francis Blackwell Past Predicts the Future 1995-2000 2000

  2. Historical Significance - 1995 • Republicans gain control of House and the Senate, first time since 1955. • Heat wave kills 750 in Chicago, which brought attention to urban poorness and elderly in extreme conditions

  3. 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing • Bomb attack on Alfred P. Murrah FederalBuilding in downtown Oklahoma City on April 19th. • Killed 168 and wounded 800 • Arrests of Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols • As a result of the bombing, the U.S. government passed legislation designed to increase protection around federal buildings.

  4. Historical Significance - 1996 • Khobar Towers Bombing leaves 19 U.S. servicemen dead in Saudi Arabia • Centennial Olympic Park Bombing at Summer Olympics in Atlanta kills 1 and injures 111 • Bill Clinton reelected

  5. Historical Significance - 1997 • President Clinton bars all federal funding on any research for human cloning. • Princess Diana dies in car crash. • UK Hands Hong Kong to China. • Mother Teresa dies.

  6. Historical Significance - 1998 • Former Arkansas state employee Paula Jones accuses President Clinton of sexual harassment. • 224 killed in 1998 U.S. embassy bombings in Tanzania and Kenya. • Clinton admits in a televised address to having illegal relations with ex-White House admin Monica Lewinsky.

  7. Historical Significance - 1999 • Dennis Hastert of Illinois becomes Speaker of the House, a position he would hold until 2007 • Dow Jones Industrial Average above 10,000 for first time. • Tornado in Oklahoma kills 50 people, first to cause $1 billion in damage. • Day of Six Billion: Proclaimed 6 billionth human being born.

  8. Y2K • People thought that there would be problems with the clocks on computers because they would be going from 99 (1999) to 00 (2000). • It was thought that computers would all break down and cause major problems. • There were many reported problems on the day of Jan. 1st 2000, but it is thought that the clocks are not the problem.

  9. Historical Significance - 2000 • Bombing of the USS Cole killing seventeen American sailors. • George W. Bush wins presidential election against Al Gore and becomes the 43rd president.

  10. Clothing Styles • Cool Grunge • Baggy Pants • Big Shoes • Overalls

  11. Music • Rage Against the Machine • The Smashing Pumpkins • Limp Bizkit • Eminem • Red Hot Chili Peppers • Pink

  12. Fads • Koosh Balls • Pokemon • Gigapets/Tomogatchi • Push Pops • Radio Disney • Chat Rooms • V-Chips • Polly Pocket Toys • Clackers • Slammer Whammers • Car air freshners • Claw vending machine

  13. 1995-1997 1998-2000 • O.J. Simpson is acquitted of 2 charges of 1st degree murder in 1994 murder of his wife and Ronald Goldman. • Snowstorm along East coast kills 150 people and causes $3 billion in damage. • TWA Flight 800 explodes off Long Island, NY killing all 230 aboard. • A Cuban airplane bursts into flames and crashes during takeoff from Quito, Ecuador, killing 79 people. • First officer deliberately crashes EgyptAir Flight 990 south of Nantucket, MA, killing 217. Events and News

  14. Prices of items in 1995: Prices of Items in 2010: • Gallon of Gas: $1.09 • Loaf of Bread: $2.02 • Dozen Eggs: 87 cents • Avg. Cost of new House: $113,150 • Avg. Monthly Rent: $550 • Avg. Cost of New Car: $15,500 • Gallon of Gas: $2.73 • Loaf of Bread: $2.49 • Dozen Eggs: $1.37 • Avg. Cost of new House: $232,880 Prices

  15. Statistics • Population:  262,764,948  • Dow Jones    High:  5,216  Low:  3,832  • Federal spending:  $1519.13 billion  • Federal debt:  $4921.0 billion  • Index:  152.4  • Unemployment:  6.1%  Economy & Money

  16. Inflation Rates • $1 in 1995 = $1.44 today • $10 in 1995 = $14.43 today • $100 in 1995 = $144.25 today • $1000 in 1995 = $1442.55 today Inflation

  17. Popular TV Shows • That 70s Show • Will and Grace • Rugrats • Hey Arnold! • Friends • Seinfield • X Files • Frasier • Buffy the Vampire Slayer Television

  18. Films

  19. Inventions • DVD • Dolly the Sheep – first mammal to be cloned. • iMac is revealed in 1998. • Bluetooth announced in 1999. • Web TV. • Gas powered fuel cell.

  20. Technology • JavaScript, Ebay, Google, and MySpace founded 95-00. • CD Burner Drives • First MP3 Player • Pentium Processor

  21. Works Cited • http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1995.html • http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/2010.html • http://www.1990sflashback.com/1995/economy.asp • http://www.kidzworld.com/article/4632-90s-fashion-trends • http://www.crazyfads.com/90s.htm • http://cber.uky.edu/Downloads/usecon96.htm • http://www.inflationdata.com/inflation/Inflation_Calculators/Inflation_Rate_Calculator.asp

  22. Works Cited • http://www.infoplease.com/year/1995.html • http://www.y2ktimebomb.com/ • http://www.hisdates.com/years/1995-historical-events.html • http://www.historyorb.com/events/date/1995 • http://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi • http://www.industryweek.com/articles/1995_technology_leader_of_the_year_--_jim_clarkbrthe_shooting_star__netscape_356.aspx • http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/modern_5.htm

  23. Works Cited • http://www.kidzworld.com/article/4632-90s-fashion-trends • http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1995.html • http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/2010.html • http://www.1990sflashback.com/1995/economy.asp • http://www.inflationdata.com/inflation/Inflation_Calculators/Inflation_Rate_Calculator.asp • http://www.crazyfads.com/90s.htm • http://cber.uky.edu/Downloads/usecon96.htm

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