D.+Holden+5-4b

Derek Holden July 1, 1995

I was born on July 1, 1995, at 1:22 PM in Chambersburg Hospital. At birth i was 7 lbs. 13 oz. I was also 21" tall. When I was born, the Baltimore Orioles were playing the Toronto Blue Jays. The game started at 1:30 so within 10 minutes of being born, I was already watching my first Baltimore Orioles game.

FACTS-

-On July 1, 1995, Bob Feller of the Cleveland Inians pitched his third no-itter. They defeted the Detroit Tigers, 2-1. He was the first pitcher to throw three no-hitters. -On July 1, 1200 the first pair of suglassese were introduced. They were made of rock crystal. They were intorduced in the Ming Dynasty. -On July 1, 1776, the first vote on the Delclaration of Independance was taken. This took place in Philly, PA. I also live in PA. -On July 1, 1968, the US signed the Nonproliferation Treaty. Britain and Russia also signed this treaty. This treaty states that we will not start a nuclear war. -On July 1, 1916, Britain lauched a massive offensive against German forces. It happened at the Somme River. By the end of the day 20,000 British soldiers were dead, 40,000 were injured. -On July 1, 1997, Britain returned Chinese control to end the 99-year lease on the territory. This led way to Chinas communism. China is still a communist country today. -On July 1, 1863 the battleof Gettysburg began. This started when Robert E. Lee decide to invade the north. Only a year earlier he had fought in the bloodiest battle of the war at Antietam. ​ - On July 1, 2002 Micheal Jackson revised his will. It stated that should he die, his belongings will be put in a family trust fund. It also said that his mother would be guardian to his kids. -On July 1, 1934 the Federal Communications Commision was established. Exactly seven years later the NTSC television standard went into effect. This relates to me because I watch TV every once in a while. -On July 1, 2009 the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles, 6-5. The starting pitcher for the Sox was Kevin Youklis. The Orioles Starter was Luke Scott. -On July 1, 1876 Canada was givin Dominion status. Now this day is a national holiday in Canada. This day is known as Canada Day. -On July 1, 1995 the Orioles played the Blue Jays. They won 6-2 =). This is the first official thing I did after being born. -On July 1, 1963 ZIP Codes were introduced for the United States Mail. This made it easier to send mail and stay in touch.  -The US population in 1995 was 262.8 million. There were 31.6 million people in CA. Tx also had 18.7 million residents.  -Barbie was invented in 1995. This led way to many new Barbies. I'm starting to think she has everthing now. - DVD's were invented in 1995. This pretty much led to VHS tapes becoming obselete. It also led to a new generation of video viewing. -The president of the United States in 1995 was Bill Clinton. The vice president was Albert A. Gore Jr. Bill Clinton is married to Hilary Clinton.   -The winner of the World Series in 1995 was the Atlanta Braves. It made them the first team to win crowns in the different cities. It was also Clevelands first world series appearance in 41 years. - The 1995 Super Bowl was between the 49ers and the Chargers. (Go 49ers!!!)The 49ers won the game 49-26. The game was payed in Miami, Florida.